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Senegal is also a signatory of the African Charter of Human and People's Rights, which was adopted during the 2003 African Union Summit. As of 2011 [update] , Senegalese feminists were critical of the government's lack of action in enforcing the protocols, conventions and other texts that legally protect women's rights.
Feminism in Senegal became prominent in the 1980s with the creation of Yewwu-Yewwi. A second wave in the 1990s was more individual and pan-Africanist . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] A third wave in the 2000s and 2010s was more intersectional , accepting both the LGBT community and the wearing of the hijab , and extensively using online social networks .
Despite governmental laws, outdated and incorrect perceptions of Sharia Law still enjoy a higher profile in many parts of Senegal. For example, they believe this law prohibits women from owning property or inheriting land from their fathers and husbands, although Islamic inheritance jurisprudence is widely disputed and has many laws that encourage women's inheritance. [1]
also: Countries: Senegal: People: Women also: People : By gender : Women : By nationality : Senegalese This category exists only as a container for other categories of Senegalese women .
Magatte Wade is a Senegalese entrepreneur who was raised in France.She gained initial fame for a TEDTalk she made in 2017 about what she argues is an excessive regulatory environment in Africa, which forces young Africans to emigrate for economic reasons. [1]
The Eagles of Médina Club was founded in 1991 under the name of Chattes de Dakar.It has been affiliated with the Senegalese Football Federation since 1999, the club has won the Senegal Championship twice (in 2003 and 2007) and the Senegalese Women's Cup three times (in 2005, 2006, and 2009).
Titi, also known by her real name Ndeye Fatou Tine, is a singer from Senegal. [1] Her name of Titi comes from a nickname given to her as a child by her uncle. [1] She started her career as a dancer but was inspired by Youssou N'Dour and moved on to becoming a singer. [1]