It’s clear Africa has made meaningful strides, but structural barriers persist. Legal reforms must translate into real-world change — and that requires political will.

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But challenges remain.

Over 40% of Africa’s population has seen declines in women’s socioeconomic opportunities, while access to public services for women has stalled or worsened in several countries — partly due to COVID-19’s lasting impacts.

Progress is happening, but it’s uneven.

Notable progress has been made. 95% of Africa’s population lives in countries where women’s equality has improved since 2014, with laws on violence against women strengthened in every country.

The latest Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) offers timely insights into women’s equality across the continent — and the picture is mixed.

African civil society groups are urging stronger action to tackle gender-based violence, as leaders consider the first-ever G20 Ministerial Declaration on the empowerment of women.