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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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• Journal article / Governance,

  Sahel: Working in Cocoa… to Cultivate Sesame 12/02/2025

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  The article examines an economic and agricultural trend in West Africa: reinvesting income from working in cocoa plantations in Côte d'Ivoire into ses...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : Revue Sésame
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Journal article / Governance,
Sahel: Working in Cocoa… to Cultivate Sesame 12/02/2025
Summary :
The article examines an economic and agricultural trend in West Africa: reinvesting income from working in cocoa plantations in Côte d'Ivoire into sesame and cashew nut cultivation in Sahelian countries. These crops provide a more profitable alternative to staple crops like maize and cassava. Cashew trees aid reforestation and soil fertility, while sesame, drought-resistant, fits well into local agricultural cycles. The rise of these crops improves farmers' economic conditions, promoting education and reducing rural exodus. However, labor migration to Côte d'Ivoire for cocoa farming, including child labor, remains a critical issue.
Keywords :
Culture, Agriculture, Economic Development, Natural ressources, Education, Development, Family, Gold, Illegal activity, EMPLOYMENT
Organizations :
Revue Sésame
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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, Inclusion,

  Social Norms and Girls’ Education: A Study Conducted in Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries 15/04/2025

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  The policy paper "Social Norms and Girls' Education" by the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) examines the impact of social norms on ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Chad , Mali , Mauritania , Niger , Nigeria , Sierra Leone , Mozambique

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance, Inclusion,
Social Norms and Girls’ Education: A Study Conducted in Eight Sub-Saharan African Countries 15/04/2025
Summary :
The policy paper "Social Norms and Girls' Education" by the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative (UNGEI) examines the impact of social norms on girls' education in eight sub-Saharan African countries. The study identifies four major social norms hindering girls' education: child marriage, the low perceived value of girls' education, gender-based violence in schools, and domestic labor. These norms, reinforced by economic and sociocultural factors, limit girls' access to, participation in, and success at school. The report recommends transformative approaches, such as integrating gender equality into educational policies, community mobilization, and involving local leaders to change harmful social norms. It emphasizes the importance of gender-sensitive education to promote equality and empower girls.
Keywords :
Culture, Governance, Gender, Education, Inclusion, Equality
Organizations :
WATHI
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