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• Podcast / Governance, Security and human rights,

  Rethinking Democracy Through a Feminine Lens: An Urgency and a Necessity 27/05/2025

  Summary :

  In this podcast, Pape Abdou Ndour highlights the commitment of sociologist Fatou Sow, a pioneer of African feminism, towards an inclusive democracy. H...

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  Country : Senegal

  Organizations : WATHI
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Podcast / Governance, Security and human rights,
Rethinking Democracy Through a Feminine Lens: An Urgency and a Necessity 27/05/2025
Summary :
In this podcast, Pape Abdou Ndour highlights the commitment of sociologist Fatou Sow, a pioneer of African feminism, towards an inclusive democracy. He revisits a 2019 interview where she denounced the stigmatization of women in cases of early pregnancies, emphasizing the often-overlooked responsibility of men. The podcast also discusses the symposium held in Dakar in May 2025 by the Foundation for Innovation in Democracy, honoring Fatou Sow. This event brought together researchers and activists to discuss democracy from a female perspective, covering topics such as women's knowledge, technologies, and sexualities. The author emphasizes the importance of acknowledging gender discrimination and valuing women's knowledge to build substantive democracy in Africa
Keywords :
Governance, Gender, Democracy, Women's rights
Organizations :
WATHI
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• State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,

  The Displaced and the Urbanisation 13/06/2025

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  This Policy Brief by Sten Hagberg examines the effects of population displacement on the rapid urbanisation of secondary cities in the Sahel, focusing...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Niger , Ivory Coste

  Organizations : IRD, ICE, PASAS
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State-national agency report / Governance, Security and human rights,
The Displaced and the Urbanisation 13/06/2025
Summary :
This Policy Brief by Sten Hagberg examines the effects of population displacement on the rapid urbanisation of secondary cities in the Sahel, focusing on Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. It discusses the strain on public services, the growth of informal settlements, shifting family and gender dynamics, and the securitisation and mistrust targeting displaced populations. Displaced persons mostly seek refuge in under-resourced regional cities. The Brief highlights political tensions around official displacement categories and promotes analysis through “practical norms” — real-life social and urban governance practices. It concludes with a call for more qualitative research to better understand these urban dynamics and support displaced populations.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Political Violence, Education, Human security, Violence, Threat, Urbanisation, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
IRD, ICE, PASAS
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• Journal article / Inclusion,

  The Social Situation of the Deaf in Burkina Faso: Unsafe Sexual Practices and Begging Networks 25/04/2025

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  This article investigates the compounded vulnerabilities faced by deaf people in Burkina Faso, particularly in relation to health, education, and econ...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Mali , Benin , Ivory Coste , Ghana , Liberia , Sierra Leone

  Organizations : Cahiers d’études africaines
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Journal article / Inclusion,
The Social Situation of the Deaf in Burkina Faso: Unsafe Sexual Practices and Begging Networks 25/04/2025
Summary :
This article investigates the compounded vulnerabilities faced by deaf people in Burkina Faso, particularly in relation to health, education, and economic survival. Due to lack of adapted information and communication, especially on sexual health, deaf individuals—especially women are disproportionately exposed to risks such as unprotected sex, sexual violence, and clandestine abortions. The study draws on qualitative fieldwork conducted between 2014 and 2017, highlighting how many deaf individuals become involved in exploitative transnational begging networks. The research advocates for inclusive public policies that integrate sign language into education and healthcare systems, and stresses the urgent need to recognize the specific challenges faced by deaf people in West Africa. The article reveals the intersection of disability, gender, and poverty in shaping access to rights and services.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Social, Health, Discrimination, Marginalisation, Santé sexuelle, Disability
Organizations :
Cahiers d’études africaines
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• International agencies report / Security and human rights,

  Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025

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  The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the r...

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  Country : Burkina Faso , Niger , Nigeria , Benin , Togo

  Organizations : Stichting Elva
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International agencies report / Security and human rights,
Pastoralist Vulnerabilities and At-Risk Groups in Atakora (Benin) 22/05/2025
Summary :
The report “An Assessment of the Experiences and Vulnerabilities of Pastoralists and At-Risk Groups in the Atakora Department of Benin” explores the root causes of agro-pastoral conflicts and the recruitment strategies of violent extremist organizations (VEOs) in northern Benin. Conducted by Elva Community Engagement in 2022, the study reveals that land reforms, forced sedentarization, socio-political marginalization (particularly of Fulani groups), and intercommunal tensions have been exploited by groups such as JNIM and ISGS. Youth and women are especially vulnerable due to economic exclusion and restrictive social systems. The report also highlights weak local resilience mechanisms and the need for community-driven interventions. Despite rising insecurity, trust in state-led security efforts remains relatively high among local populations.
Keywords :
Gender, Security, Conflict, Political Violence, Education, Human security, Violence, Threat, Soicial sciences, Knowlege production
Organizations :
Stichting Elva
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