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RFLD at CSW 69: Advancing Gender Equality Climate Justice
January 17, 2025 Africa

RFLD at CSW 69: Advancing Gender Equality

The Network of Women Leaders and Development (RFLD) is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in French-speaking West Africa. In preparation for the CSW 69 in March 2025, RFLD is organizing the “Francophone Regional Dialogue Beijing +30” event in February 2025. This dialogue will evaluate the progress made since the 1995 Beijing Conference and identify ongoing challenges. Participants will engage in discussions on women’s economic empowerment, gender-based violence, and reproductive rights. The RFLD delegation will present regional perspectives at CSW 69, advocate for policy changes, and highlight the experiences of marginalized women to foster meaningful actions for gender equality.

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RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center: Data-Driven Solutions for Women’s Rights Benin
January 13, 2025 Africa

RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center: Data-Driven Solutions for Women’s Rights

The RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center is pivotal in promoting gender equality in Sub-Saharan Africa through the collection, analysis, and dissemination of critical data on issues like violence against women and access to education. By collaborating with local communities, NGOs, and policymakers, the center ensures data accuracy and facilitates vital information access. Its evidence-based recommendations influence public policies, mobilizing resources for gender equality initiatives. Despite challenges in funding and data gaps, the center successfully advocates for reforms and addresses systemic issues affecting women and girls. Through workshops and partnerships, it fosters collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the impact of gender equality projects.

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Rôle du RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center pour l’égalité des genres en Afrique Benin
January 13, 2025 Africa

Rôle du RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center pour l’égalité des genres en Afrique

Le RFLD Dɔnùesè Data Center est un acteur clé dans la promotion de l’égalité des genres en Afrique subsaharienne. Il collecte et analyse des données sur des problématiques telles que la violence à l’égard des femmes, les mutilations génitales féminines, et l’éducation des filles. En adoptant une approche collaborative avec les communautés locales et les décideurs, le centre garantit que ses données reflètent les réalités du terrain. Il influence les politiques publiques par des recommandations basées sur des données probantes, tout en mobilisant des ressources pour soutenir des initiatives. Ce travail contribue à sensibiliser et améliorer le statut des femmes et des filles dans la région.

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Dɔnùesè Climate Justice
January 7, 2025 Africa

Dɔnùesè

RFLD a créé la plateforme Dɔnùesè, dédiée à la surveillance des lois protégeant les femmes en Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale. Ce Centre de Données, une initiative du Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement, est essentiel pour promouvoir l’égalité des genres et l’inclusion sociale. Son nom, signifiant « développement de l’information » en langue Fon, met en avant son rôle dans la collecte, l’analyse et la diffusion de données de qualité sur les questions de genre. En fournissant des ensembles de données et des analyses détaillées, il soutient les chercheurs, les organisations de la société civile et les décideurs dans la lutte contre les disparités entre les sexes.

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Women’s Struggle for Water in Francophone Africa Climate Justice
September 22, 2024 Africa

Women’s Struggle for Water in Francophone Africa

In French-speaking Africa, clean water scarcity poses significant societal challenges, disproportionately affecting women who are primarily responsible for securing water for their families and livelihoods. Feminist activists highlight how power imbalances and social norms hinder women’s access to water. Initiatives like the RFLD’s handbook aim to empower women’s advocacy for water justice, emphasizing solidarity and capacity building. The neoliberal approach to water management, often resulting in increased costs and marginalization, contrasts with feminist perspectives advocating for public control and communal participation in resource management. A concerted effort is needed to uphold the human right to water and address gender inequalities in access and decision-making.

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Happy Birthday Agueh Dossi Sekonnou Gloria: Champion of Gender Equality | RFLD Founder Climate Justice
September 3, 2024 Africa

Happy Birthday Agueh Dossi Sekonnou Gloria: Champion of Gender Equality | RFLD Founder

Today, we celebrate Agueh Dossi Sekonnou Gloria, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for gender equality. She is the Founder and President of Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), a leading force in promoting women’s rights and empowering women across Subsaharan Africa. Gloria’s organization operates in 27 countries, tirelessly working to end discrimination and violence against women and girls while promoting gender equality and human rights. Gloria’s dedication has led her to engage with institutions and shape policies at regional and international levels. Her invaluable contributions serve as an inspiration to individuals worldwide.

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Africa Day 2024: Reflecting on RFLD’s Work Empowering Women and Girls Climate Justice
May 25, 2024 Africa

Africa Day 2024: Reflecting on RFLD’s Work Empowering Women and Girls

Celebrating Africa Day, the Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) highlights our mission of empowering women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. RFLD works to dismantle barriers to gender equality and social inclusion through promoting human right, fostering collaboration, and advocating for the rights of women in areas like SHRH, civic engagement, economic justice, climate change, and peacebuilding.

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For funders and partnersPour les bailleurs et les partenaires

Fund the women who defend rights in Africa, nowFinancez maintenant les femmes qui défendent les droits en Afrique

Aid to women’s organisations is falling. RFLD moves funding fast to women-led organisations and defenders, in French and English, through a network of 1,143 member organisations in more than 35 African countries.L’aide aux organisations de femmes recule. Le RFLD achemine vite les financements vers les organisations de femmes et les défenseures, en français et en anglais, grâce à un réseau de 1 143 organisations membres dans plus de 35 pays africains.

RFLD currently serves as Co-Chair of the SEA-T Programme Advisory Council, mandated to ensure the programme’s direction, priorities, and resources are meaningfully aligned with the visions of African women-led civil society. The SEA-T Programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.Le RFLD assure actuellement la coprésidence du Conseil consultatif du programme SEA-T, chargé de veiller à ce que l’orientation, les priorités et les ressources du programme soient réellement alignées sur les visions de la société civile africaine portée par les femmes. Le programme SEA-T est financé par le ministère fédéral allemand de la Coopération économique et du Développement (BMZ) et mis en œuvre par la Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. See the partnershipVoir le partenariat

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