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Shining a light on sexism against women in African parliaments through art

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Shining a light on sexism against women in African parliaments through art

Source: IPU

In light of the significance of the recent report, Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Africa, the IPU commissioned a talented artist to help visually portray the extent of this scourge in legislatures across the continent.

Annick Kamgang defines herself as an artivist (artist and activist), expressing herself with political cartoons, graphic novels and illustrations. She was born and raised between Central Africa and the French West Indies: during the eighties in Cameroon and the Central African Republic.

Click here to read the full article published by IPU on 23 November 2021.


In light of the significance of the recent report, Sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliaments in Africa, the IPU commissioned a talented artist to help visually portray the extent of this scourge in legislatures across the continent.

Annick Kamgang defines herself as an artivist (artist and activist), expressing herself with political cartoons, graphic novels and illustrations. She was born and raised between Central Africa and the French West Indies: during the eighties in Cameroon and the Central African Republic.

Click here to read the full article published by IPU on 23 November 2021.


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