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The Significance of JHR’s Impact on the Ongoing Transition Reforms Process
In a significant step towards progress, the Transitional Government of Mali recently adopted the National Youth Policy and its 2023-2027 action plan, paving the way for the Youth Representation Law. This law is aimed at enhancing the inclusion and participation of young people in public governance and sustainable development. The Youth Representation Act stands as
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Mali
JHR media partner Actuel Media’s report on political exclusion of women with disabilities sparks action from NGO
Burkina Faso-based civil society organization Association Les Albinos d’Emmanuel is taking a big step towards increasing inclusivity in West Africa. Following JHR media partner Actuel Media’s powerful online report on the political exclusion of women living with disabilities in Mali, the association decided to broaden the focus of their latest social inclusion project in Mali
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DRC: National Assembly passes law to exempt sexual violence survivors from paying high legal fees
On May 18, 2023, DRC marked a big win in the country’s fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The National Assembly passed a law that exempts SGBV survivors from paying legal fees when pursuing a case against their perpetrators. Barring one abstention, the assembly unanimously voted in favour of the law. This new law
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TUNISIA: JHR trained political candidate Syrine Mrabet elected to parliament
At the parliamentary runoffs held in late January in Tunisia, JHR-trained candidate Syrine Mrabet emerged successful in her run for MP! Mrabet is a jurist and businesswoman who has worked in multiple industries, including the energy and sports sectors. She is reportedly the first woman in Tunisia to lead a sports organization, having served as the president of football club, Club Olympique
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TURKEY: Gaziantep University reintroduces Arabic language instruction for Syrian students
There are currently more than 500,000 Syrians of university-going age in Turkey. However, their access to education is complicated. Due to language barriers, Syrian students face difficulties in integrating into the mainstream Turkish education system and rely on the few universities that offer Arabic language instruction. When Gaziantep University stopped offering Arabic-language classes in 2020,
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TUNISIA: JHR supports Women Ministry’s launch of five new shelters for GBV survivors
In southern Tunisia, survivors of gender-based violence have had limited options for escaping their abuser. Refuge centers that allow people fleeing domestic violence to be sheltered at least temporarily are not found in all cities and areas. A culture of shame around seeking support against abusers further complicates survivors’ access to shelters. During a roundtable
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