West African Feminist Network RFLD Operational, Focusing on Women Human Rights Defenders

The Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD), a network focused on women leaders for development, convened a high-level Afro-feminist consultation on June 16, 2026. The meeting centered on the protection of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in West Africa. The RFLD is described as an institutional anchor for the West African feminist movement, indicating its significant role in advocating for women's rights and safety in the region.

This initiative is important for highlighting the challenges faced by women human rights defenders in West Africa and the efforts being made to protect them.