Alliance magazine 346d ago

Feminist movements in Francophone Africa continue to face mounting political instability, rising anti-rights and anti-gender ideologies, and the severe effects of climate change, all with limited fiscal support. Over half of the countries in Africa are French-speaking, but funding opportunities, movement organising and advocacy spaces are set up with English speakers in mind. Barriers to access leave Francophone feminist movements starved of crucial financial support, and though these movements have proven to be dynamic and innovative, it’s time for funders to step up and meet the moment. Join us for a conversation with expert speakers and activists from the region on the current state of feminist organizing in Francophone West Africa and how funders can increase their support to these movements. Moderated by Françoise Moudouthe, CEO, African Women’s Development Fund, speakers include: B. Caroline Kouassiaman Executive Director, ISDAO Pronouns: She, Her Kadidiatou SOW Director, Le Centre ODAS Pronouns: She, Her AGUEH Dossi Sekonnou Gloria Founder and President, Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) Pronouns: She, Her Eli Rosalie Nezien Senior Programme Officer, Francophone West Africa Foundation for a Just Society Pronouns: She, Her Moderated by Françoise Moudouthe CEO, African Women’s Development Fund Pronouns: She, Her