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  National Program for the Acceleration of Girls’ Education and Well-Being 08/09/2025

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  The article entitled “National Program for Accelerating Girls’ Education and Well-Being, Government of Benin, July 2024”, authored by UNICEF and publi...

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  Country : Benin

  Organizations : WATHI, UNICEF – Bureau Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
National Program for the Acceleration of Girls’ Education and Well-Being 08/09/2025
Summary :
The article entitled “National Program for Accelerating Girls’ Education and Well-Being, Government of Benin, July 2024”, authored by UNICEF and published in July 2024 on Unicef.org via WATHI, outlines a bold initiative to eliminate educational disparities and promote girls’ well-being. It begins with a global overview, noting that 244 million children aged 6–18 are out of school (including 118.5 million girls), while highlighting the importance of SDG target 4.5 and sexual and reproductive health. Then, it details the situation in Benin: low girls’ enrollment rates, regional disparities, insufficient school infrastructure, gender-based violence, limited access to reproductive health services, and challenges in transitioning from school to employment. The article underscores the persistent obstacles and underscores the need for a strengthened national program to ensure inclusive education for girls.
Keywords :
Governance, Inequality, Gender, Education, Women, Politique publique
Organizations :
WATHI, UNICEF – Bureau Régional pour l'Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre
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• Interview / Inclusion,

  Toxic masculinity is very present within the media 01/04/2025

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  In the article titled "Toxic masculinity is very present within the media," published on December 6, 2021, on WATHI, Maïmouna Astou Yade emphasizes th...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Interview / Inclusion,
Toxic masculinity is very present within the media 01/04/2025
Summary :
In the article titled "Toxic masculinity is very present within the media," published on December 6, 2021, on WATHI, Maïmouna Astou Yade emphasizes the crucial role of media in public life and their influence on perceptions of gender equality. She notes that, despite some progress, media coverage of women's issues remains inadequate, particularly regarding violence against women, which is often downplayed. Yade criticizes the persistence of patriarchal stereotypes in the media, which promote male leadership at the expense of female representation. She calls for a multidisciplinary approach to raise awareness and train media professionals on gender equality issues, aiming to transform internal practices and improve coverage of topics related to women.
Keywords :
Inequality, Gender, Inclusion
Organizations :
WATHI
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• Interview / Governance,

  Women's Presence in Political Life in Senegal: What Future? 07/04/2025

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  In her interview, Amayel Diop, a lecturer and researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, discusses the challenges of women's participation in...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Interview / Governance,
Women's Presence in Political Life in Senegal: What Future? 07/04/2025
Summary :
In her interview, Amayel Diop, a lecturer and researcher at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, discusses the challenges of women's participation in Senegalese politics. She highlights the difficulty women face in balancing family life and political engagement, particularly due to political meetings often being scheduled at times incompatible with their domestic responsibilities. Ms. Diop critiques the 2010 parity law, believing it has not achieved its goals due to a lack of enforcement mechanisms. She urges women to move beyond secondary roles and take on leadership positions. Emphasizing the importance of intellectual and financial empowerment, she advocates for greater solidarity among women to overcome persistent sociocultural barriers.
Keywords :
Inequality, Gender, Women, Political participation
Organizations :
WATHI
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  Substantive Democracy Tested by Electoral Democracy and New Wars in Africa 16/04/2025

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  The article explores the shortcomings of electoral democracy in Africa, often limited to formal processes with little impact on citizens' lives. It ad...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Ghana

  Organizations : WATHI
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Academic analysis and Think Tank / Governance,
Substantive Democracy Tested by Electoral Democracy and New Wars in Africa 16/04/2025
Summary :
The article explores the shortcomings of electoral democracy in Africa, often limited to formal processes with little impact on citizens' lives. It advocates for substantive democracy, focused on human dignity, reducing inequalities, and ensuring effective participation. The author highlights that post-electoral crises and armed conflicts, termed "new wars," weaken institutions and hinder democratic consolidation. He calls for rethinking the political contract by integrating inclusive policies and strengthening societal resilience against security challenges.
Keywords :
Governance, Inequality, Conflict, Democracy
Organizations :
WATHI
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