{"id":9314,"date":"2025-04-23T15:23:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:23:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/?p=9314"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:11:23","slug":"under-the-palaver-tree-women-at-the-heart-of-malis-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/news\/under-the-palaver-tree-women-at-the-heart-of-malis-dialogue\/","title":{"rendered":"Under the Palaver Tree: Women at the Heart of Mali\u2019s Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section section--core \"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-8 offset-md-2 block-wrapper\"><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mali has faced political and security turmoil since 2012, worsened by multiple coups d\u2019\u00e9tat\u2014the latest on 24 May 2021\u2014which have undermined governance and stability. In the north, conflicts with separatist and extremist groups have caused widespread violence and displacement. In May 2024, the transitional government launched an inter-Malian dialogue\u2014an opportunity to address long-standing conflicts and shape a more stable future. For women, who have historically been marginalised in public life, this dialogue represented a critical opportunity to ensure their voices are heard.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Hawa Traor\u00e9, director of Aprofem, supporting Malian women in shaping a roadmap to sustainable peace\" class=\"wp-image-9315\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-546x363.jpg 546w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-373x248.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/53524926429_9f74bbd8c2_b-1-66x44.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hawa Traor\u00e9, director of Aprofem, organisation supporting Malian women in shaping a roadmap to sustainable peace. Photograph: Mickael Franci\/Cordaid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As one female leader from the commune of Kona explains: \u201cLife has always been challenging for women, particularly for those who show resilience and courage in leading a tense and threatened community\u201d. She is confident that her voice was finally heard: \u201cThe training received from APROFEM not only boosted my advocacy knowledge but showed me that, as a woman, I too can step up as a leader. Now I confidently participate in decision-making processes and encourage other women to do the same\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Women Navigating Mali\u2019s Social Hierarchy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawa Traor\u00e9, executive director of APROFEM, the Association for the Promotion of Women and Children in Mali, knows how challenging it is for women to be heard in the Malian civic space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMalian society is a vibrant mosaic of diverse ethnic groups, each with its own unique traditions and customs,\u201d Hawa explains. \u201cWhether communities are nomadic or settled, whether their livelihoods centre around agriculture, fishing, livestock, handicrafts, or trade, one common thread unites them &#8211; rigid gender norms. Male and female roles are distinctly defined, heavily shaped by customary and religious practices. Unfortunately, these traditions often serve to justify harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and early or forced marriages.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of these norms extends far beyond cultural practices, establishing male dominance in both public and private spheres, severely limiting women\u2019s social, economic, and political freedoms. Access to education and financial resources remains limited for many women, who also lack legal protections against domestic violence. \u201cAlthough women make up nearly half of Mali\u2019s population, they hold just 29% of the seats in the National Transition Council\u2014a reflection of underrepresentation across all sectors,\u201d explains Hawa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Inter-Malian Dialogue: From Crisis to Opportunity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ongoing instability has intensified these inequalities: women are increasingly exposed to economic hardship due to the struggling informal sector and gender-based violence. Tragically, rape continues to be used as a weapon in local conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising the urgent need to address these challenges, APROFEM saw an opportunity in the inter-Malian dialogue to bring women\u2019s perspectives forward. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/wphfund.org\/rrw\/\">Rapid Response Window<\/a> of the United Nations Women\u2019s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (<a href=\"https:\/\/wphfund.org\/rrw\/\">WPHF<\/a>) and Cordaid supporting their project, they trained 50 grassroots women leaders to confidently raise their concerns and propose solutions during the dialogue. This initiative had a profound impact, empowering women to influence decisions in their communities. &#8220;I believe the mayors heard our message,\u201d says Awa, a leader from Karaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1-78x44.jpg 78w, https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PHOTO-2024-05-23-15-57-38-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women in the San commune are preparing for the Inter-Malian Dialogue. Photo: Aprofem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Women\u2019s Vision for a Peaceful Mali<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the inter-Malian dialogue, women came forward with bold and thoughtful proposals to transform their communities. They called for stronger laws to protect against gender-based violence and urged for better infrastructure for markets, schools, and healthcare. They also emphasised the need for community-led monitoring to ensure promises are kept and pressed for more women in leadership roles across all sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The women didn\u2019t stop at policy demands\u2014they drew from Mali\u2019s rich traditions to advocate for reconciliation methods that unite people. Joking kinship (cousinage \u00e0 plaisanterie) uses playful teasing between families or ethnic groups to ease tensions and foster forgiveness, while the Palaver Tree provides a space for open dialogue to resolve disputes. Though traditionally male-dominated, women proposed adapting these practices to ensure their direct participation, transforming them into inclusive tools for peacebuilding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ideas reflect a deep understanding of Mali\u2019s challenges and the essential role of women in shaping its future. By encouraging women to lead and advocate for their communities, APROFEM is helping lay the foundation for a more inclusive and peaceful Mali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the recommendations produced by these women to help guide Mali forward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aprofem-supports-Malian-women-in-shaping-a-roadmap-to-sustainable-peace.pdf\">Read the knowledge product<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cordaid.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aprofem-accompagne-les-femmes-maliennes-pour-promouvoir-la-paix-et-la-cohesion-sociale.pdf\">Lir le produit de connaissance<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mali has faced political and security turmoil since 2012, worsened by multiple coups d\u2019\u00e9tat\u2014the latest on 24 May 2021\u2014which have undermined governance and stability. 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