Human Rights
March 4, 2026
Africa
RFLD Assumes the Presidency of the GIZ Africa SEA-T Advisory Council for 2026 – A Historic Milestone for Francophone African Feminism
The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) has been appointed to lead the SEA-T Advisory Council in 2026, marking a pivotal development in the governance of African feminist organizations. Founded in 2012, RFLD reaches over 2.9 million women and girls yearly and seeks to address systemic funding challenges that predominantly affect Francophone feminist groups. The SEA-T program aims to empower civil society and promote gender equality across Africa through a collaborative model. RFLD’s presidency will focus on closing funding gaps, enhancing protections for women human rights defenders, generating crucial data, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering collective advocacy efforts.