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    Partie 1

    In Madagascar, women's rights have seen advancements, yet they also face
    persistent challenges. Here is an overview of the current situation:
    Education: Efforts have been made to promote girls' education, but enrollment
    rates remain lower than boys', especially in rural areas. Financial, social, and
    cultural barriers continue to hinder girls' access to education.

    Political Participation: Although the Malagasy Constitution guarantees equality


    of rights between men and women, women's political representation remains low.
    They are underrepresented in political and governmental institutions, despite
    ongoing initiatives to increase their political participation.

    Gender-Based Violence: Gender-based violence against women remains a


    serious issue in Madagascar. Domestic violence and early marriage are prevalent.
    Despite the adoption of laws aimed at protecting women from these forms of
    violence (The law number 2019-008 concerning gender-based violence of
    December 13, 2019), their implementation and enforcement often fall short.

    Access to Healthcare: Malagasy women face obstacles in accessing healthcare,


    especially in rural areas. Maternal and infant mortality rates remain high, and
    access to family planning and reproductive health services is limited for many
    women.
    Economy: Women often encounter discrimination in the labor market, with lower
    salaries than men for similar work. Many women work in the informal sector,
    where they have less access to social protection and benefits compared to formal
    employment.

    Part 02: In the case of Domestic violence


    In Madagascar, domestic violence can take various forms, including physical
    assaults, verbal abuse, psychological violence, sexual assaults, and other
    coercive or violent behaviors perpetrated by an intimate partner. These acts of
    violence have devastating consequences on the physical and mental health of
    women, as well as on their social and economic well-being.
    The contributing factors to domestic violence in Madagascar are diverse and may
    include societal and cultural norms unfavorable to women, gender power
    imbalances, lack of access to justice and support services, as well as other forms
    of social and economic stress.
    According to AD763: Domestic violence is still considered a private matter by
    Malagasy society.
    The Malagasy government has implemented measures to combat domestic
    violence, including the adoption of laws aimed at protecting women's rights and
    the establishment of support services for victims. However, challenges persist
    regarding the implementation of these laws, access to justice, and public
    awareness.
    Civil society organizations and women's rights advocacy groups play a crucial
    role in raising awareness about domestic violence, providing support to survivors,
    and promoting social change to end these forms of violence.

    Among these women's rights advocacy groups, we can cite the Women Lead
    Movement as an example. Their work aims to "promote gender equality at the
    community level, as well as active and participatory citizenship, crucial elements
    for ensuring good governance, strengthening democracy, promoting social
    justice, and ensuring respect for the Constitution and human rights. They are
    committed to fulfilling the aspirations of the United Nations Sustainable
    Development Goals, notably goals 5, 10, and 16, and to upholding the principles
    outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
    Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)."

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