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This research assesses the role of youth leadership in influencing legal engagement and reforms in Senegal.

March 6, 2026Open Access

Youth Leadership and Legal Engagement in Senegal: A Qualitative Assessment of Their Role in African Law Systems

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This research assesses the role of youth leadership in influencing legal engagement and reforms in Senegal.
Conducted qualitative interviews with key stakeholders involved in youth-led initiatives and legal institutions.
Focused on the experiences and insights of youth leaders and their advocacy efforts.
Analyzed responses to identify the impact of youth engagement on legal systems.
Younger generations are significantly influencing legal reforms in areas like education and healthcare.
Youth engagement has improved legal systems’ responsiveness but faces challenges like resource allocation.
Recommendations include investing in youth leadership development and fostering collaboration with formal institutions.

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Youth in Senegal are increasingly engaging with legal systems as leaders and advocates for change. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews to gather data from key stakeholders in youth-led initiatives and formal legal institutions. Youth leaders in Senegal are significantly influencing the direction of legal reforms by advocating for policies that address issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection. Youth engagement enhances legal systems' responsiveness to societal needs but faces challenges related to resource allocation and public trust. Investment in youth leadership development programmes and increased collaboration between formal institutions and youth-led initiatives are recommended for improving legal outcomes. younger generations, legal engagement, youth leadership, African law, Senegal

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