In Africa, these cultural beliefs and structures often dictate who holds influence, whose voices are heard, and who has access to opportunities. By addressing these imbalances, we pave the way for more inclusive communities where women, girls, and marginalized groups can thrive. ICRW Africa shines a light on how transforming harmful norms and redistributing power is essential to building a just and equitable society for all.
Social and gender norms are shared expectations for how people of certain genders and ages should behave, what roles they should play in their communities and homes, and what resources they can access.Â
