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Mariama Sonko: Fighting for Women's Land Rights and Agroecology
Mariama Sonko's fight for women's land rights and sustainable agriculture in Senegal, leading the Nous Sommes la Solution movement.
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Climate ChangeGender IssuesAfricaAgricultureActivismWomenLand Rights
Nous Sommes La Solution (Nss)Alliance For A Green Revolution In Africa (Agra)
Mariama Sonko
- Describe the conflict between Sonko and the religious leader.
- Sonko's activism stemmed from a dispute with a religious leader who tried to evict her and other women farmers from their land after a successful harvest. This ignited her fight for women's land rights and sustainable farming practices.
- What is Nous Sommes la Solution (NSS) and what are its main goals?
- Sonko founded the Nous Sommes la Solution (NSS) movement, uniting over 800 organizations and 175,000 women farmers across eight African countries. NSS promotes agroecology and women's land ownership to achieve food sovereignty.
- What prompted Mariama Sonko's activism and what were the initial consequences?
- Mariama Sonko, married at 17 due to family pressure, moved to Niaguis, Senegal, and became involved in a women's farming association. She fought against the tradition that prevented women from owning land, leading to conflicts and ostracization.
- What is Sonko's current situation and continued involvement in promoting her cause?
- Despite facing resistance and discrimination, Sonko continues her work in Niaguis, promoting agroecological practices and advocating for women's rights. She combines traditional farming knowledge with scientific innovations to achieve sustainable and productive farming.
- What is NSS's strategy for achieving its objectives, and how does it counter criticism?
- NSS's strategy focuses on demonstrating the benefits of women owning land and employing agroecological methods. They invite people to visit their farms to see the success of their sustainable practices, countering criticisms from industrial agriculture.