Senegal: upe de Recherche sur les Femmes et les Lois au Senegal
Project Update
The Groupe de Recherche sur les Femmes et les Lois au Senegal or GREFELS published Notre Corps, Notre Santé in 2004.
In their preface, the coordinating group states that the main objective of the book is “to bring African women knowledge that will enable them to appropriate their body, take care of it and like it… Hence an important part of the book is about the representations men and women have about women’s bodies, health and sexuality, about the way women’s bodies are used, taken care of, dressed, and/or violated.”
The book, developed for French speaking Africa and currently in circulation, has reached audiences in 21 countries, including women and girls in the community, journalists, and GREFELS research network and institutional partners. The OBOS Global Initiative continues to help the coordinating group with distribution, specifically to individuals and groups working with immigrant communities in the US.
If you would like more information about this project and explore ways you might get involved, please contact the OBOS Global Initiative staff.
Meet the Coordinating Group
Groupe de Recherche sur les Femmes et let Lois au Senegal or GREFELS was founded in 1996 by a group of women involved in an international solidarity network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws. This network provides information, support, and a collective space for women whose lives are shaped, conditioned, or governed by Islamic laws and customs. It covers 70 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Read more
GREFELS is a feminist, apolitical and non-sectarian organization that conducts research and advocates on women's rights. It brings together like-minded individuals in Senegal and also works at regional and international levels with other women's rights organizations that share its vision. As a member of the WLUML network, GREFELS serves as the coordinating office for Africa and the Middle East and, in this capacity, it is responsible for activities and tasks related to networking, disseminating information, and promoting action. It also operates the Senegal Feminist Forum ,which, among other things, unites Senegalese feminists (most of whom work alone or in small groups) to take collective action against “patriarchy and conservatism” of all types. For more information about GREFELS, please contact either the OBOS Global Initiative or the organizations directly. Here are their details. Contact Person: Codou Bop / Fatou Sow Address: PO Box 15275, Dakar Fann, Dakar, Senegal Email: codou.bop@gmail.com Website: www.grefels.org And, while you are on the website, join the conversation on the GREFELS chat and discussion forums. Close
Looking for a Copy?
If you would like copies of the French edition, please contact GREFELS at codou.bop@gmail.com.
The OBOS Global Initiative also has a limited number of books in stock. Please contact program staff if you live in the US and would like a copy.
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