Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD)

We invite you to discover our 2023 #annual #report to learn more about our actions, our results, and impact Here: https://lnkd.in/e_pTMYWn Nous vous invitons à découvrir notre #rapport #annuel 2023 pour en savoir plus sur nos actions, nos résultats et impact: Ici: https://lnkd.in/eN_WcqXE

In recent years, the issue of #sexual #exploitation, #abuse, and #harassment (SEAH) has garnered increased attention across the globe. In West Africa, the Network of Women Leaders for Development (RFLD) has been at the forefront of addressing these pressing issues, particularly as they affect women and marginalized communities. Through comprehensive #research and #advocacy efforts, RFLD has unearthed alarming patterns of #SEAH in various #West #African countries. This case study aims to highlight RFLD's #findings, the stories of affected #individuals, and the potential #pathways for change. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eGfdU6d8

In October 2024, with funding from Sida, our CHARM Africa consortium composed of Defend Defenders, RFLD, and Magamba Network organized a Continental #HumanRights #Hackaton with the participation of Hon. Remy Ngoy Lumbu, ACHPR Chairperson as the President of the Jury. Update : Our winners will be releasing soon a user-friendly solution that makes human rights instruments easily accessible to all Africans, regardless of their digital literacy or technology access. Monthly cases will be submitted to the ACHPR Working Group on Human Rights Defenders and significant human rights instruments in a friendly will be accessible via the App, including but not limited to: • Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their. Protection in Africa • African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights • The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, better known as the Maputo Protocol • African Youth Charter • Kampala Convention • Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Older Persons • Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa • African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance • Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Citizens to Social Protection and Social Security • Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights Relating to the Specific Aspects of the Right to a Nationality and the Eradication of Statelessness in Africa Etc….

Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) is organizing a Francophone Regional Dialogue Beijing +30 in West and Central Africa from March 25 to 27, 2025 in Benin. The dialogue will bring together participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad. The target groups for this initiative include: 1 Civil Society Organizations: Those engaged in advocating for gender equality and women’s rights. 2 Women and Youth Activists: Individuals involved in initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality. 3 Policymakers and Government Officials: Representatives who influence policy decisions. 4 Community Leaders: Influential figures who can mobilize local support. 5 Media Representatives: Journalists who can help raise awareness on gender issues. 6 International Organizations: Entities focused on gender equality. 7 Academics and Researchers: Experts who can contribute to advocacy efforts. 8 General Public: Community members who will benefit from increased awareness.

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) is organizing a Francophone Regional Dialogue Beijing +30 with focus on West and Central Africa from March 25 to 27, 2025, in Benin. The dialogue will bring together participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Chad. Learn more

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains a critical issue in the Sahel, West, and Central Africa, marked by various forms such as intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and harmful traditional practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and forced marriages.

It's a victorious day for women and girls across the continent! The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the AU has just adopted the #AUEVAWGConvention, a first of its kind comprehensive continental instrument to address #VAWG in Africa.

- Congratulations to H.E. Selma Malika - Algeria on her election as AUC Deputy Chairperson - Félicitations à S.E. Selma Malika - Algérie pour son élection au poste de Vice-Présidente de la Commission de l’Union Africaine - Parabéns à S.E. Selma Malika - Argélia pela sua eleição ao cargo de Vice-Presidente da AUC

The Network of Women Leaders for Development congratulates H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf on his re-election as President of the African Union Commission.

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.