In Macomia village, a multisectoral meeting promoted by the District Service of Education, Youth and Technology (SDEJT) brought together various social actors to discuss critical challenges affecting local youth, with a focus on early marriages and school dropouts among girls.
The meeting, led by the sector director, Ismail Biché, included representatives from the health sector, police (PRM), criminal investigation service (SERNIC), community and religious leaders, neighborhood secretaries, and members of the AMETRAMO association.
Among the main agenda points was the analysis of strategies to combat school dropout among girls, often associated with practices such as early marriages and cultural rites. Participants agreed on the need for cooperation across all sectors, including community organizations, to curb this phenomenon, which jeopardizes the future of young women in the district.
The meeting also served as a platform for raising awareness about early unions, sexual harassment, and diseases resulting from lack of prevention, with emphasis on reporting cases and enforcing the law. Participants acknowledged the importance of sharing this information with communities, especially with those who were unable to attend the meeting.
One of the most discussed issues was the impact of initiation rites on education, as in previous years many students missed exams due to participation in these ceremonies. In response, the SDEJT, in coordination with the District Government, established a fixed period for conducting initiation rites, from December 15 to January 15, to avoid interference with the school calendar. Failure to comply with this measure may result in sanctions.
The initiative was widely praised by participants, who committed to strengthening the dissemination of these decisions and actively working to prevent practices that harm education and the well-being of young people in Macomia. (Mozanorte)
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