Freiburg Africa Talk – Part 2
Understanding the gendered implications of insecurity in the Sahel
with Afua Boatemaa Yakohene
Insecurity in the Sahel is driven by climate change, violent extremism, and mass displacement and affects men, boys, women, and girls in distinct yet
interconnected ways. What does this mean for tactical and humanitarian interventions? While some implications are open to debate, better tailored,
gender neutral legal and policy responses are needed. This Freiburg Africa Talk will detail expectations from the continent.
Afua Boatemaa Yakohene is a Senior Research Fellow at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy, University of Ghana, Legon. She is also a Co-Convenor of the 13th Interdisciplinary Fellow Group of the Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA), University of Ghana, Legon. In this context, she worked together with ABI staff member Tim Glawion.
On the FREIBURG AFRIKA TALKS
The Freiburg Africa Talks are the lecture series organized by the Africa Centre for Transregional Research (ACT). They aim to convey a nuanced picture of African reality to the general public, Freiburg’s urban community, and beyond. African and European experts from the fields of politics, business, academia, and civil society are invited to discuss selected topics and issues, presenting their insights to the public through various dialogue formats and facilitating controversial discussions. Current information on the Freiburg Africa Talks, as well as recordings of numerous lectures that have taken place as part of the Freiburg Africa Talks, can be found on the ACT website.