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Accra, 12–14 June 2026: Decolonizing Data — Download the full package Human Rights
May 16, 2026 Africa

Accra, 12–14 June 2026: Decolonizing Data — Download the full package

RFLD is excited to announce the West Africa Feminist Data Summit 2026, taking place in Accra, Ghana, from June 12 to 14, 2026. The event will gather around 100 feminist activists, data journalists, and women rights defenders to explore the theme “Decolonizing Data: Architecting feminist digital futures in West Africa.” The Summit aims to advance three key resolutions from the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights related to environmental information, data access for human rights, and protection against digital violence. Attendees will engage in discussions across eight thematic tracks, making it a significant gathering for coordinated advocacy in the region.

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190 Participants, 55 Countries: Relive Our Digital Violence Webinar | Watch Recording Now Women's Rights
February 13, 2026 Africa

190 Participants, 55 Countries: Relive Our Digital Violence Webinar | Watch Recording Now

On February 10, 2026, the webinar “Digital Violence Across Africa: Continental Strategies from the RFLD Safety Compendium” marked a historic moment, uniting 190 participants from all 55 African countries for a 90-minute discussion on critical topics like platform accountability and digital safety. Advocates, government officials, and experts engaged in bilingual dialogue, addressing over 40 questions and sharing insights from four panelists. This event highlighted the importance of transnational advocacy and legal frameworks in enhancing the safety of digital spaces across Africa. The compendium resulting from this initiative is accessible for free online, fostering continued dialogue on these pressing issues.

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