Agueh Dossi Sekonnou Gloria

Agueh Dossi Sekonnou Gloria is the founder and president of Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD) in Benin who works to advance gender equality and sustainable development in her community. Through her leadership, RFLD provides essential training to civil society activists, lawyers, and judges on regional women’s rights standards and mechanisms.

Gloria’s advocacy and legal efforts have not only empowered women but also brought about tangible change by challenging gender discrimination and harmful traditional practices such as widowhood rites, female genital mutilation, and early marriages. Despite facing numerous challenges, Gloria continues her mission to amplify women’s voices and ensure their rights are protected nationally and regionally.