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Une Approche Féministe Transformatrice pour la Protection des Défenseures des Droits Humains en Afrique Women's Rights
October 5, 2025 Africa

Une Approche Féministe Transformatrice pour la Protection des Défenseures des Droits Humains en Afrique

Cette consultation vise à décoloniser les mécanismes de droits humains par une approche féministe transformative, tirant parti de l’expertise vécue des participantes. Les résultats attendus incluent une autonomisation durable, une augmentation des soumissions féministes et la transformation des structures de pouvoir pour une justice sociale plus équitable.

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RFLD at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Human Rights
May 6, 2025 Africa

RFLD at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

A delegation led by RFLD Human Rights Senior Officer Mr. John Gbenagnon is participating in the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gambia. RFLD promotes and protects the rights of women, youth, and minorities through partnerships and advocacy for gender policies. They focus on supporting Women Human Rights Defenders (W/HRDs) and facilitating collaboration among human rights organizations. Key activities include hosting side events on civic engagement, bilateral meetings with ACHPR Commissioners, and providing essential data for human rights violations. The RFLD’s mission centers on creating a secure environment for advocates across Africa.

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Highlights from the RFLD – CUSO International Meeting on Gender Equality, Human Rights Advocacy and Youth Inclusion Women's Rights
February 6, 2025 Africa

Highlights from the RFLD – CUSO International Meeting on Gender Equality, Human Rights Advocacy and Youth Inclusion

The February 5, 2025, meeting in Porto Novo, between CUSO International and RFLD marked a significant collaboration toward promoting gender equality, youth inclusion, and human rights advocacy. RFLD President Dossi emphasized international cooperation’s role in sustainable development, showcasing local project successes. CUSO shared innovative project experiences applicable to Benin, focusing on youth and women’s active participation in addressing gender-based violence and decision-making. The meeting underscored the necessity of networking for human rights and discussed funding challenges faced by local organizations. The partnership aims to pool resources, enhancing advocacy capacity and fostering changes to improve human rights and gender equality in the region.

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RFLD receives an award of 250 000 USD from the US Embassy in Benin for the coming 12 Months Human Rights
October 26, 2024 Africa

RFLD receives an award of 250 000 USD from the US Embassy in Benin for the coming 12 Months

The U.S. Embassy in Benin granted $250,000 to the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) for the project “Engaged Citizens for Inclusive Governance and Local Development in Borgou” (CEGIDEL-Borgou). This initiative targets four communes in the Borgou department and aims to enhance citizen participation, local government accountability, and sustainable development. RFLD will conduct trainings for citizens and civil society organizations, implement monitoring mechanisms for transparency, encourage collaboration among diverse groups, and promote local initiatives addressing community needs. This support reflects the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to fostering democracy and good governance in Benin and RFLD’s dedication to improving lives in the region.

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Join the Africa Engage 2024 Hackathon for Human Rights Solutions Human Rights
September 21, 2024 Africa

Join the Africa Engage 2024 Hackathon for Human Rights Solutions

The Africa Engage 2024 Hackathon is a two-day event in Banjul, Gambia, on October 18-19, 2024, aimed at empowering African developers and advocates to create accessible digital solutions for enhancing human rights engagement. Hosted by Magamba Network and others, the initiative focuses on increasing accessibility and user engagement with human rights tools, facilitating reporting of violations, and connecting users with relevant organizations. Participants must submit user-friendly proposals that function online and offline. The winning team will receive cash prizes and mentorship. The application deadline is October 10, 2024, and teams from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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