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Shrinking Civic Space and Backlash Against Advocacy Actions: Attacks on WHRDs and Impunity in Sub-Saharan Africa Human Rights
December 6, 2023 Africa

Shrinking Civic Space and Backlash Against Advocacy Actions: Attacks on WHRDs and Impunity in Sub-Saharan Africa

In Sub-Saharan Africa, WHRDs face a shrinking civic space and escalating attacks. These attacks include physical violence, sexual harassment, online attacks, legal persecution, and social ostracism. This is fueled by impunity, where perpetrators go unpunished. The consequences are silenced voices, limited progress on human rights, and a climate of fear. To address this, governments must strengthen legal frameworks, investigate and prosecute attacks, support WHRDs, raise awareness, and collaborate internationally. This is crucial to ensure the safety and security of WHRDs and create a more enabling environment for their vital work.

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RFLD Hosts Delegation from African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders Human Rights
November 10, 2023 Africa

RFLD Hosts Delegation from African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) and the African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRD Initiative) are two pan-African organizations working to promote and protect the rights of women human rights defenders. During a recent visit to RFLD’s office in Porto-Novo, Benin, the WHRD Initiative delegation discussed the upcoming West and Central Africa consultation of women human rights defenders. This consultation is an opportunity for women human rights defenders in the region to come together, share their experiences, and develop strategies for strengthening their work. The consultation is expected to be a productive and impactful event that will contribute to the strengthening of the women’s human rights movement in West and Central Africa.

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