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Senegal

Aissatou Comb', a member of Union Regionale Santa Yalla, an NGO created in 1991 to represent 19 women's 'groupements' which trade in fish. Photo: Ami Vitale

In Senegal, Oxfam's focus is on peace-building, sustainable livelihoods, and Fair Trade.

Intro

Promoting peace and reconciliation

In 2004, a peace accord was signed bringing an end to more than two decades of conflict between the government and rebel forces in the Casamance region of Senegal.

Communities that fled to neighbouring Guinea Bissau have slowly started to return to their homes.

How Oxfam is helping

We support peace committees that seek to manage local conflicts and promote forgiveness and reconciliation. We continue to campaign globally for tougher controls on the arms trade.

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