Africa - Voice of America: Senegal Moves to Solidify Gender Equality

Africa - Voice of America africa

Senegal Moves to Solidify Gender Equality Jul 27th 2012, 16:23 DAKAR – On July 30, Senegal inaugurates its first national assembly since the passage of a gender parity law two years ago. Experts say much is at stake, both for restoring people's faith in the much-maligned body and for solidifying gender equality.    The fact that 65 of the 150 newly elected representatives are women is a big step forward, but women are quick to say it is just a first step. Gender experts and activists in Dakar say much is riding on their effectiveness as ... Media files: 79C4A720-E4C1-451C-AE26-3FDD776C798A_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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