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From Survivors’ Stories to Legal Frameworks: RFLD’s Comprehensive Resource Collection for Gender Equality

Climate Justice

April 15, 2024 Africa

From Survivors’ Stories to Legal Frameworks: RFLD’s Comprehensive Resource Collection for Gender Equality

The Reseau Des Femmes Leaders Pour Le Developpement – Women Leaders Network for Developpement – (RFLD) has published a series of books and handbooks that provide valuable insights…

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Closing the Gender Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Transformative Approach to Digital Inclusion

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April 10, 2024 Africa

Closing the Gender Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Transformative Approach to Digital Inclusion

The digital divide is a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, where women are disproportionately affected by limited access to digital technologies. The gender digital divide refers to the…

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Standing Strong: Indigenous Knowledge and Community Action for Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Climate Justice

April 10, 2024 Africa

Standing Strong: Indigenous Knowledge and Community Action for Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Climate change is a global challenge that requires urgent action. The impacts of climate change are particularly severe in Sub-Saharan Africa, where vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by…

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RFLD’s Handbook : A Tool for Women on the Frontlines for Water Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa

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March 25, 2024 Africa

RFLD’s Handbook : A Tool for Women on the Frontlines for Water Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the lack of access to clean water presents a stark reality, particularly for women. This burden extends far beyond simply obtaining water for drinking. It…

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Bridging the Digital Divide: How RFLD Drives Investment in Women-Led Agriculture through Connectivity and Financial Inclusion

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March 22, 2024 Africa

Bridging the Digital Divide: How RFLD Drives Investment in Women-Led Agriculture through Connectivity and Financial Inclusion

The digital revolution has the potential to transform lives across the globe, particularly in emerging markets like those across West, Central, and Southern Africa. However, a significant digital…

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Gender at the Forefront: RFLD’s Impact on Climate Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Climate Justice

March 22, 2024 Africa

Gender at the Forefront: RFLD’s Impact on Climate Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a dual challenge: the devastating effects of climate change and persistent gender inequality. Women, who often play a central role in agriculture, food security, and…

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Women Leaders Unite: RFLD & UAF Africa Convene Strategic Meeting on Women’s Rights and Funding in Benin

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March 22, 2024 Africa

Women Leaders Unite: RFLD & UAF Africa Convene Strategic Meeting on Women’s Rights and Funding in Benin

Benin – March 21, 2024 – In a significant move to propel the women’s rights movement in Benin forward, the Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD), under the…

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RFLD: The Unfinished Symphony – Accelerating Progress for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

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March 7, 2024 Africa

RFLD: The Unfinished Symphony – Accelerating Progress for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

The melody of progress for women in Sub-Saharan Africa echoes with both triumphant notes and discordant strains. While strides have been made in education, healthcare, and political participation,…

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Women Leaders Network Convenes Annual Strategy Meeting: Championing Women’s Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

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February 21, 2024 Africa

Women Leaders Network Convenes Annual Strategy Meeting: Championing Women’s Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD), a leading feminist organization in Sub-Saharan Africa, held its annual Country Focal Points Meeting on February 21, 2024. This virtual gathering…

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From Injustice to Empowerment: Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) Message for World Social Justice Day

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February 20, 2024 Africa

From Injustice to Empowerment: Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) Message for World Social Justice Day

On World Social Justice Day, RFLD demands action against the injustices faced by women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. From economic exclusion and brutal gender-based violence to harmful practices and sexual exploitation, these women face a daily struggle. RFLD calls for amplifying their voices, dismantling discriminatory systems, empowering them economically, holding perpetrators accountable, and promoting positive social change.

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