![[Senegal] While women contribute a substantial portion to the family income and are a major force in the economy, they hold almost no power at the decision-making level and decisions are still controlled by men.](https://assets.thenewhumanitarian.org/s3fs-public/styles/responsive_large_2x/public/images/2005395.jpg.webp?itok=tH2hRfzU "Women's rights advocates are working to promote education to help reduce the incidence of forced early marriage African countries")
La pratique de la polygamie est devenue monnaie courante dans les camps des réfugiés de Ngara en Tanzanie. Certains Burundais réfugiés ou non, expliquent les contours de cette question.
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