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RFLD’s President Mrs AGUEH Joins Panel of Experts on Childcare and Equality

Human Rights

November 10, 2023 Africa

RFLD’s President Mrs AGUEH Joins Panel of Experts on Childcare and Equality

Mrs AGUEH Dossi Gloria, President of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), joined a panel of experts on childcare and equality. The panel discussed the challenges to gender equality in caregiving and how to overcome them, focusing on advocacy, policy, and research in Francophone Africa.

Gender equality in caregiving is important for women’s economic empowerment, children’s well-being, and creating a more just and equitable society. To promote gender equality in caregiving, governments, businesses, civil society organizations, and individuals can work together to implement policies and programs that support working parents and caregivers, and to challenge harmful gender stereotypes about caregiving.

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Celebrating Africa Youth Day: Upholding the Rights of Young Women and Girls Across the Continent

Climate Justice

November 1, 2023 Africa

Celebrating Africa Youth Day: Upholding the Rights of Young Women and Girls Across the Continent

In celebrating Africa Youth Day, it’s crucial to acknowledge the resilience of young people while also highlighting the specific challenges faced by women and girls across the continent. RFLD, a leading organization dedicated to supporting young women and girls, stands at the forefront of addressing these challenges. Through advocacy, education, and empowerment initiatives, RFLD aims to combat early marriage, limited educational opportunities, and exploitative work environments. Their commitment to amplifying the voices of young women and girls aligns with the spirit of Africa Youth Day, advocating for their rights, safety, and a future free from constraints. By nurturing an environment of equality and opportunity, RFLD endeavors to empower young women and girls, enabling them to shape their destinies and contribute meaningfully to their communities and the continent

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A message from RFLD’s President AGUEH Dossi — Silent Margins: The Struggle of Francophone African Feminist Organizations for International Donor Support

Articles RFLGD

August 28, 2023 Africa

A message from RFLD’s President AGUEH Dossi — Silent Margins: The Struggle of Francophone African Feminist Organizations for International Donor Support

The article discusses the challenges faced by Francophone African feminist organizations in securing financial support from international donors. These organizations work tirelessly to address pressing gender issues in their regions, but their efforts are often met with limited financial support. The article highlights the need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to international donor support, and calls for a paradigm shift in how global advocacy and philanthropy operate

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For funders and partnersPour les bailleurs et les partenaires

Fund the women who defend rights in Africa, nowFinancez maintenant les femmes qui défendent les droits en Afrique

Aid to women’s organisations is falling. RFLD moves funding fast to women-led organisations and defenders, in French and English, through a network of 1,143 member organisations in more than 35 African countries.L’aide aux organisations de femmes recule. Le RFLD achemine vite les financements vers les organisations de femmes et les défenseures, en français et en anglais, grâce à un réseau de 1 143 organisations membres dans plus de 35 pays africains.

RFLD currently serves as Co-Chair of the SEA-T Programme Advisory Council, mandated to ensure the programme’s direction, priorities, and resources are meaningfully aligned with the visions of African women-led civil society. The SEA-T Programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.Le RFLD assure actuellement la coprésidence du Conseil consultatif du programme SEA-T, chargé de veiller à ce que l’orientation, les priorités et les ressources du programme soient réellement alignées sur les visions de la société civile africaine portée par les femmes. Le programme SEA-T est financé par le ministère fédéral allemand de la Coopération économique et du Développement (BMZ) et mis en œuvre par la Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. See the partnershipVoir le partenariat

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35+African countriespays africains
N°553ACHPR observer statusstatut d’observateur CADHP
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