Reporting, analysis and field notes from a pan-African feminist network — across women's rights, SRHR, civic space, climate justice, peace and security.
Climate Justice
Why has Article 15 of the Maputo Protocol changed so little for women? RFLD’s brief identifies five gaps between law and practice.
Climate Justice
Africa’s water sector faces a US$30 billion annual gap, and few budgets show what reaches women. RFLD proposes a WASH gender budget marker.
Climate Justice
Women hold few seats where water decisions are made. RFLD’s policy brief makes the case for binding quotas of at least 40% women.
Climate Justice
Drought, erratic rain and displacement push water further from women’s homes. What the science says and what RFLD asks of funders.
Climate Justice
The AU made water its 2026 theme and endorsed the Africa Water Vision 2063. RFLD explains why both need Article 15 to deliver for women.
Climate Justice
The African Commission is drafting Guidelines on the Right to Sanitation focused on women and girls. How civil society can shape them.
Climate Justice
From Resolution 300 to the 2019 Guidelines on the Right to Water: what the African Commission asks States to do for women and girls.
Climate Justice
Cameroon plans to revise its 1998 water law under a 2026 to 2030 compact. RFLD’s case study shows how women’s rights can be built in.
Climate Justice
Niger signed the Maputo Protocol in 2004 but has not ratified it. RFLD’s case study explains what this means for women and water.
Climate Justice
Women hold about 5% of state water commissioner posts in Nigeria. RFLD’s case study looks at access, governance and budgets.
