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RFLD Hosts Delegation from African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders Human Rights
November 10, 2023 Africa

RFLD Hosts Delegation from African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) and the African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD Initiative) are two pan-African organizations working to promote and protect the rights of women human rights defenders. During a recent visit to RFLD’s office in Porto-Novo, Benin, the WHRD Initiative delegation discussed the upcoming West and Central Africa consultation of women human rights defenders. This consultation is an opportunity for women human rights defenders in the region to come together, share their experiences, and develop strategies for strengthening their work. The consultation is expected to be a productive and impactful event that will contribute to the strengthening of the women’s human rights movement in West and Central Africa.

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RFLD’s President Mrs AGUEH Joins Panel of Experts on Childcare and Equality Human Rights
November 10, 2023 Africa

RFLD’s President Mrs AGUEH Joins Panel of Experts on Childcare and Equality

Mrs AGUEH Dossi Gloria, President of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), joined a panel of experts on childcare and equality. The panel discussed the challenges to gender equality in caregiving and how to overcome them, focusing on advocacy, policy, and research in Francophone Africa.

Gender equality in caregiving is important for women’s economic empowerment, children’s well-being, and creating a more just and equitable society. To promote gender equality in caregiving, governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals can work together to implement policies and programs that support working parents and caregivers, and to challenge harmful gender stereotypes about caregiving.

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Celebrating Africa Youth Day: Upholding the Rights of Young Women and Girls Across the Continent Climate Justice
November 1, 2023 Africa

Celebrating Africa Youth Day: Upholding the Rights of Young Women and Girls Across the Continent

In celebrating Africa Youth Day, it’s crucial to acknowledge the resilience of young people while also highlighting the specific challenges faced by women and girls across the continent. RFLD, a leading organization dedicated to supporting young women and girls, stands at the forefront of addressing these challenges. Through advocacy, education, and empowerment initiatives, RFLD aims to combat early marriage, limited educational opportunities, and exploitative work environments. Their commitment to amplifying the voices of young women and girls aligns with the spirit of Africa Youth Day, advocating for their rights, safety, and a future free from constraints. By nurturing an environment of equality and opportunity, RFLD endeavors to empower young women and girls, enabling them to shape their destinies and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the continent

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Fighting Gender Inequality and Violence in Francophone West Africa: A Worrying Prognosis Climate Justice
October 30, 2023 Africa

Fighting Gender Inequality and Violence in Francophone West Africa: A Worrying Prognosis

In a context where laws in favor of women’s rights face profound obstacles, French-speaking West Africa, including countries such as Benin, Togo, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Guinea, faces a series of significant challenges. These include the persistence of discriminatory cultural and social customs, tolerance of violence against women and weak law enforcement. To meet these challenges, a multidimensional approach is required. This involves deconstructing the patriarchal system, challenging discriminatory social norms and empowering women economically. Proposed solutions include awareness-raising and education to transform gender norms, development of protective laws and policies, empowerment of women and girls, access to support services and active community participation.

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Engaging Regional Human Rights Bodies to Accelerate the Elimination of Cross-Border FGM in Mali, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Harmful Practices
October 28, 2023 Africa

Engaging Regional Human Rights Bodies to Accelerate the Elimination of Cross-Border FGM in Mali, Liberia, and Sierra Leone

RFLD is a pan African regional network of women leaders for development that is working to eliminate FGM in Africa. As an accredited observer of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), RFLD has access to and the ability to engage directly with the ACHPR’s Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights Defenders and Women’s Rights. RFLD works at the regional level to eliminate FGM by advocating for the adoption and implementation of laws and policies to prohibit and punish FGM, raising awareness of the harms of FGM and promoting its abandonment, and supporting survivors of FGM and their families. Cross-border FGM is a challenge in Mali, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, where the practice is highly prevalent and porous borders make it easy for girls and women to be taken to another country to undergo FGM. Regional human rights bodies can play an important role in accelerating the elimination of cross-border FGM by monitoring and reporting on implementation of international human rights standards, providing guidance and support to governments on developing and implementing effective laws and policies, and adjudicating individual and collective complaints of FGM. Organizations and individuals can engage regional human rights bodies by submitting communications, participating in meetings and hearings, advocating for resolutions and recommendations, and developing and implementing joint action plans.

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