The project manager at the Association of Senegalese Jurists, Ms. Sène, maintained that at the conclusion of the advocacy mission which ended yesterday, Fidh (International Federation of Human Rights) and its three member organizations in Senegal – the Lsdh, the Ondh and the Raddho -, as well as their long-time partner, the Ajs (Association of Jurists of Senegal) ask the government to take the necessary legislative and judicial measures for better protection of women and girls victims of physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence.
It also invites it to put in place an effective legal and judicial assistance system for victims. Then, to take the necessary legislative measures to bring national provisions into compliance with the commitments made in 2004 through the unreserved ratification of the protocol, article 14 of which provides access to medical abortion for victims of rape and incest. , or when the life or health of the mother or fetus is in danger. Finally, to ensure the effective application of sentences handed down against perpetrators of violence against women and girls.
Fidh salutes the activists “of remarkable courage” who continue their fight despite the numerous threats and attacks against them. The organization believes that in 2025, it is urgent for the government to speak out on the subject, guarantee respect for the rule of law and take concrete actions for the promotion and better protection of women’s rights. “Senegal owes it to the little girls and women of the country. He got involved 20 years ago. I am part of the association of Senegalese lawyers. We have our legal boutiques which serve as relays for us. In these law shops located in Dakar, Sédhiou, Ziguinchor, Kébémer and Kaolack, we have recorded more than 90 cases of rape,” he said. And in Dakar alone, there are more than 98 cases of rape.
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