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RFLD’s Inaugural Reference Report on African Francophone Feminist Movements

Women's Rights

May 27, 2026 Africa

RFLD’s Inaugural Reference Report on African Francophone Feminist Movements

The inaugural report titled “State of African Francophone Feminist Movements 2026” by RFLD highlights the significance of African francophone feminist movements, often overlooked in favor of anglophone narratives. It addresses critical issues such as funding gaps and diminishing civic spaces in the Sahel and West Africa while showcasing the innovative strategies these movements employ under challenging conditions. The report outlines RFLD’s theory of change through six key concepts and offers seven strategic recommendations aimed at the international philanthropic community. Available in both English and French, the report represents a significant step towards centering the conversation on these movements.

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Resourcing Feminist Movements in Francophone West Africa : WHAT NEXT ?

Women's Rights

April 28, 2025 Africa

Resourcing Feminist Movements in Francophone West Africa : WHAT NEXT ?

On April 24, 2025 and Alliance Magazine hosted an online meeting focused on feminist funding in Francophone West Africa. The event gathered philanthropists, donors, and activists to discuss funding disparities, particularly the marginalization of Francophone organizations compared to English-speaking ones. Key speakers emphasized the urgent need for equitable funding, addressing issues such as gender-based violence and LGBTQI+ rights. Participants called for increased donor accountability and collaboration among feminist movements. The discussion underscored the challenges faced by local organizations and the importance of systemic support to enable their crucial work in advancing social justice and women’s rights in the region.

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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
CandidSeal of Transparency 2025Sceau de transparence 2025

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