World Social Forum Cotonou 2026 — August 04 to 08
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Workshop for discussions on "Greyhounds as tools for the emancipation of rural women in Francophone Africa: connecting with the world"

✊ Social justice, human rights and gender equality

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As part of the workshop offered by the PSA, we are proposing a first morning of discussions on the theme: "Supporting the introduction of gender practices through peer-to-peer mentoring, from organization to organization." A pair of two participants will have prepared the introduction to the discussion and selected individuals to share their experiences. We are launching a call for participation from organizations in Latin America, North Africa, or the English-speaking world who have experience to share on this topic. For your information: For nearly two years, the Geneva Food Sovereignty Platform (a team of women leaders from Africa, webinars), a 5-day workshop in Benin in October 2025 (40 women, 8 countries), and a compilation of findings (fact sheets and videos) have been holding discussions (a team of women leaders from Africa) and a 5-day workshop in October 2025 in Benin. We have invited 20 of these women and men to the World Food Forum to strengthen solidarity between their organizations. to create links and deepen ongoing learning on women's empowerment and the introduction of gender into development projects. We have a headquarters at Eco Benin's headquarters where we welcome those who wish to share their experiences.