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Félicitations à Mahamoud Ali Youssouf : Un Nouveau Départ pour l’Afrique Women's Rights
February 15, 2025 Africa

Félicitations à Mahamoud Ali Youssouf : Un Nouveau Départ pour l’Afrique

Le 15 février 2025, le Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) adresse ses félicitations à M. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf pour sa réélection à la présidence de la Commission de l’Union Africaine. Son expérience en diplomatie et ses efforts pour la sécurité en Afrique sont salués, notamment son prix de l’Union Européenne pour la lutte contre la piraterie. Le RFLD souligne l’importance de l’implication des jeunes et de l’autonomisation des femmes dans le développement local. Sous sa direction, une promotion de la justice sociale et de l’égalité est attendue, avec une collaboration essentielle entre divers acteurs pour un avenir prospère en Afrique.

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Towards Justice and Healing: A Powerful Report on Women’s Human Rights in West Africa Women's Rights
December 4, 2024 Africa

Towards Justice and Healing: A Powerful Report on Women’s Human Rights in West Africa

The report titled “Towards Justice and Healing,” released by the Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) in June 2024, addresses the plight of women victims of human rights violations in West Africa. Amid the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, it emphasizes the urgent need for awareness and action. Covering 15 countries, the 254-page document details various forms of violence, including domestic abuse and female genital mutilation, and presents case studies illustrating their severe impacts. It includes recommendations for improving justice and accountability systems, protecting victims, and promoting healing, aiming for a future free from violence and discrimination for women.

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RFLD Joins the Support Group for the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders of the ACHPR (African Union) Human Rights
November 30, 2024 Africa

RFLD Joins the Support Group for the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders of the ACHPR (African Union)

The Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) has officially joined the Support Group for the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders during the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This collaboration aims to amplify RFLD’s commitment to defending youth and women’s rights, focusing on capacity building, awareness raising, and advocacy for legislative reforms. The Support Group includes key human rights organizations and plays a pivotal role in ensuring protection for human rights defenders across Africa. RFLD aims to enhance civic space and freedom of expression while encouraging collective action towards these objectives.

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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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