Minister Maimouna Dieye Launches National Caravan for Women's Economic Justice in Senegal

Minister Maimouna Dieye has launched a national caravan aimed at engaging grassroots women across Senegal to identify their contributions and boost their participation in economic and social development.

“International Women's Rights Day: in Nder, Maimouna Dieye calls for economic justice for women As part of the celebration of International Women's Rights Day, Senegal, like many countries in the international community, is organizing a national week of activities under the theme: "Operationalizing the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) – JUBBANTI KOOM: Women in Action at the Grassroots”

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The initiative is presented as a touring consultation to strengthen women's roles in policy-making and local development, with the caravan explicitly designed to spotlight women's central role in the country's transformation.

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Dieye announced a financial package to improve women’s access to credit and entrepreneurship support.

It includes a new fund of 100 million CFA francs supplemented by an additional 50 million from the Justice Ministry, bringing departmental resources to 150 million CFA francs.

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The minister framed these resources as part of targeted measures and existing financing mechanisms to back women’s initiatives.

Dieye emphasised economic justice as a central objective, urging equitable access to resources, entrepreneurship opportunities, and financing for women.

“International Women's Rights Day: in Nder, Maimouna Dieye calls for economic justice for women As part of the celebration of International Women's Rights Day, Senegal, like many countries in the international community, is organizing a national week of activities under the theme: "Operationalizing the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) – JUBBANTI KOOM: Women in Action at the Grassroots”

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She portrayed women as strategic actors in broader goals such as economic recovery and food sovereignty, suggesting the caravan will not only collect testimony but channel concrete support through those financing mechanisms.

Dieye pointed to regional opportunities — notably the Walo region’s agricultural potential — as key areas where women’s economic empowerment could advance food sovereignty and local recovery.

She also acknowledged support from partners, specifically thanking UN Women, indicating coordination with international actors in implementing the caravan’s objectives.

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“International Women's Rights Day: in Nder, Maimouna Dieye calls for economic justice for women As part of the celebration of International Women's Rights Day, Senegal, like many countries in the international community, is organizing a national week of activities under the theme: "Operationalizing the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) – JUBBANTI KOOM: Women in Action at the Grassroots”

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