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

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 RFLD Team

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 RFLD Team

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 RFLD Team

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 RFLD Team

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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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

  • 1,143member organisationsorganisations membres
  • 35+African countriespays africains
  • N°553ACHPR observer statusstatut d’observateur CADHP
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Economic justice and climate justiceJustice économique et justice climatique

Women cannot be safe or equal without land, income and a voice in climate decisions. Economic and climate justice run through every RFLD programme, from ending violence to political leadership and health.Les femmes ne peuvent être en sécurité ni égales sans terre, revenus et voix dans les décisions climatiques. La justice économique et climatique traverse chaque programme du RFLD, de la fin des violences au leadership politique et à la santé.

Economic justiceJustice économiqueLand, work and the care economyLa terre, le travail et l’économie des soinsInheritance and land rights, decent work, credit for women and gender-responsive budgets.Droits successoraux et fonciers, travail décent, crédit pour les femmes et budgets sensibles au genre. Climate justiceJustice climatiqueWomen leading adaptationLes femmes à la tête de l’adaptationWomen-led adaptation, land rights, climate finance that reaches grassroots groups and a just transition.Adaptation menée par les femmes, droits fonciers, finance climatique qui atteint les groupes de base et transition juste. ProgrammeProgrammeRFLD Climate ActionRFLD Climate ActionOur programme for women’s leadership in the climate transition across sub-Saharan Africa.Notre programme pour le leadership des femmes dans la transition climatique en Afrique subsaharienne.
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