Mali

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Mali is a country in West Africa facing significant challenges related to internal conflicts and political instability. In recent years, the country has made progress in various areas related to children’s rights.

Despite the progress made, gaps remain in national legislation regarding, among other things, female genital mutilation. Child marriage and harmful child labor are additional factors that limit children’s rights to education and leisure, health, and safety and protection.

This is what Erikshjälpen is focusing on in Mali

Erikshjälpens work in Mali is mainly focused on children and their right to education and leisure, combined with measures to promote children's right to health, safety and protection. There is also a particular focus on promoting girls' ability to make free and healthy choices regarding sexuality and reproduction.

Erikshjälpen contributes to, among other things:

  • interventions to bring children who have dropped out of school back into quality and inclusive education.
  • Reduced number of girls subjected to FGM.
  • Cooperation between local organisations and local authorities.

Facts about Mali

Area: 1,242,248 square kilometers (almost three times the size of Sweden)

Capital: Bamako

Population: approx. 25,700,000 (2026)

Official language: French

Climate: Hot and dry

Geography: Mali consists largely of deserts and semi-deserts.

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Published: 15 April 2026

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