Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in Benin: Overview, Challenges and Outlook
RFLD's 2020 report on gender equality in Benin: education, economy, decision-making, health, violence against women and COVID-19 impact.
Last updated · October 7, 2026
“Droits et Egalité des Sexes au Bénin” is an RFLD report published in 2020 as part of a project on the participation of women and girls in the Beijing+25 review in Benin, supported by UAF Africa.
Why it matters
It gives a clear picture of where inequalities sit in Benin and what civil society asks the government to change. Many of its recommendations remain relevant today.
What is inside
- Gender inequalities in education, the economy, public administration and health
- Causes and consequences of violence against women and girls
- The social and economic impact of COVID-19 on women in Benin
- Five strategies and civil society proposals to the government
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