The forum celebrated Women’s Month in Mozambique and received support from Right To Play.
by Larissa Sousa
On March 24, 2026, a Girls’ Forum was held in Maputo Province, bringing together around 200 participants, including adolescent and young girls from the provinces of Sofala, Maputo and Gaza, technicians from the Ministries of Education, Health and Gender, provincial and district level technicians from the Education, Health and Gender sectors and Right To Play collaborators, with the aim of creating a safe space for learning, reflection, sharing experiences and strengthening the voice of girls around issues that directly affect their lives.
The forum was an important opportunity for participants to collectively reflect on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), its impacts on girls’ lives and the role they themselves can play in promoting safer, fairer and more inclusive communities. The fun allowed participants to critically reflect on Gender-Based Violence and its impact on girls’ lives, while strengthening their voice, confidence, and commitment to promoting girls’ rights and fighting violence.
Testimonials from the girls following their participation in the Forum
Ana Fombe, CR, Muanza
“Painting the mural was a very special moment for me because we were able to show—through drawings and words—how we feel about the fight against violence.”
Edna, CJ, Maríngue
“Being selected to participate in this activity was very important to me because I know there were other girls inmy community who would also like to have this opportunity. In Maringue, many girls live in contexts where access to information is still very limited, and where certain cultural practices vary greatly in how girls live and defend their rights. Participating in this forum, with the support of Right To Play, helped me to better understand these issues and gave me more courage and knowledge to work with other girls in my community, raising their awareness and encouraging them not to accept violence as something normal.”
Maria, CR, Nhamatanda
“Reading the declaration of commitment was a very powerful moment. I leave here with greater courage to speak out about violence and to support other girls in my community.”