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  Visite en Mauritanie – Rapport du Rapporteur spécial sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage 29/11/2024

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  The United Nations Special Rapporteur, Tomoya Obokata, visited Mauritania in May 2022 to assess contemporary forms of slavery in the country. His repo...

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  Country : Mauritania

  Organizations : WATHI, UNHRC
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International agencies report / Inclusion,
Visite en Mauritanie – Rapport du Rapporteur spécial sur les formes contemporaines d’esclavage 29/11/2024
Summary :
The United Nations Special Rapporteur, Tomoya Obokata, visited Mauritania in May 2022 to assess contemporary forms of slavery in the country. His report highlights the persistence of descent-based slavery, forced labour and domestic servitude, which particularly affect the Haratine and Afro-Mauritanian communities. Despite progressive legislation, the implementation of anti-slavery laws remains inadequate, hampered by a lack of awareness of rights among victims and barriers to access to justice. The report highlights the socio-economic and political discrimination faced by former slaves and their descendants, exacerbated by the lack of official recognition of the racial and ethnic dimensions of slavery. The Special Rapporteur recommends the rigorous implementation of existing laws, sustained awareness-raising campaigns and the adoption of affirmative action measures to combat slavery.
Keywords :
Culture, Discrimination, Esclavage
Organizations :
WATHI, UNHRC
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• Interview / Inclusion,

  Our sociocultural constraints are reflected in the way we handle information related to women 01/04/2025

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  In the article titled "Our sociocultural constraints are reflected in the way we handle information related to women," published on November 24, 2021,...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Interview / Inclusion,
Our sociocultural constraints are reflected in the way we handle information related to women 01/04/2025
Summary :
In the article titled "Our sociocultural constraints are reflected in the way we handle information related to women," published on November 24, 2021, on WATHI, Sofia Ba discusses the significant yet often unrecognized role of women in Senegalese society due to sociocultural norms. She highlights that, although women are active in the media, barriers persist, frequently confining them to roles related to entertainment or sociocultural topics. Ba advocates for a more diverse representation of women in the media, reflecting their varied expertise, including in economics, politics, and sciences. She also critiques the biased treatment of information concerning women, influenced by enduring social beliefs and constraints. For her, the media play a crucial role in shaping societal perceptions of women's roles and must accurately reflect societal realities, even when uncomfortable. Ba calls for a strategic use of social networks to convey messages about gender inequalities and a redefinition of feminism, often misunderstood and negatively perceived in Senegal.
Keywords :
Culture, Gender, Inclusion
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Journal article / Resilience,

  la migration temporaire des jeunes au Sénégal 25/11/2024

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  This article draws on data collected over the course of two decades to examine the role of youth mobility in the ways a rural Senegalese community has...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : Afrique contemporaine
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Journal article / Resilience,
la migration temporaire des jeunes au Sénégal 25/11/2024
Summary :
This article draws on data collected over the course of two decades to examine the role of youth mobility in the ways a rural Senegalese community has adapted to ecological, economic and socio-cultural change. Temporary migration has become a veritable stepping stone in the life of most young men and women in the community. It provides for more diversified family resources given the inability of farming to cover essentials and the new needs of youth avid for modernity. Types of migration have also evolved, notably because of increased education; mobility has further transformed cross-generational and gender relations. Migration is rooted in the strategies of many families and appears to be a resilience factor in a context of multifaceted change.
Keywords :
Culture, Migration, Gender, Natural ressources, Education, Youth, Family, Gold, Rural Areas, Social, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
Afrique contemporaine
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• Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,

  Niger : plaidoyer pour la jeunesse rurale 19/12/2024

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  The article “Niger: Advocacy for Rural Youth” highlights that, although political discourses in Niger often focus on school-going urban youth, the maj...

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  Country : Niger

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Niger : plaidoyer pour la jeunesse rurale 19/12/2024
Summary :
The article “Niger: Advocacy for Rural Youth” highlights that, although political discourses in Niger often focus on school-going urban youth, the majority of young people live in rural areas. These young people, often illiterate or out of school, face challenges such as early marriage, child labor, and limited access to education. Obstacles include poverty, food insecurity, distance from schools, and socio-cultural norms. In addition, the lack of economic prospects makes these young people vulnerable to recruitment by extremist groups. The article calls for increased recognition of rural youth and appropriate public policies to improve their living conditions and provide them with opportunities for the future.
Keywords :
Culture, Education, Extremism, Food security, Poverty, Rural Areas, Mariage précoce
Organizations :
WATHI
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