Elles Cameroun

Elles Cameroun is a Cameroonian intersectional feminist organization, conceived, led, and coordinated by disadvantaged and marginalized women. Founded in Douala in September 2010 and officially registered in October 2015, its mission is to address the specific needs of various target communities.

In a Cameroonian context marked by widespread discrimination against women—often perceived as the "weaker sex"—which fosters a climate of persecution and inequality, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable women, Elles Cameroun initially focused its efforts on individuals facing discrimination due to their differences. Today, its work extends to all women experiencing marginalization and vulnerability.

Priority Areas of Action

• Human Rights Advocacy: The organization facilitates access to information, training, and education for people facing discrimination, particularly on the basis of sexual orientation.
• Advocacy and Public Engagement: Elles Cameroun effectively represents vulnerable and marginalized communities on both national and international stages, while raising public awareness about their issues.
• Documentation: The association gathers and disseminates relevant information and materials about its communities, making them accessible to the wider public.
• Family Mediation: Elles supports vulnerable and marginalized women in reintegrating into their family and/or professional environments, contributing to their broader social reintegration.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health: The organization focuses on sexual and reproductive health rights, mental health, overall well-being, STI/HIV prevention, and access to appropriate healthcare services.

Mission and Objectives

Elles Cameroun is committed to building a strong community that stands up for its individual, social, and economic rights. Its overarching goal is to empower marginalized and vulnerable women.

The organization’s key objectives are to:

• Encourage connection and communication between community members and their wider circles.
• Promote human rights and fight gender-based violence.
• Support entrepreneurship within these communities, helping them gain the recognition they deserve in society.
• Raise awareness about STIs and HIV, and improve access to medically assisted abortion (MAA).

Elles Cameroun envisions a Cameroonian society that is equal for all genders—democratic, tolerant, and respectful of every individual’s rights.

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