Tag: RFLD
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Déjà disponible – Guide de Prévention et de Gestion des Conflits au Bénin : Focus sur le Nord
L’équipe du Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement est fière de publier notre Nouveau Guide intitulé “Guide de Prévention et de Gestion des Conflits au Bénin : Focus sur le Nord‘. Il ne s’agit pas pour le RFLD d’idéaliser le fonctionnement des mécanismes traditionnels de gestion des conflits, mais par contre d’évaluer leur légitimité,…
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RFLD Joins WADEMOS Network Annual Meeting to Amplify Civil Society Responses to Democratic Recession in West Africa
Accra, Ghana, November 29, 2023 – The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) is present at the WADEMOS Network Annual Meeting, which is taking place in Accra, Ghana, from November 29 to 30, 2023. RFLD is a member of the Steering Committee of WADEMOS, a regional network of over 30 civil society organizations (CSOs)…
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Join RFLD’s Mission on Giving Tuesday – Your support matters
As Giving Tuesday approaches, a global day dedicated to generosity and social impact, we invite you to join hands with the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) – the Network of Women Leaders for Development – in our unwavering mission to empower women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa. Stand with RFLD: Your Gift…
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Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Legal Advocacy and Support for Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa
In Sub-Saharan Africa, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive and devastating issue, affecting women and girls of all ages and backgrounds. This article will discuss the impactful work of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) in addressing GBV and the critical role of legal advocacy and support in ensuring justice and protection…
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Breaking Silences, Empowering Voices: A Call to Action for Women’s and Girls’ Sexual Health in Rural Sub-Saharan Africa
Women and girls in rural Sub-Saharan Africa encounter multifaceted obstacles to their sexual health, stemming from limited access to reproductive healthcare, cultural taboos surrounding sexuality and contraception, and prevalent sexual violence. Restricted access to healthcare due to distant facilities and financial constraints, coupled with cultural taboos inhibiting open discussions about sexual health, contributes to barriers…
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Online Harassment of Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Fight for a Safe Cyberspace
Online harassment of women in Sub-Saharan Africa is a rising concern encompassing threats, sexist comments, and non-consensual sharing of intimate content. This form of abuse induces anxiety, depression, and deters women’s social and economic engagement. Unique challenges include the absence of specific laws addressing such harassment, social norms justifying it, and limited digital access. Addressing…
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Using the Law to End Violence against Women and Girls in Sub-Saharan Africa
To bolster the fight against VAWG, stronger, clearer laws and improved enforcement and access to justice are crucial. Strengthening legislation, enhancing law enforcement through training and awareness, and mitigating access barriers for survivors are essential strategies. The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), a regional feminist organization, plays a vital role in combatting…
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Female Genital Mutilation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Look at Progress and Challenges
Female genital mutilation (FGM) persists as a harmful practice predominantly in Sub-Saharan Africa, affecting millions of girls and women. This ritualistic act, involving the partial or total removal of external genitalia, leads to severe physical and mental health consequences, including infections, complications during childbirth, chronic pain, and fertility issues, alongside impacting sexual life and relationships.…
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Legislative Framework on Women’s and Girls’ Rights in West Africa: RFLD’s Comprehensive Report
The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) recently released a comprehensive report titled “Legislative Framework on Women’s and Girls’ Rights in West Africa.” This document updates legislative regulations focusing on women and girls across 15 West African countries, emphasizing critical issues like Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), political participation,…
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RFLD alongside UN Women West and Central Africa is committed to ending violence against women
As a leading regional feminist organization, Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) is dedicated to driving impactful change alongside UN Women and women’s rights advocates. RFLD was honored to be selected by the UN Women Regional Office for West and Central Africa to participate in the Consultation on Advocacy, Coalition Building, and Transformative…