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Africa

Photo: Mari Lindgren / Kvinna till Kvinna

Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and Rwanda

We support local organisations who work for women’s rights and sustainable peace in several African countries.

Our goal is a future in which women have the same rights and opportunities as men to participate in society. We want women to be able to live a life free from sexual violence, abuse, discrimination and poverty.

Our work in Africa is conducted from our offices in Bukavu, Monrovia and Kigali.

School girls in Uvira in South Kivu, the DRC. Photo: Cato Lein

Where we work in Africa

DR Congo

Women in the DRC face significant obstacles – including violence – to accessing political power, economic resources and basic services. Our partners work to challenge discriminatory norms and increase respect for women’s rights.
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Liberia

Liberia’s women’s movement played a key role in bringing peace to the country after years of civil war. Today, our partners support survivors of sexual violence and advocate for women’s political and economic empowerment.
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Rwanda

In Rwanda, 61% of seats in parliament are held by women – the highest in the world. But norms and traditions still hold women back. Our partners prevent gender-based violence and promote women’s participation in decision-making.
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“Happiness for me is speaking out and standing up for myself. I am not afraid to show I am a girl – with ideas and talent.”

– Francine Kasimba of our Congolese partner organisation CEDEJ-GL

Photo: Bertin Mungombe

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million women and girls alive today were married off before they turned 18
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women and girls in west and central Africa had this happen to them

“Now, I have self-esteem, respect and dignity. I know I can contribute to society.”

– Yamah Kormah, who took part in a training on women’s economic empowerment, organised by our Liberian partner RWRS.

Members of our partner organisation, West Point Women for Health and Development. Photo: Bertin Mungombe

News from Africa

Stepping up the work for girls’ rights during ”shadow pandemic”

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DRC students overcome harassment and violence

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“Happiness for me is speaking out and standing up for myself”

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Liberian women unite against violence

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Nation-wide movement for gender equality in the DRC

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Men and boys against violence in Liberia

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