Climate Justice From Survivors’ Stories to Legal Frameworks: RFLD’s Comprehensive Resource Collection for Gender Equality Read More »
Climate Justice Closing the Gender Digital Divide in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Transformative Approach to Digital Inclusion Read More »
Climate Justice Standing Strong: Indigenous Knowledge and Community Action for Climate Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Combating Ethnic Marginalization in Coastal West Africa: RFLD is hiring a Chief of Party and a Deputy Chief of Party for DRL-funded Program Read More »
Human Rights RFLD is seeking highly qualified Personnel for an anticipated U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) program in Benin Read More »
Harmful Practices OPEN LETTER TO H.E. ADAMA BARROW, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA Read More »
Climate Justice RFLD’s Handbook : A Tool for Women on the Frontlines for Water Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Climate Justice Bridging the Digital Divide: How RFLD Drives Investment in Women-Led Agriculture through Connectivity and Financial Inclusion Read More »
Climate Justice Gender at the Forefront: RFLD’s Impact on Climate Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Climate Justice Women Leaders Unite: RFLD & UAF Africa Convene Strategic Meeting on Women’s Rights and Funding in Benin Read More »
Harmful Practices Joining Forces to End FGM: RFLD will Convene Traditional and Religious Leaders in Natitingou and Parakou Read More »
Climate Justice The Women Leaders Network for Development- RFLD Calls for Support to End Discrimination and Violence Against Women in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Climate Justice RFLD: The Unfinished Symphony – Accelerating Progress for Women in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD Drives Action: Leading Women NGOs in Niger Chart Course for Maputo Protocol Ratification Read More »
Harmful Practices Harmful Practices Program Launch: RFLD Tackles Violence Against Women and Girls Read More »
Combating HIV/AIDS in the Central African Region: RFLD’s Multifaceted Approach in Congo Brazzaville and Beyond Read More »
Supporting Women Peacemakers: Inclusion in Conflict Resolution and Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Benin Read More »
RFLD mobilizes CSOs to engage for the acceleration of the ratification of the Maputo Protocol in Niger Read More »
Climate Justice Women Leaders Network Convenes Annual Strategy Meeting: Championing Women’s Rights in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Climate Justice From Injustice to Empowerment: Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) Message for World Social Justice Day Read More »
Harmful Practices Empowering the Youth: Confronting Obstacles to Comprehensive Sex Education in Benin Read More »
Human Rights Senegal’s Looming Election: RFLD joins WADEMOS’ Mission – A Call for Dialogue and Respecting the Will of the People Read More »
Climate Justice Women Leaders Network for Development – Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) work in Subsaharan Africa Read More »
Human Rights Safeguarding the Vote, Strengthening Democracy: Promoting Peaceful Elections in West Africa Read More »
Harmful Practices A Collective Fight: Ending Girls’ and Women’s Sexual Violence in Subsaharan Africa Read More »
Harmful Practices 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 Read More »
Climate Justice RFLD’s Rhute Landjohou to Sharpen Advocacy Skills at AWDF Workshop in Accra Read More »
PEACE AND SECURITY RFLD participated in a training on conflict prevention and management for West Africa Civil Society Read More »
Human Rights RFLD Senior Officer Joins WADEMOS Solidarity Mission to Senegal in Support of Democratic Elections Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Faced with the reality of gender-based sexual violence in Nigeria, RFLD has implemented practical strategies and concrete actions Read More »
Harmful Practices Sexual violence and stigmatization of survivors in post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire Read More »
Harmful Practices Women and girls – No more silence, it is time to take action against Female Genital Mutilation in Niger Read More »
Harmful Practices Cameroon: the sad reality of child sexual exploitation in artisanal mining areas Read More »
Harmful Practices The effects of child marriage on girls’ sexual and reproductive health in Togo Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD Call to Action for H.E. President Joseph Boakai: Protect Women and Girls from FGM by Honoring Liberia’s International and Regional Commitments Read More »
Harmful Practices SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN ARMED CONFLICT ZONES IN NORTHERN BURKINA-FASO Read More »
Harmful Practices Sexual violence against women and girls in GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Read More »
PEACE AND SECURITY RFLD brings together traditional and religious leaders to promote peace in northern Benin Read More »
Climate Justice From survivors to advocates: Join RFLD in taking a stand against harmful practices and violence. Every voice matters Read More »
Human Rights In Mali, Women face the added burden of sexual violence : a weapon of war that demands urgent action Read More »
Harmful Practices Stolen childhood, stolen health: The brutal practice of FGM scars communities across Sierra Leone and Liberia, demanding urgent action to protect girls and build a future free from this harmful tradition Read More »
Human Rights Lack of gender mainstreaming in Guinea Conakry and its consequences for women and girls Read More »
