Women's Rights
October 1, 2026
Africa
Standing together for women human rights defenders
On October 1, 2026, the Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) met with Her Excellency Mrs. Catharina Cappelin, the Ambassador of Sweden to Senegal, at the Swedish Embassy in Dakar. This gathering highlighted the long-standing partnership between the embassy and civil society efforts in the region to promote human rights and gender equality. RFLD expressed appreciation for Ambassador Cappelin’s impactful work, which fosters an environment for women human rights defenders to voice their needs. The meeting preceded the upcoming African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights session, where RFLD will represent diverse women’s experiences. The dialogue established new ideas for future collaboration.
