Reporting, analysis and field notes from a pan-African feminist network — across women's rights, SRHR, civic space, climate justice, peace and security.
Climate Justice
The AU made water its 2026 theme and endorsed the Africa Water Vision 2063. RFLD explains why both need Article 15 to deliver for women.
Climate Justice
The African Commission is drafting Guidelines on the Right to Sanitation focused on women and girls. How civil society can shape them.
Climate Justice
From Resolution 300 to the 2019 Guidelines on the Right to Water: what the African Commission asks States to do for women and girls.
Climate Justice
Cameroon plans to revise its 1998 water law under a 2026 to 2030 compact. RFLD’s case study shows how women’s rights can be built in.
Climate Justice
Niger signed the Maputo Protocol in 2004 but has not ratified it. RFLD’s case study explains what this means for women and water.
Climate Justice
Women hold about 5% of state water commissioner posts in Nigeria. RFLD’s case study looks at access, governance and budgets.
Climate Justice
Ghana leads its neighbours on safe water, yet rural and regional gaps remain wide. RFLD’s case study on Article 15 and women.
Climate Justice
Benin’s 2010 water law recognises a right to water but says nothing about women. Findings from RFLD’s case study on Article 15.
Climate Justice
Senegal is revising its 1981 Water Code. RFLD’s case study shows why the new law should include a chapter on women’s rights to water.
Climate Justice
Only 45% of schools in sub-Saharan Africa have basic drinking water. RFLD looks at water, toilets and menstrual health for girls.
