Open access journal

African Journal of the Girl Child and Youth Empowerment

African Journal of the Girl Child and Youth Empowerment is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.

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Primary publishing language: en
Call for papers

Rolling submissions now open

We welcome original research, reviews, and policy analysis aligned with the journal scope.

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Focus areas

Curated coverage

Gender and equity

  • Women's leadership and participation
  • Gender-responsive policy and governance
  • Equity in education and work

Health and wellbeing

  • Maternal and reproductive health
  • Mental health and care systems
  • Public health and community services

Society and culture

  • Gender norms and inclusion
  • Violence prevention and justice
  • Media and representation