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PEACE AND SECURITY

Reporting, analysis and field notes from a pan-African feminist network — across women's rights, SRHR, civic space, climate justice, peace and security.

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RFLD Capacity Statement – Déclaration de Capacité du RFLD Climate Justice
April 19, 2025 Africa

RFLD Capacity Statement – Déclaration de Capacité du RFLD

Le RFLD, actif au Bénin et au Ghana, opère dans le Sahel, en Afrique de l’Ouest, centrale et australe. L’organisation met l’accent sur des priorités programmatiques comprenant la santé sexuelle et reproductive, les droits humains, ainsi que la justice économique et climatique. Elle travaille également sur des enjeux de paix, de sécurité et de gouvernance participative. Cette approche holistique vise à répondre aux besoins divers et spécifiques des communautés desservies, garantissant que les actions prises soient adaptées aux contextes variés et aux priorités locales.

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Disponible Officiel : Rapport Annuel 2024 du RFLD Climate Justice
April 1, 2025 Africa

Disponible Officiel : Rapport Annuel 2024 du RFLD

Le Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) souligne l’urgence de lutter contre les violences basées sur le genre, un problème majeur du XXIe siècle. La violence contre les femmes viole les droits humains et freine le développement économique et social, surtout en Afrique subsaharienne. Malgré des avancées législatives, l’application demeure déficiente face à des défis culturels. Le RFLD lance une stratégie 2023-2028 axée sur l’éducation, l’autonomisation économique et la lutte contre les violences. L’implication collective est essentielle pour assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des femmes, les élever au rang d’actrices du changement et promouvoir l’égalité.

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Available – Download now the RFLD “Pocket Book Quiz” on Women’s Rights Climate Justice
March 12, 2025 Africa

Available – Download now the RFLD “Pocket Book Quiz” on Women’s Rights

The “Pocket Book Quiz” by RFLD aims to empower women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa through knowledge and education. Comprising 400 questions across 40 sections, it addresses critical issues like reproductive health, ethical AI, and women’s roles in conflict resolution. This resource fosters understanding, combats ignorance, and inspires advocacy for gender equality. As RFLD President AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria emphasizes, education is key to dismantling barriers and igniting change. The quiz serves as both a tool for personal growth and a call to action for individuals committed to creating a fair and equitable world for women.

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Celebrating Afro-Feminist Movement Efforts in the Ratification of the Maputo Protocol & Mechanisms for Human Rights Protection in Africa Climate Justice
March 10, 2025 Africa

Celebrating Afro-Feminist Movement Efforts in the Ratification of the Maputo Protocol & Mechanisms for Human Rights Protection in Africa

The Maputo Protocol represents a significant achievement in advancing gender equality and women’s rights in Africa, attributed largely to Afro-feminist movements. These movements have been instrumental in advocating for and ensuring the protocol’s implementation, addressing the unique challenges faced by African women, including issues of race and class. As of December 2023, 45 member states have ratified the protocol, signaling commitment despite ongoing challenges from non-signatories and those that have signed but not ratified. Afro-feminist organizations play a pivotal role in monitoring the protocol’s implementation, lobbying for legal reforms, and promoting grassroots awareness, emphasizing that sustained advocacy and vigilance are crucial for realizing the protocol’s promise.

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Defending Hard-Won Gains for Women & Girls: We CAN’T Go Back Climate Justice
March 9, 2025 Africa

Defending Hard-Won Gains for Women & Girls: We CAN’T Go Back

In West and Central Africa, the hard-fought progress in women’s rights is at risk due to regressive policies, socio-economic instability, and cultural pushbacks. Despite historical achievements, patriarchal norms hinder advancements, with women facing significant challenges, including limited access to education and economic opportunities. Organizations like RFLD actively advocate for gender equality, empower women, and counter anti-feminist narratives. Efforts focus on grassroots mobilization, engaging men as allies, and addressing funding disparities faced by Francophone women’s rights organizations. The commitment to protect and advance women’s rights requires collective action, solidarity, and persistent advocacy to ensure that progress is maintained and expanded.

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Responding to RFLD USAID Funding Terminations and the Need for Donor Advised Fund to support our work in the Sahel, West, Central, and Southern Africa Climate Justice
March 3, 2025 Africa

Responding to RFLD USAID Funding Terminations and the Need for Donor Advised Fund to support our work in the Sahel, West, Central, and Southern Africa

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) has suffered significant setbacks due to the cessation of funding from U.S. sources, including USAID. This freeze has led to the termination of key projects aimed at improving governance and addressing urgent issues faced by women and girls in West and Central Africa. Critical initiatives on sexual health education, water sanitation, and peacebuilding efforts are at risk, jeopardizing support for vulnerable groups. RFLD seeks partnerships and donations to reinstate these programs, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention to address gender-based violence, limited access to education, and healthcare inequalities for women in the region.

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Strengthening the Feminist Francophone Civil Society in Africa: A Path Towards Sustainable Change Economic Justice
March 3, 2025 Africa

Strengthening the Feminist Francophone Civil Society in Africa: A Path Towards Sustainable Change

The feminist civil society movement in West and Central Africa is at a pivotal moment, advocating for women’s rights and addressing challenges faced by marginalized communities. This article emphasizes the importance of unity within feminist organizations, particularly the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), which connects over 60 women-led groups to empower women and influence policies. Historically rooted in anti-colonial movements, feminist activism is now confronting systemic inequalities. Utilizing an intersectional approach, local organizations are supported through capacity-building and regional collaborations. Engaging in national and supranational advocacy is essential, along with leveraging technology to enhance mobilization efforts and bridge community divides for sustained change.

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