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190 Participants, 55 Countries: Relive Our Digital Violence Webinar | Watch Recording Now Women's Rights
February 13, 2026 Africa

190 Participants, 55 Countries: Relive Our Digital Violence Webinar | Watch Recording Now

On February 10, 2026, the webinar “Digital Violence Across Africa: Continental Strategies from the RFLD Safety Compendium” marked a historic moment, uniting 190 participants from all 55 African countries for a 90-minute discussion on critical topics like platform accountability and digital safety. Advocates, government officials, and experts engaged in bilingual dialogue, addressing over 40 questions and sharing insights from four panelists. This event highlighted the importance of transnational advocacy and legal frameworks in enhancing the safety of digital spaces across Africa. The compendium resulting from this initiative is accessible for free online, fostering continued dialogue on these pressing issues.

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Dɔnùesè Climate Justice
January 7, 2025 Africa

Dɔnùesè

RFLD a créé la plateforme Dɔnùesè, dédiée à la surveillance des lois protégeant les femmes en Afrique de l’Ouest et Centrale. Ce Centre de Données, une initiative du Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement, est essentiel pour promouvoir l’égalité des genres et l’inclusion sociale. Son nom, signifiant « développement de l’information » en langue Fon, met en avant son rôle dans la collecte, l’analyse et la diffusion de données de qualité sur les questions de genre. En fournissant des ensembles de données et des analyses détaillées, il soutient les chercheurs, les organisations de la société civile et les décideurs dans la lutte contre les disparités entre les sexes.

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Africa Day 2024: Reflecting on RFLD’s Work Empowering Women and Girls Climate Justice
May 25, 2024 Africa

Africa Day 2024: Reflecting on RFLD’s Work Empowering Women and Girls

Celebrating Africa Day, the Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) highlights our mission of empowering women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. RFLD works to dismantle barriers to gender equality and social inclusion through promoting human right, fostering collaboration, and advocating for the rights of women in areas like SHRH, civic engagement, economic justice, climate change, and peacebuilding.

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