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Faced with the reality of gender-based sexual violence in Nigeria, RFLD has implemented practical strategies and concrete actions

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January 21, 2024 Africa

Faced with the reality of gender-based sexual violence in Nigeria, RFLD has implemented practical strategies and concrete actions

Gender-based sexual violence is a persistent and worrying problem in Nigeria. Despite efforts to combat such violence, much remains to be done to ensure the safety and well-being…

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Sexual violence and stigmatization of survivors in post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire

Harmful Practices

January 21, 2024 Africa

Sexual violence and stigmatization of survivors in post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire

Post-conflict communities in Côte d’Ivoire have been deeply scarred by the violence and trauma experienced during the years of conflict. Survivors, who suffered various forms of violence, continue…

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SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN ARMED CONFLICT ZONES IN NORTHERN BURKINA-FASO

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January 11, 2024 Africa

SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN ARMED CONFLICT ZONES IN NORTHERN BURKINA-FASO

Sexual violence against women and girls in war-torn northern Burkina Faso is a pervasive and devastating issue. Armed conflict creates a climate of insecurity where rape, sexual slavery, and other forms of violence are used as weapons of war. These acts inflict deep physical, psychological, and social scars on victims, disrupting families and communities.

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Sexual violence against women and girls in GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

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January 11, 2024 Africa

Sexual violence against women and girls in GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

In Goma, DRC, sexual violence rages – a weapon of war used against women, children, and the vulnerable. This scourge leaves devastating physical and psychological scars, isolates victims, and hinders societal peace. Organizations like RFLD fight for change, urging for security, equality, and survivor support. Combating this issue requires a collective effort to address root causes, empower survivors, and build a future free from fear. It’s Goma’s story, but also a global call to action for a world where no one walks in the shadow of violence.

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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

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