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The Women Leaders Network for Development- RFLD Calls for Support to End Discrimination and Violence Against Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

Human Rights

March 11, 2024 Africa

The Women Leaders Network for Development- RFLD Calls for Support to End Discrimination and Violence Against Women in Sub-Saharan Africa

The Women Leaders Network is on a mission to champion gender equality and human rights across Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this ambitious goal, we are raising $10 million USD to fund our strategic plan for 2023-2028

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The sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa: a persistent taboo

Human Rights

November 20, 2023 Africa

The sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa: a persistent taboo

Access to sexual and reproductive rights for women and girls in French-speaking Africa remains a major challenge, mainly due to the persistent taboo surrounding these issues. These rights face numerous obstacles, including limited access to appropriate health services, restrictive abortion laws, an alarming prevalence of sexual violence, and restrictive social and cultural norms. Awareness-raising, capacity-building for NGOs, the adoption of favorable laws, and access to health information and services are crucial steps towards full recognition of the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa.

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The unequal distribution of paid and unpaid work: an obstacle to women’s participation in the labour market

Climate Justice

November 17, 2023 Africa

The unequal distribution of paid and unpaid work: an obstacle to women’s participation in the labour market

This article highlights the disproportionate burden of unpaid care borne by women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa, underlining the impact of these responsibilities on their daily lives and highlighting the need for collective action to reduce this inequality.

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English and French Version of RFLD’s 2022 Annual Report

PUBLICATIONS ET ARTICLES

February 1, 2023 Africa

English and French Version of RFLD’s 2022 Annual Report

The 2022 report of the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) is available on all platforms

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