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Empowering the Youth: Confronting Obstacles to Comprehensive Sex Education in Benin

Harmful Practices

February 14, 2024 Africa

Empowering the Youth: Confronting Obstacles to Comprehensive Sex Education in Benin

In Benin, as in many sub-Saharan African countries, the issue of sex education is a sensitive and complex one. Yet promoting quality sex education is crucial to ensuring…

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Women Leaders Network for Development – Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) work in Subsaharan Africa

Climate Justice

February 5, 2024 Africa

Women Leaders Network for Development – Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) work in Subsaharan Africa

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A Collective Fight: Ending Girls’ and Women’s Sexual Violence in Subsaharan Africa

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February 1, 2024 Africa

A Collective Fight: Ending Girls’ and Women’s Sexual Violence in Subsaharan Africa

By RFLD The shadow of sexual violence hangs heavy across Subsaharan Africa, disproportionately impacting girls and women. From brutal conflicts to intimate partner abuse, this human rights violation…

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RFLD Call to Action for H.E. President Julius Maada Bio : Protect Women and Girls from FGM by Honoring Sierra Leone’s International and Regional Commitments

Harmful Practices

January 31, 2024 Africa

RFLD Call to Action for H.E. President Julius Maada Bio : Protect Women and Girls from FGM by Honoring Sierra Leone’s International and Regional Commitments

Mr President, We are writing to express our deep concern about the tragic deaths of Salamatu Jalloh and Kadiatu Bangura, aged 13 and 7, due to Female Genital…

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RFLD’s Rhute Landjohou to Sharpen Advocacy Skills at AWDF Workshop in Accra

Climate Justice

January 31, 2024 Africa

RFLD’s Rhute Landjohou to Sharpen Advocacy Skills at AWDF Workshop in Accra

Dakar, Senegal – January 30, 2024 – We’re excited to announce that Mrs. Rhute Landjouhou, Program and Advocacy Officer for RFLD Women Leaders Network for Development (Reseau des…

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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia

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January 28, 2024 Africa

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia

Ending Female Genital Mutilation in The Gambia | RFLD Advocacy and Evidence Brief RFLD Advocacy and Evidence Brief · The Gambia · October 2026 Contents Understanding the practice…

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Gender stereotypes and prejudices in Gabon

Climate Justice

January 28, 2024 Africa

Gender stereotypes and prejudices in Gabon

Gender stereotypes and prejudices are beliefs, attitudes or behaviors that attribute specific characteristics or roles to women and men, based on their gender. They are often based on…

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Climate Justice

January 22, 2024 Africa

Rewriting our own narratives

“Like a phoenix, we rise from the ashes of abuse. Each scar is a testament to our resilience, each tear a seed of change. We rewrite the script,…

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Sexual violence and stigmatization of survivors in post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire

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January 21, 2024 Africa

Sexual violence and stigmatization of survivors in post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire

Post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire have been deeply scarred by the violence and trauma experienced during the years of conflict. Survivors, who suffered various forms of violence, continue…

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Women and girls – No more silence, it is time to take action against Female Genital Mutilation in Niger

Harmful Practices

January 21, 2024 Africa

Women and girls – No more silence, it is time to take action against Female Genital Mutilation in Niger

In certain regions of Niger, little girls are still traumatized by certain harmful practices . Against their will, these girls continue to be subjected to these practices, shedding…

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