Homosexualité et VIH : Offensive des organisations religieuses féminines pour une criminalisation immédiate
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the women's religious organizations Ndeyi Askan Wi and And Samm Jikko Yi held a press conference at the Islamic Institute of Dakar amidst heated controversies surrounding homosexuality and the issue of voluntary HIV transmission.
Speaking to the press, they painted a picture they deemed "worrying," describing the situation as having serious consequences for society.
In a firm statement, the speakers called on the State to "take responsibility" and shed full light on the events mentioned in the news.
Believing that these practices constitute a threat to social and moral balance, the organizations have argued for a tightening of the legal framework, going so far as to demand the criminalization of homosexuality in Senegal.
They are urging the authorities to act quickly in the face of what they describe as an "explosive" situation at the heart of the public debate.
The organizers of the press conference also stated that they had repeatedly alerted the authorities without receiving a satisfactory response. They now speak of a "national disgrace" and call for a collective awakening, urging parents to strengthen their children's guidance through a return to religious values.
Another concern raised was gender clubs in schools. The speakers pointed the finger at NGOs and the Ministry of Family Affairs, particularly regarding programs related to gender and the Maputo Protocol.
Indeed, Ndeyi Askan Wi and And Samm Jikko Yi women accuse these clubs of exposing young girls to content they consider inappropriate, mentioning risks related to sex education and abortion.
They therefore urge families, especially mothers, to be more vigilant.
This media appearance comes amid a climate of high tension in Senegal, where issues mixing public health, social norms and legislation are fueling a particularly sensitive debate, revealing a society riddled with deep fault lines.
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