DRL Strengthening LGBTQI+ Human Rights in Francophone West and Central Africa
Civic space continues to rapidly shrink around the world with human rights defenders and civil society organizations facing increasingly hostile environments in which to operate and hold governments accountable.
Francophone West and Central Africa are no exception to this global trend.
In addition to coups and extraconstitutional changes in government, the people of West and Central Africa have faced widespread restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, of association, and of peaceful assembly.
Repressive cybercrime and NGO laws, crackdowns on peaceful protests, and increased government monitoring have made it more difficult for civil society and independent media to operate and demand accountability for human rights violations and corruption.
Members of marginalized populations face compounded challenges as they are targets of social stigma and discrimination because of their identities.
Francophone West and Central Africa are no exception to this global trend.
In addition to coups and extraconstitutional changes in government, the people of West and Central Africa have faced widespread restrictions on fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression, of association, and of peaceful assembly.
Repressive cybercrime and NGO laws, crackdowns on peaceful protests, and increased government monitoring have made it more difficult for civil society and independent media to operate and demand accountability for human rights violations and corruption.
Members of marginalized populations face compounded challenges as they are targets of social stigma and discrimination because of their identities.
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International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
U.S. Department of State
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Estimated Funding: $6,100,000,000
Office: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Estimated Funding: $6,100,000,000
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Date Posted:
2024-02-08
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2024-05-09
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