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Published on 2024-04-09 13:58:52
Pioneer in the fight for women’s empowerment, Marie Angélique Savané has criticized the underrepresentation of women in the new government led by Ousmane Sonko.
After the Collective of 250 Citizens, Marie Angélique Savané has come out of her reserve to launch a petition against the underrepresentation of women in the government of Ousmane Sonko, which is represented by only four women.
She points out that since yesterday, women and feminist associations have been coming together to denounce not only the underrepresentation of women in the new government, but also the new denomination of the Ministry of “Family and Solidarity”, thus reducing women to mere reproducers. According to the sociologist, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has wiped out all the gains of the struggles of Senegalese women for their economic, political, social, and cultural rights, for decades. In addition to women, she indicates that the issue of the participation of men as co-signatories has been raised since many men also feel concerned.
This article highlights Marie Angélique Savané’s stance on the lack of female representation in the current government. She criticizes the government for only having four women in key positions and argues that this undermines the progress made by women in fighting for their rights. Savané also raises concerns about the renaming of the Ministry of “Family and Solidarity”, which she believes reduces women to traditional roles.
Savané’s activism is rooted in her commitment to advancing gender equality and challenging norms that limit women’s participation in decision-making processes. She believes that true progress can only be achieved when both men and women are equally represented in positions of power.
Overall, Savané’s efforts to address gender inequality in the government are commendable and serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for women’s rights in Senegal. Her actions inspire others to speak up against injustice and advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society.
Read the original article(French) on Senegal Direct
