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WRRC Bibliography: Senegal, Violence Against Women

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"Sénégal: Un rapport au Comité des Droits économiques, sociaux et culturels"

This report discusses the obligations of the Senegalese government in the protection of women and combating practices of violence against women, based on signed and ratified conventions, international law, and the laws of (as well as pointing out the shortcomings) the Constitution of Senegal....

Etude sur les Violences Conjugales dans les Regions de Dakar et Kaolack 141

This study shows the magnitude of violence against women in regions of Senegal and, above all, its general acceptance in public opinion. Beating one’s wife, one’s child, or anyone with whom one has petty or serious disputes is considered “normal.” The report recommend programs aimed at...

Female Genital Mutilation: A Guide to Laws and Policies Worldwide

This book is a report on the prevalence of female circumcision and female genital mutilation (FC/FGM) and on the use of law and policy to address these practices. This work places FC/FGM firmly within a human rights and legal framework, although it does recognise and address the challenges...

Women of the World: Laws an Policies Affecting Their Reproductive – Francophone Africa

The chapter of this book that addresses the situation of Senegal begins with an explication of the legal and political framework – structure of government and sources of law. It then examines reproductive health and rights, and within this section discusses the prevalence, laws and policies to...

Women’s Reproductive Rights in Senegal: A Shadow Report

The purpose of this report is to supplement, or “shadow,” the periodic report of the government of Senegal to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights during its 26th session. The report has been compiled and written by the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy (CRLP) and Groupe de...

“Islam and Women’s Sexual Health and Rights in Senegal”

The objective of this study is to analyse the tensions between conceptualizations about Islam, women's sexual health and rights in Senegal. Sexual rights are defined here as the right to choose a partner, the right to enjoy sex without fear of violence or disease, and the right to physical...