Euphrasie Kouassi Yao
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is a prominent Ivorian politician and minister known for her leadership in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in Côte d'Ivoire. As the holder of the UNESCO Chair on 'Water, Women, and Decision-Making Power', she has been instrumental in launching initiatives aimed at enhancing women's roles in decision-making across various sectors. Under her guidance, the Formation en Ingénierie du Genre (FIG) program has trained over 400 experts in gender engineering, fostering a new generation of leaders dedicated to implementing inclusive policies. On February 20, 2025, she presided over the launch of the 8th promotion of FIG, emphasizing the importance of education in consolidating Côte d'Ivoire's leadership in gender equality.
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Euphrasie Kouassi Yao received the Harambee Prize 2026 for promoting gender equality in Africa.
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao, lauréate du Prix Harambee 2026 pour l’égalité des femmes africaines
Burkina Faso· 2026-03-04
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is the holder of the UNESCO Chair 'Water, Women and Decision-Making Power'.
Côte d’Ivoire : la formation en ingénierie du genre 2025-2026, 9e promotion lancéeBurkina Faso· 2026-02-27Madame Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is the director of the CUEFPOD, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026.
La Chaire UNESCO « Eau, Femmes et Pouvoir de Décisions » célèbre ses 20 ans d’impactBurkina Faso· 2026-01-17Euphrasie Kouassi Yao was awarded the Global Women Ambassador for Peace for her over 35 years of commitment to gender equality.
Côte d’Ivoire : Euphrasie Kouassi Yao distinguée « Global Women Ambassador for Peace »Burkina Faso· 2025-12-25Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is the Minister and holder of the CUEFPOD.
Graduation de la 8ᵉ promotion d’experts en ingénierie du genre : 58 nouvelles compétences au service de l’égalité des chances femmes-hommesBurkina Faso· 2025-12-14
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is a former Minister and a pioneer of the National Action Plan 1325 in Côte d'Ivoire.
Tribune -25e anniversaire de la résolution 1325 du CS/ONU: quand les femmes ivoiriennes tracent la route de la paix durableBurkina Faso· 2025-10-30
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is recognized for her integrated vision of gender, sustainable development, and peace.
Genre, paix et développement durable : la vision de Mme Euphrasie Kouassi Yao saluée à OsloBurkina Faso· 2025-09-04Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is on a diplomatic mission in Turkey to promote gender equality, peace, and sustainable development.
Promotion du genre, de la paix et du développement durable : la ministre Euphrasie Kouassi porte haut la voix de la Côte d’Ivoire en TurquieBurkina Faso· 2025-08-18
Dr Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is a special advisor to the Ivorian Prime Minister and the holder of the UNESCO Chair.
CREA-PAIX 2025–2026 : Repenser la paix comme un projet politique structurantBurkina Faso· 2025-08-01
Pr Euphrasie Kouassi Yao was awarded the title of 'Personality of the Year 2024' for her exceptional commitment to peace and gender equality.
Prix Africa Managers: Pr Euphrasie Kouassi Yao sacrée « Personnalité de l’Année 2024 »Burkina Faso· 2025-06-02
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is the Ivorian Minister and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of gender.
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao à Washington: Un dialogue fructueux avec les autorités américainesBurkina Faso· 2025-05-08
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao is the Minister and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister in charge of gender, advocating for equal opportunities in Washington D.C.
Plaidoyer pour l’égalité des chances : Euphrasie Kouassi Yao mobilise les diasporas à WashingtonBurkina Faso· 2025-05-08
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao was awarded an honorary doctorate in philosophy by the University of Jharkhand Rai for her 35 years of commitment to women's empowerment and social justice.
Egalité homme-femme: le Pr Euphrasie Kouassi Yao de la Côte d’Ivoire distinguée Docteur Honoris Causa en Philosophie par l’Université Jharkhand Rai en IndeBurkina Faso· 2025-03-02
Madame la Ministre Euphrasie Kouassi Yao presided over the launch of the 8th promotion of the training in gender engineering in Abidjan.
Formation en ingénierie du genre : la 8ᵉ promotion lancée à AbidjanBurkina Faso· 2025-02-21