Climate Justice Shattered silence, rising voices: From harassment to exploitation, women in Mozambique and Angola’s oil, gas, and mining sectors are demanding change, pushing for safe working conditions and equal opportunities. Read More »
Harmful Practices AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF MALI, SIERRA LEONE, AND LIBERIA – A Time for Action: Protect Our Girls, End Female Genital Mutilation Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Your Support Made a Difference: Help RFLD Reach New Heights in 2024 Read More »
Climate Justice Report out! The World Bank Group & RFLD met on gender equality – download the key takeaways now! Read More »
Human Rights Voices from the Continent: The Francophone Regional Feminist Retreat in West and Central Africa Read More »
Human Rights Shrinking Civic Space and Backlash Against Advocacy Actions: Attacks on WHRDs and Impunity in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Women's Rights Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Intersection of VAWG, SRH, and Disability in West Africa Read More »
Women's Rights Utilizing Digital Tools as a Weapon Against VAWG and a Bridge to SRH Knowledge and Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comprehensive Study with Implementation Strategies Read More »
PEACE AND SECURITY Feminist perspectives on challenging militarism and promoting peace in West Africa Read More »
Harmful Practices Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence through Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Services in West and Central Africa Read More »
PEACE AND SECURITY Already available – Guide to Conflict Prevention and Management in Benin: Focus on the North Read More »
Women's Rights Men as Allies in the Fight for Gender Equality: A Message from RFLD Founder and President AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria Read More »
Human Rights RFLD’s MEL Director Moderates Panel on Assessing the Effectiveness of Regional Instruments Against Democratic Backsliding in West Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD Joins WADEMOS Network Annual Meeting to Amplify Civil Society Responses to Democratic Recession in West Africa Read More »
Human Rights International Women’s Human Rights Defenders Day: Celebrating the Trailblazers of Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Human Rights Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Legal Advocacy and Support for Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Economic Justice Breaking Silences, Empowering Voices: A Call to Action for Women’s and Girls’ Sexual Health in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Human Rights Online Harassment of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Fight for a Safe Cyberspace Read More »
Climate Justice Using the Law to End Violence against Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Harmful Practices Female Genital Mutilation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Look at Progress and Challenges Read More »
Climate Justice Legislative Framework on Women’s and Girls’ Rights in West Africa: RFLD’s Comprehensive Report Read More »
Harmful Practices RFLD alongside UN Women West and Central Africa is committed to ending violence against women Read More »
Human Rights Advancing Women’s Access to Safe Abortion in Sub-Saharan Africa: AWASA Project Inception Meeting Read More »
Human Rights The sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa: a persistent taboo Read More »
Climate Justice The unequal distribution of paid and unpaid work: an obstacle to women’s participation in the labour market Read More »
Economic Justice Obstacles to the professional development of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Climate Justice Bridging the Gender Gap: The Imperative of a Gender-Sensitive Macroeconomic Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa Read More »
Human Rights Strengthening WHRD Protection Networks in West and Central Africa: A Consultation on Accountability and Gender Responsiveness Read More »
Climate Justice Empowering Change: The Remarkable Journey of RFLD President AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria and the Pan-African Feminist Movement Read More »
Climate Justice How policies enhance gender mainstreaming in Liberia, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Togo: Gaps, challenges, problems, way forward, state of affairs, and perspective Read More »
Harmful Practices Unmasking Systemic Injustices: Challenges in Legal Equality, Sexual Exploitation, and Harmful Practices in West and Central Africa Read More »
Human Rights RFLD Hosts Delegation from African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders Read More »
Climate Justice Watch the Video – Rural Women, Rural Power: RFLD’s Economic Justice Fund Drives Economic Growth and Gender Equality Read More »
Economic Justice Strengthening Women’s Political Participation in Africa: Women of Africa, equity in political power Read More »
Climate Justice Celebrating Africa Youth Day: Upholding the Rights of Young Women and Girls Across the Continent Read More »
Climate Justice Fighting Gender Inequality and Violence in Francophone West Africa: A Worrying Prognosis Read More »
