Senegal forum seeks to repeal laws that discriminate against women
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
JGEN Sénégal, together with the Association of Senegalese Women Lawyers and the Collective of Feminists of Senegal, is preparing the first National Citizens’ Forum on the rights of women and girls. Regional consultations cover eight themes and are expected to lead to a list of demands and ongoing dialogue with the Ministry of Justice, Seneweb reports.
Senegal’s first National Citizens’ Forum on the rights of women and girls aims to have discriminatory laws repealed and national law aligned with international treaties ratified by the state, Seneweb reports. The initiative is led by feminist organisation JGEN Sénégal, with technical support from the Association of Senegalese Women Lawyers and the Collective of Feminists of Senegal.
Grassroots activists have described the forum as an important step towards gender justice. Preparations are being led by a committee, according to Seneweb.
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