Impact'elle association takes legal action over name similarity with organization supported by First Lady Absa Faye
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The association Impact'elle, officially recognized by the State of Senegal since 2022, has announced its intention to pursue legal action. This decision follows unsuccessful mediation attempts regarding another organization, supported by First Lady Absa Faye, which uses a nearly identical name: "Association Impact'elles." Impact'elle claims this similarity creates confusion among the public, partners, and institutions, thereby infringing upon its associative identity. The association's founding president, Lamba Ka, stated that initial efforts to resolve the issue amicably, including informing the new structure's initiators about Impact'elle's prior legal existence and suggesting a different name, were unsuccessful. Mediation attempts with resource persons also failed, as the organization in question reportedly continued its activities under the disputed name. Impact'elle then mandated a bailiff to officially notify its contestation, but this effort was also unsuccessful, with the involved parties allegedly refusing to receive the act or deflecting responsibility. The situation comes to light as the targeted structure reportedly held its official launch with high-ranking state officials present, including the First Lady, the Minister of Family, and the Minister of Health. Impact'elle clarified that it does not intend to implicate these personalities, believing they were not informed of the dispute. While acknowledging the new initiative's stated goals, such as mental health ad
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