Harmful Practices Engaging Regional Human Rights Bodies to Accelerate the Elimination of Cross-Border FGM in Mali, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Funding Disparities between Francophone and Anglophone Feminist Organizations: A Challenge for Gender Equality Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES ACHPR Side Event on Environmental Rights and Human Rights Defenders in Africa: A Call for Action Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Education: The Imperative for the Empowerment of Women and Girls in West Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Congratulations to Hon. Rémy Ngoy Lumbu on his Re-election as ACHPR Chairperson Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Braving the Silence: The Heroic Struggle of Women in Academic and Administrative Spheres Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Strengthening feminism: Reflections on the francophone regional feminist retreat in September 2023 Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Empowering Feminism: Reflecting on the Regional Francophone Feminist Retreat of September 2023 Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES International Day of the Girl 2023: The RFLD’s Commitment to Protecting the Sexual and Reproductive Rights of Girls in West and Central Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES PRESS RELEASE: RFLD Consultation in Parakou: A Decisive Step towards Peace and Community Harmony Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Empowering Communities: RFLD’s Pioneering Feminist Work in West and Central Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES A Confluence of Visionaries: CHARM AFRICA Consortium and RFLD Forge a Path Towards Equality Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Women Leaders Network for Development – RFLD: Championing Women and Girls’ Rights in Francophone Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Consultation on ACHPR guidelines on freedom of expression and assembly Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Silent margins: The struggle of French-speaking African feminist organizations for the support of international donors Read More »
Articles RFLGD A message from RFLD’s President AGUEH Dossi — Silent Margins: The Struggle of Francophone African Feminist Organizations for International Donor Support Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement receives financial support from the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Benin Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Call for applications: Regional retreat for French-speaking women on human rights and civic space (fully funded) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Expanding women’s and girls’ rights: strengthening implementation of the Maputo Protocol Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Combating gender inequality, stereotypes and discrimination in West and Central Africa: 2 RFLD reports you need to download Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD President acts as Panelist for the Launch of Lemlem, AWDF’s strategic framework Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Strengthening voices against sexual harassment in West and Central Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES “Breaking chains, building dreams: A future without child marriage in West and Central Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Changing the discourse on gender justice in West and Central Africa: consolidating the efforts of civil society Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Welcome to the Advisory Board of the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES AFRICAN CHILDREN’S DAY: RFLD discusses children’s rights in the digital environment with civil society organizations Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Presentation of RFLD’s New Logo – Présentation du Nouveau Logo du RFLD Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES ACHPR grants Observer Status to the NGO Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement – RFLD Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Our New “Report on Women’s Voice in a Patriarchal Society – Change the Narrative” is published Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD draws up a satisfactory balance sheet and announces great prospects Read More »
RFLD organized an Advocacy Meeting in Cameroun ahead the celebration of the Maputo Protocol 20 years Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES New RFLD report on “Legislative framework on girls’ and women’s rights in West Africa”. Read More »
Articles RFLGD Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement – RFLD officially joins The Steering Committee of The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) supported by The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD’s High Level Engagement with the African Union African Governance Architecture Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Advocacy for the ratification of the Maputo Protocol in Niger: an RFLD Documentation Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD endorses ACHPR Press Statement on the Tragic Murder of Edwin CHILOBA Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD among the leading organizations at the forefront of the human rights defence in Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Capacities of traditional and religious leaders and local authorities strengthened to eliminate FGM Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD appeals to the Nigerien authorities to assume their responsibilities for the ratification of the Maputo Protocol Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES CIVIC SPACE IN COTE D’IVOIRE: Ivorian human rights defenders and journalists join hands for a stronger civic space Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES REGIONAL DIALOGUE ON HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES AND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT IN TOGO Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES WORKSHOP ON GENDER-SENSITIVE REPORTING IN THE CONTEXT OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES International Day of the Girl: RFLD’s 9 recommendations to put an end to Female Genital Mutilation in West Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Communiqué de Presse – Atelier du RFLD au GhanaPress release – RFLD workshop in GhanaCommuniqué de Presse – Atelier du RFLD au Ghana Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Freedom of expression and assembly in Togo: What effective and transformative policies are needed to change the situation? