West African Network of Human Rights Defenders

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors (BD) is composed of members from various organizations across the continent.

Role and Powers of the Council

His responsibilities include:

  • Ensure the Network's overall vision and governance;
  • Define policies and the strategic plan, including priority programs;
  • Provide guidance to the Secretariat on the implementation of policies and programs;
  • Make the decisions necessary to implement the strategy and activities;
  • Ensure consistency between strategic objectives and the actions taken;
  • Ensure the Network's institutional accountability and financial transparency;
  • Ensure that resources are used properly and that management standards are followed;
  • Present the results of the implementation of programs and strategic directions.

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Clement Voule West African Defenders
Clément VOULE

Chairperson

Soyata Maiga, West African Defenders
Maiga Soyata

Vice Chair

Pedan Marthe West African Defenders
Marthe Coulibaly

Advocacy and cooperation

Carlos Ibibouo West African Defenders
Carlos Idibouo

Human rights at risk

Francess Alpiagi West African Defenders
Francess Alpiagi

Responsible for the network's work on women human rights defenders

Alioune Sané, West African Defense Forces
Alioun Sané

Social movements activist

Wana Udobang Westaficadefenders
Wana Udobang

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