Africafé : Gender in Mediation for Peace and Security

Addressing inequalities in all their forms has emerged as one of the major global challenges faced by numerous countries across the globe, particularly in Africa. In a context where Africa faces many pressing challenges that are the subject of much analysis (Sarbib et al. 2022), there is a clear gap in conducting comprehensive reviews focused on inequalities, partly due to the lack of available data. Inequalities, which are both consequences and partial causes of poor development o ...

Deborah Braide is a 2022 alumna of Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders program. Learn more about her here. Although equitable participation in STEM careers has historically been low, through advocacy, policy changes and recent initiatives, African women and youths are now rising to the forefront of STEM and sustainable energy. Maintaining momentum and addressing barriers to entry requires a holistic transformation of educational systems, financing, and socio-cultural norm ...

The activity rate of Moroccan women (*) has been on a structural decline for some twenty years. This trend is all the more critical given its low level, regarded as one of the lowest in the world. And yet, a host of reforms, programs and actions have been implemented or are underway to improve the condition of women, both economically and socially, and in both urban and rural areas. Are we dealing with a societal phenomenon or simply with economic growth issues? What lessons can we ...