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Gender promotion in the Gambia: What policies for integrating gender into sectoral development policies? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Capacity-building to coordinate the collection, analysis and use of data on VAWG/VBGS/adverse practices, SRH and reproductive rights indicators Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Eradicating the social barriers that prevent women from accessing knowledge and creating income-generating activities is fundamental to the fight against poverty Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Human rights situation in Burkina Faso: What future for young people despite the widespread violence? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Submissions by RFLD and CIVICUS to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review on civil society space in Benin Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES What can be learned from the management of information on gender-based violence in the Central African Republic? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Improving women’s living conditions: A matter of urgency for women’s access to adequate healthcare Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES In Kinshasa – RDC, the RFLD through the CHARM project strengthens the capacities of HRDs and Media Actors Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD workshop with the President of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) – Kinshasa, DRC Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES “Rights of displaced women to housing, land and property” – Spotlight on the Kampala Convention Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Launch of the RFLD Handbook on Female Genital Mutilation (Survivors’ compendium) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Restricting press freedom: Journalists and web-activists discuss under the aegis of the RFLD Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES High-Level Advocacy Mission to Niger for the Ratification of the Maputo Protocol Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Side Event ACHPR 71st Session organized by CEMIRIDE, CIVICUS, and RFLD Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES VISIT OF H.E. AMB. SALAH HAMMAD TO THE RFLD: Towards strengthening relations between the RFLD and the African Union Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES New RFLD training material on the Ratification of the Maputo Protocol in Niger Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES What role could the media play in putting an end to genital mutilation in West Africa? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Peace and Security in West Africa: Turning to Local Initiatives to Combat Violent Extremism and Radicalization Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES How can the Structural Causes of Gender Inequality be articulated and put into practice in International Development Policy? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES What characteristics should a transformation policy designed to combat gender inequality have? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Genital mutilation in Benin: Current situation, demonstrations and recommendations Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES ADVOCACY FOR THE MAPUTO PROTOCOL – The President of the RFLD received by H.E. Mrs Adidjatou MATHYS, Minister of Labour and Public Service of Benin Read More »
Non classifié(e) RFLD CIVICUS ACHPR Side Event on Shrinking of Civic and Democratic Space – Focus on Eswatini and Benin Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Benin’s progress in promoting gender equality and women’s rights Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Togo and Niger: RFLD speaks out Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Women’s participation in governance, social and cultural issues through advocacy and policy development: Focus on the Maputo Protocol Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES A delegation from the Association Nationale des Communes du Bénin (ANCB) pays a courtesy call on the President of the RFLD Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Impact – Testimonials on the lives of beneficiaries (Project implemented by RFLD and funded by US Embassy Benin) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD campaign to end sexual harassment in French-speaking West Africa Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES 18th Anniversary of the Maputo Protocol: Where do we stand on the rights of displaced women to housing, land and property? Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Spotlight on African Human Rights Mechanisms (an opportunity for CSOs) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Eight RFLD Publications on Human Rights – Civic Space – and Women’s Rights Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Putting an end to harmful practices in Benin (Sexual and reproductive health of girls and young people) Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Participation of the RFLD President as a Panelist at a FAWE Africa Office Academy on Women’s Political Participation Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES RFLD trains 600 young people in Benin in Civic Engagement and Citizen Participation Read More »
PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES Press Release: RFLD and CIVICUS Regional Activity on Civic Space Restrictions Read More »