Senegal-2015 Commitments

Made a statement affirming support for the WPS Agenda, but no specific commitment made.

2017 Update:

Senegal adopted the Dakar Declaration on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) committing itself to strengthening the role of women, especially in mediation, promotion of a culture of peace and facilitation of early warning systems.

As a result, a number of initiatives have been taken, such as the establishment of a gender unit within the executive secretariat of ECOWAS, the establishment of a gender development centre, the adoption of a strategic gender plan and the drafting of a gender policy.

Senegal has adopted and implemented a sectoral gender strategy, including the institutionalization of gender in Senegalese defence and security force interventions.

Senegal’s gender policy led to the adoption of a law on full gender parity in all elected and partially elected posts at both the national and local levels.

Commitment:

Senegal made a statement affirming support for the WPS Agenda, but no specific commitment made.

 

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