Togo has prioritised women’s leadership through legal reforms, National Assembly VP: Video

Speaking on the country’s progress, she highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for women to assume positions of power and responsibility.

“The Prime Minister of Togo is a woman. The outgoing Assembly was chaired by a woman, and many women are represented in government,” she observed.

Togo has prioritised gender inclusion through legal frameworks that enable women to access education, professional training, and leadership opportunities. These initiatives are targeted programs that encourage women to participate in politics and governance.

She said, “Togo can be pleased to have recognised the extent and importance of the contribution of women to development very early on. Several reforms in this direction have been initiated. A legal arsenal allows Togolese women and women to be able to access all levels of positions, to have the necessary education, the necessary training and the skills to assume positions of responsibility.”

Dossou d'Almeida credited these measures for fostering a more inclusive government, with women holding key ministerial positions and contributing to national decision-making. She noted that such efforts have inspired women across the nation to step forward and engage actively in political and administrative roles.

Togo’s achievements in women’s leadership include the historic appointment of Prime Minister Victoire Tomegah Dogbé in 2020, the first woman to hold the office. Dossou d'Almeida herself succeeded Dogbé as Minister of Grassroots Development and Youth before transitioning to her current role in the National Assembly.