Five activists speaking out against gender-based violence and making a difference in West Africa

Five activists speaking out against gender-based violence and making a difference in West Africa

Across West and Central Africa, women and girls are subjected to different forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Such violence exposes them to many vulnerabilities and multiple human rights violations. According to the UN Population Fund’s latest figures, 33% of girls are married before the age of 18, and 18% of girls aged 15 to 19 experience some form of FGM in West and Ce…

In West and Central Africa, women and girls are subjected to various forms of gender-based violence (GBV), including early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM). Such violence exposes them to many types of vulnerabilities and multiple human rights violations. According to the latest figures from the United Nations Population Fund, 33% of girls are married before the age of 18 and 18% of girls aged 15-19 are subjected to FGM in …