AJAP - AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy
Vol. 23 No. 4, 2025
WOMEN'S VOICES AND AGENCY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: AN ISLAMIC FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS
Auwalu Abdullahi; Kamsusi Sadiq Aliyu &Ibrahim Sa’id Ahmd

ABSTRACT

The issue of amplifying women's voices in sub-Saharan Africa is central to achieving sustainable development and social justice in the region. Women in this area face numerous challenges, including poverty, lack of education, gender-based violence, and limited political and economic representation. However, women in sub-Saharan Africa play vital roles in their communities through participation in social activism, political leadership, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding. This article highlights the inspiring efforts of several women who have broken barriers and contributed to positive change in their societies. The methodological use approach by the researcher is descriptive and prescriptive. By analyzing these examples, the article aims to emphasize the importance of women's empowerment as a key factor in driving economic and social progress in the region. It also underscores the need to strengthen policies that support women, provide educational opportunities, and combat gender-based violence to ensure women's effective participation in building a brighter future for sub-Saharan Africa.

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