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Supporting the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Women's Rights
July 20, 2024 Africa

Supporting the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) 2023-2028 Strategic Plan

The Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) is a women-led organization dedicated to eradicating discrimination and violence against women and girls while promoting gender equality across Africa.

With a strategic plan for 2023-2028, RFLD aims to amplify women’s voices and empower them through advocacy, civil liberties, economic justice, and participatory governance.

Facing significant challenges like poverty and gender-based violence, RFLD seeks a $10 million fundraising target to strengthen women’s rights, increase their representation, and support women-led organizations. The organization encourages support for its transformative initiatives to create a just future for women and girls in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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The sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa: a persistent taboo Human Rights
November 20, 2023 Africa

The sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa: a persistent taboo

Access to sexual and reproductive rights for women and girls in French-speaking Africa remains a major challenge, mainly due to the persistent taboo surrounding these issues. These rights face numerous obstacles, including limited access to appropriate health services, restrictive abortion laws, an alarming prevalence of sexual violence, and restrictive social and cultural norms. Awareness-raising, capacity-building for NGOs, the adoption of favorable laws, and access to health information and services are crucial steps towards full recognition of the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls in French-speaking Africa.

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Empowering Change: The Remarkable Journey of RFLD President AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria and the Pan-African Feminist Movement Climate Justice
November 12, 2023 Africa

Empowering Change: The Remarkable Journey of RFLD President AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria and the Pan-African Feminist Movement

The article delves into the inspiring journey of AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria, President of the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), tracing the organization’s evolution since its inception in 2012. From its humble beginnings, RFLD has grown into a formidable pan-African feminist force, operating in 27 countries with a network of 60 member organizations. AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria reflects on the challenges overcome and milestones achieved, highlighting the commitment to empowering women, advocating for gender equality, and fostering strategic partnerships that amplify the impact of the organization across the continent. The interview provides valuable insights into RFLD’s contributions to advancing women’s rights, promoting social change, and shaping a more inclusive and just Africa.

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