Combatting early marriages by empowering girls in West Africa
In additional to its illegal nature, early marriage results in a chain of negative consequences for girls who are its victims and represents a major barrier to the economic and social development process. However, West Africa, one of the world's poorest regions, is home to half of the world's 10 countries with the highest prevalence of early marriage. Niger and Mali are at the top of the scale, reporting a prevalence of 77% and 61%, respectively. As well, 36% of girls in Niger are married before age 15, and 75% before age 18. Despite the existence of national, global, and continental legal frameworks, most countries in the region, including Mali and Niger, have not complied with the requirement of a minimum age for marriage of 18 years. Even in Togo, where the legislation complies with international law, there are significant pockets of resistance to change. In this case, policies and programs have been developed by pubic authorities to combat these practices; however, according to recent assessments, they are often not informed of the evidence. Moreover, the strategies developed to search for solutions do not take into account the girls or social stakeholders such as religious and traditional leaders. Against this background, WiLDAF/FeDDAF (Women in Law and Development in Africa / Femmes, Droit et Développement en Afrique) and its partners will produce evidence through participatory research-action-training. This evidence will be used in a context of overlapping formal and informal systems to develop effective strategies and tools to empower girls and turn keepers of traditions into strategic allies that will effectively prevent and combat early marriages in Mali, Niger, Togo, and throughout the region.
Project ID
108130
Project Status
Completed
End Date
Duration
36 months
IDRC Officer
Ramata Thioune
Total Funding
CA$ 1,096,500.00
Location
Mali
Niger
Togo
Programs
Governance and Justice
Governance and Justice
Institution Country
Togo
Project Leader
Dr Dabri Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson
Institution
WOMEN IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA/FEMMES, DROIT ET DEVELOPPEMENT EN AFRIQUE
Institution Website
Institution
WOMEN IN LAW AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA/FEMMES
Institution Website
Outputs
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Lutter contre les mariages précoces par l’autonomisation des filles au Niger : rapport de l’etude de base Études
Author(s): Adjamagbo-Johnson, Brigitte Dabri Kafui Language: French |
Lutter contre les mariages precoces par l’autonaumisation des filles en Afrique de l’ouest Mali, Niger, Togo Études
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
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Manuel de formation des filles et garçons acteurs de changement contre les mariages précoces : Togo Matériels de formation
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Lutter contre es mariages precoces par l’autonaumisation des filles en afrique de l’ouest Mali, Niger, Togo : synthese de l’evaluation finale Évaluations
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Lutter contre les mariages precoces par l’autonaumisation des filles en Afrique de l’ouest Mali, Niger, Togo : evaluation finale de l’intervention Évaluations
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Lutter contre les mariages précoces par l’autonomisation des filles au Mali : rapport de l’etude de base Études
Author(s): Adjamagbo-Johnson, Brigitte Dabri Kafui Language: French |
Lutter contre les mariages précoces par l’autonomisation des filles au Togo : rapport de l’etude de base Études
Author(s): Adjamagbo-Johnson, Brigitte Dabri Kafui Language: French |
Plan de communication : lutter contre les mariages précoces par l'autonomisation des filles en Afrique de l'Ouest Rapports
Author(s): Dominique, Kayissan Language: French |
Mariage d’enfants prevenir et prendre en charge les violences : policy brief Dossiers
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Lutter contre les mariages précoces par l’autonomisation des filles en Afrique de l’ouest : Rapport technique final Rapports
Author(s): Adjamagbo-Johnson, Brigitte Dabri Kafui, Sant-Anna Attoh, Rizalatou Mathilde Language: French |
Modèle d’intervention du WILDAF-AO sur les mariages d’enfants en Afrique de l'Ouest Matériels de formation
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Module de formation des filles et garçons, acteurs de changements contre les mariages précoces Matériels de formation
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Manuel de formation des filles et garçons acteurs de changement contre les mariages précoces : Niger Matériels de formation
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Mariage d’enfants au Mali, au Niger et au Togo : sortir des sentiers battus pour mieux agir Dossiers
Author(s): WILDAF-AO Language: French |
Mariage précoce au Togo : la dispense d’age et le principe du consentement libre et éclaire des mineurs Dossiers
Author(s): WILDAF-AO, Unité de Recherche Démographique, WILDAF-Togo Language: French |
Mariage précoce au Mali : du camouflages des textes ȧ la défense des pseudos valeurs sacralisantes Dossiers
Author(s): Traore, Idrissa Soïba, Ely Dicko, Brema Language: French |