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![[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")
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