16 Days of Activism
Against Gender-Based Violence
Raising Voices Against Digital Violence
Raising voices against diverse forms of violence on digital platforms targeting all women and girls
Who We Are — RFLD
Pan-African Network
Active in 25+ countries across sub-Saharan Africa
Strategic Partnerships
AU, ACHPR, independent media and international organizations
Observer Status
At the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
3 Regional Offices
Benin • Ghana • Gambia
Online Presence
Our Mission & Vision
Defending Fundamental Rights
Defending the fundamental rights of women and girls across Africa
Social Transformation
Transforming patriarchal social norms, promoting real equality
Eradicating GBV
Eradicating all forms of gender-based violence
Protecting Defenders
Protecting women human rights defenders, journalists and activists
Safe Digital Spaces
Creating SAFE and inclusive digital spaces for all women
VISION: A world where all women and girls live free from violence, with dignity and full control over their rights, their bodies and their destiny.
Our 6 Areas of Intervention
Human Rights & GBV
Protection and promotion of fundamental rights
Harmful Practices
Fighting against FGM and child marriages
Health & SRHR
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Economic Justice
Economic empowerment of women
Climate Justice
Women's rights facing climate change
Peace & Governance
Political participation and women's leadership
The Scale of Violence
⚖️ African Union Legal Arsenal
Maputo Protocol
Women's Rights - 46 Ratifications
The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. HISTORIC Article 5 explicitly condemns FGM and child marriages. The most progressive instrument for women's rights in the world.
African Charter on Democracy & Governance
ACDEG - Gender-sensitive governance
Promoting democratic governance integrating gender perspectives.
Kampala Convention
Protection of internally displaced persons
Legal framework for the protection of displaced persons, with special attention to women.
ACHPR Resolution 522
Digital violence recognized as human rights violation
Defines digital violence: NCII, deepfakes, doxing, cyberbullying, sextortion. Guarantees access to justice and calls on States to adopt SPECIFIC laws.
⭐ RFLD contributed to the development of this historic resolution
AUCEVAWG Adopted
Convention to ELIMINATE all gender-based violence
Comprehensive legal framework to protect women and girls across the continent.
The Maputo Protocol is the most progressive instrument for women's rights in the world
🛡️ Digital Gender-Based Violence
A silent epidemic targeting women leaders
Online Amplification
GBV moves and AMPLIFIES online - instant global reach
Exclusion & Self-Censorship
Exclusion from public participation - forced self-censorship of women
Digital Violence Arsenal
Harassment, NCII, deepfakes, sextortion - new forms of violence
Legal Gaps
Impunity for online perpetrators - inadequate legal frameworks
Mental Health Impact
Anxiety, depression, PTSD among survivors of digital violence
RFLD Mobilization
RFLD mobilizes ICT and media for protection and justice
Alarming Statistics
🚨 Digital impunity MUST end!
These statistics reveal a crisis that requires urgent and coordinated action at all levels.
Specific Challenges — Francophone Africa
Amplified Patriarchal Norms
Online stigmatization of victims perpetuating inequalities
Gender Digital Divide
Women have less internet access, literacy and digital security
Inadequate Laws
OSEA rarely criminalized, repressive cyber laws
Political Instrumentalization
State trolls target women activists
Non-Existent Moderation
Platforms ignore French/African languages
Prohibitive Costs
Justice, data, security tools out of reach
These SYSTEMIC obstacles maintain impunity
RFLD's Strategic Response
AU/ACHPR Advocacy
Observer status + influence on continental resolutions
Training Programs
Digital security + feminist leadership
Legal Assistance
Pro bono + survivor accompaniment
Data-Driven Campaigns
Evidence + powerful counter-narratives
Independent Media
Amplifying voices + fact-checking
Hotlines & Safe Spaces
24/7 confidential reporting
Warning Signs & Rapid Responses
🚨 Warning Signs
⚡ Rapid Responses
⚡ ACT FAST = REDUCE RISKS!
📊 Data-Driven Advocacy
From statistics to transformative action
🎯 SPECIFIC
Precise and targeted demands (e.g., anti-NCII law with clear definitions and removal procedures)
📊 MEASURABLE
Clear indicators of progress and impact (e.g., number of laws adopted, reporting rate, user satisfaction)
✅ ACHIEVABLE
Realistic according to current political context (e.g., aligned with government priorities, institutional support)
🛠️ REALISTIC
Implementation possible with available resources (e.g., allocated budget, available expertise, existing infrastructure)
⏰ TIME-BOUND
Defined deadlines and monitored timelines (e.g., law adoption in first parliamentary session, quarterly evaluation)
⚡ Proven methodology for systemic change
Success & Concrete Transformations
Legislative Advances
Strengthened anti-GBV laws and increased criminalization in 12+ countries
AU/ACHPR Resolutions
Resolution 522 on digital violence, AUCEVAWG 2025
Hundreds of Legal Cases Won
For survivors of GBV and digital violence
Thousands of Women Trained
Women's leadership + digital security
Dɔnùesè Data Center Created
Pan-African gender data hub
Pan-African Network GROWING
Constant expansion and strengthening
🌟 Measurable impact, lasting change
💬 Survivor Testimonials
Priority Needs
Digital security, mental health, swift justice
What Really Helps
Psycho-legal support, rapid content removal
Obstacles Encountered
Stigmatization, high costs, judicial delays
Collective Strength
Peer support groups, supportive community
🇧🇯 Anonymized Testimonial - Benin
📱 Situation: NCII distributed after sextortion and monetary blackmail
💔 Impact: Severe anxiety, temporary withdrawal from networks, shame
📞 RFLD Intervention: Complaint filed, comprehensive legal accompaniment
Thanks to RFLD, I regained my voice and dignity
🔐 Result: Content removed, aggressor identified and prosecuted
✅ Prevention: Account security strengthening, 2FA training
🌟 Lesson: Content removal reporting procedures in LOCAL LANGUAGES essential!
🇲🇱 Anonymized Testimonial - Mali
💻 Situation: Coordinated cyberbullying against young female political leader
📍 Escalation: Doxing targeting family and home, physical threats
🆘 Support: 24/7 hotline, emergency digital security protocol, peer support
RFLD saved my life and my political career
📢 Advocacy: Platform awareness for contextualized moderation
🔍 Documentation: Timestamped evidence, screenshots, multiple reports
🛡️ Lesson: Preventive anti-doxing protocols + evidence ESSENTIAL for justice
🌟 Survivors are at the heart of our action
📢 JOIN THE CAMPAIGN!
Mobilize
Mobilize your networks - education and awareness
Demand
Demand protective laws and their EFFECTIVE implementation
Support
Support survivors - listening and referral to services
Protect
Share responsible content - no re-victimization
Create
Create SAFE digital spaces for all women
📋 Resources & Reporting Channels
Legal Clinics
RFLD pro bono partners
GBV specialized lawyers
Platform Guides
Step-by-step content removal
Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, WhatsApp
Support Networks
Psychological & peer support
Support groups, accompaniment
Anonymous Reporting
Secure online forms
Guaranteed anonymity, SSL encryption
✉️ Contact Us
Together, we can end gender-based violence
