Togo : Towards an equitable society, President Faure Gnassingbé’s initiative for female leadership
In Togo, President Faure Gnassingbé has committed to placing women at the heart of his vision for inclusive development, aiming for a society that is fair, just, and supportive.
This commitment is reflected through the implementation of institutional and structural normative mechanisms aimed at promoting female leadership at all levels of public life, as well as ensuring women’s empowerment through social and financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and education.
These efforts include the adoption of a new labor code and social laws, as well as reforms in family personal codes, recognizing women as heads of households in their own right.
Additionally, a new penal code has been put in place to crack down on discrimination and violence against women. According to a 2021 ILO study, Togo is recognized as the country with the highest level of female leadership in the world.
President Faure Gnassingbé has appointed several women to positions of responsibility and decision-making. Current Prime Minister Victoire Tomégah-Dogbé, President of the National Assembly Yawa Djigbodi Tsegan, and the Secretary-General of the Togolese presidency, Sandra Ablamba Johnson, are all women. They also hold several ministerial portfolios.
An appeal is thus made to Togolese women, inviting them to assume more responsibility and commitment, so that they can fully contribute to the nation’s development. They are encouraged to embrace the ideals of peace, national cohesion, and inclusive development, in alignment with President Faure Gnassingbé’s vision.
