Mali Country Gender Equality Profile - Update

DPA, with funding from UN Women – Mali, conducted a comprehensive analysis of the situation of women and men in Mali, identifying key challenges faced by women and girls in realizing their economic, social, and political rights. The analysis combined documentary reviews with analyses of qualitative and quantitative secondary data to develop tools and frameworks for planning gender-sensitive policies, programs, and strategies. It assessed the institutional environment, the implementation of gender equality commitments, within the context of the security crisis and institutional changes.

DPA evaluated sectoral priorities from a gender perspective and proposed strategies to reduce gender inequalities and promote women’s empowerment. It identified entry points and strategies to address inequalities across priority and cross-cutting sectors, focusing on advocacy, policy communication, and the use of gender data and statistics. The work highlighted opportunities, good practices, and actionable recommendations to accelerate progress on gender equality and reduce disparities.