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/ 25 February 2005
Children’s rights activists have long expressed concern over the extent of child trafficking and exploitation in West Africa. Recent events in Gabon might give them cause for hope, however. For the first time in its history, the country is to try persons accused of these crimes. Eight nationals from Benin and Togo have been indicted for trafficking and exploitation.
Only 10% of Gabonese businesswomen manage companies in the country, and at present, women account for less than 5% of CEOs of companies in Gabon. Many face an uphill struggle in trying to get fair treatment from their male counterparts, who have tended to judge them on their physical appearance alone.