Behind the Scenes: Young Women and Gender-Based Inequities in Africa’s Creative Sector

The Behind the Scenes project focuses on the gender-related challenges of young women in the Creative Sectors of seven African countries, namely: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Uganda. The project will leverage the ingenuity and energy of young creatives and researchers in these countries to explore the gender norms and practices affecting young women’s access to dignified and fulfilling work in the Creative Sector.

Project Snapshot:

• Goal: Generate and disseminate evidence on the multiple and intersecting issues impacting young women creatives’ access to dignified and fulfilling work in African countries
• Areas of focus: Gender norms, work, and women’s economic participation
• Target group: Young African women creatives
• Where: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Nigeria, and Uganda
• Duration: November 2023 – November 2026 (3 years)

The Behind the Scenes project’s comprehensive approach aims not only to generate evidence but to also foster an inclusive landscape where the talents of young women contribute significantly to the vibrant tapestry of Africa’s Creative Sector.

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Learn about our Project partners

• Nigeria      – University of Lagos 
• Ethiopia    –  Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern and Africa (OSSREA)
• Ghana        – University of Cape Coast
• Rwanda    – University of Rwanda
• Senegal     – LAREM – Laboratoire de Recherches Economiques et Monetaires

Behind the Scenes Newsletter

Behind the Scenes in the Media

All project partners Nairobi meeting – Women creatives from Africa fight to end gender inequalities in sector

Uganda

• Creatives’ want old laws amended to accommodate women
• Researchers set out to discover challenges for female creatives 
• Spotlight on Ugandan female creative in the Behind the Scenes Project