A UN summit in Dakar has highlighted the alarming rates of violence against women and girls in West and Central Africa.
Experts and advocates have called for urgent action to address the issue.
The summit focused on the various forms of violence faced by women and girls, including early marriage, discrimination, and online harassment.
It emphasized the need for comprehensive legal frameworks and effective enforcement mechanisms to protect women’s rights.
Participants called for increased awareness campaigns, community mobilization, and collaboration between governments, civil society organizations, and international partners to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.