L’équipe du Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement est fière de publier notre Nouveau Guide intitulé “Guide de Prévention et de Gestion des Conflits au Bénin : Focus sur le Nord‘. Il ne s’agit pas pour le RFLD d’idéaliser le fonctionnement des mécanismes traditionnels de gestion des conflits, mais par contre d’évaluer leur légitimité,…
The pursuit of gender equality is a multifaceted endeavor requiring collective efforts from all members of society. AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria, Founder and President of Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), recognizes the importance of men as allies in this fight. Gloria emphasizes that men should actively work to dismantle patriarchal norms, refraining…
Le RFLD offre des opportunités aux hommes de s’engager dans des activités qui favorisent l’égalité des sexes, telles que la contestation des stéréotypes sexistes, le soutien du leadership des femmes et la promotion de politiques inclusives en matière de genre.
RFLD’s MEL Director moderated a panel on assessing the effectiveness of regional normative instruments against democratic backsliding in West Africa. The panel brought together experts to discuss the need for stronger implementation mechanisms, enhanced civil society engagement, and improved coordination among regional actors to effectively combat democratic erosion. They emphasized the importance of context-specific analysis…
Accra, Ghana, November 29, 2023 – The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) is present at the WADEMOS Network Annual Meeting, which is taking place in Accra, Ghana, from November 29 to 30, 2023. RFLD is a member of the Steering Committee of WADEMOS, a regional network of over 30 civil society organizations (CSOs)…
Women human rights defenders in Sub-Saharan Africa face a multitude of challenges, including intimidation, harassment, and even violence. They often operate in hostile environments where their work is met with resistance and disapproval. Additionally, they may lack access to resources, training, and support, making it difficult for them to carry out their important work. Despite…
The state of democracy in West Africa is deteriorating due to a series of coups, power grabs, and democratic backsliding that have threatened to undermine the region’s hard-won gains. As a Steering Committee Member of WADEMOS, a non-partisan, independent civil society-led transnational democracy solidarity network, RFLD is participating in the 5th Steering Committee Meeting to…
As Giving Tuesday approaches, a global day dedicated to generosity and social impact, we invite you to join hands with the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) – the Network of Women Leaders for Development – in our unwavering mission to empower women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. Stand with RFLD: Your Gift…
In Sub-Saharan Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive and devastating issue, affecting women and girls of all ages and backgrounds. This article will discuss the impactful work of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) in addressing GBV and the critical role of legal advocacy and support in ensuring justice and protection…
Women and girls in rural Sub-Saharan Africa encounter multifaceted obstacles to their sexual health, stemming from limited access to reproductive healthcare, cultural taboos surrounding sexuality and contraception, and prevalent sexual violence. Restricted access to healthcare due to distant facilities and financial constraints, coupled with cultural taboos inhibiting open discussions about sexual health, contributes to barriers…