Date: October 23, 2024Time: 3:00 pm \u2013 4:00pm (GMT+1)
\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now)<\/p>\n
Background <\/p>\n
Migration in Africa is a complex phenomenon influenced by various factors, including conflict, economic opportunities, and social dynamics. It has seen a notable increase, with the number of migrants rising from 17.2 million in 2010 to 26.3 million in 2019, with women making up about 45% of this total (1). In Central Africa, migrations have been shaped by colonial legacies and socio-political upheavals. The movement of Bantu-speaking peoples, Portuguese traders, and later labor migrants during the colonial period set the stage for contemporary migration dynamics. During the transatlantic slave trade, ports in Angola were pivotal, with nearly three million people forcibly transported to the Americas from Luanda alone (2).
\nIn conflict-affected regions, migration is often a survival strategy. Women, for instance, migrate not only for safety but also in search of better economic opportunities, often becoming the primary breadwinners for their families. Those who constitute a significant portion of migrants experience unique challenges such as triple discrimination from gender, race, nationality, health vulnerability, poor working conditions, and economic exploitation during their migration journeys. With this in mind, the Nkafu Policy Institute, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation, is organizing a conversation on the theme \u201cMigrations and Women Empowerment in Central Africa: Facts and Figures.\u201d
\n2. Objectives
\nThe main objective of this conversation is to address the challenges faced by women migrants while promoting their rights and opportunities for empowerment. More specifically, it will be a matter of;<\/p>\n
Discussing strategies to protect the rights of women migrants especially when it comes to human trafficking, access to health care and protection against violence and harassment.
\nExploring ways to empower women migrants economically.
\nUnderstanding migration trends and analyzing the increasing trend of women migrating within and beyond Central Africa in search of equality, economic opportunities, and autonomy.
\nProviding actionable insights to inform policy decisions and promote gender equality and women\u2019s empowerment in central Africa.<\/p>\n
3. Target audience
\nThe event targets; policymakers, government officials, civil society organizations, international organizations; academics and researchers; media representatives.
\n4. Expected outcome of the event
\nParticipants will identify specific vulnerabilities faced by women migrants, and the need for gender-responsive policies that address the unique challenges women face, resulting in actionable recommendations to enhance women\u2019s rights and socio-economic conditions in Central Africa.<\/p>\n
Contact details <\/p>\n
Email: info@foretiafoundation.org \/ Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
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