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Women’s Organizations in Togo Rally for Women’s Rights and Leadership

Celebration of March 8, 2026: Women’s organizations affiliated with MCLD Togo rally for women’s rights and leadership Article by Delphina CHAKPLA, coordinator of DPC Togo (MCLD in Togo) – see article in its original French below. A group of MCLD members in Togo marked International Women’s Rights Day 2026 by organizing a series of awareness-raising…
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Voices of the Decade: Ela Esma Lopez Chavez

For the past decade, MCLD’s work has been shaped by incredible people. Voices of the Decade is a new interview series featuring the leaders, partners, and changemakers who helped build our community. Their answers are human, thoughtful, and an encouraging reminder of MCLD’s impact. This first interview features Ela Esma Lopez Chavez, member and co-coordinator…
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Amplifying Refugee Voices: My Journey from Displacement to Leadership

Blog post by Ramazani Amissi Swedi, Youth Advocate and Refugee Rights Champion As a refugee from DR Congo living in Dzaleka Camp, Malawi, I have seen the challenges of displacement firsthand. But I have also witnessed resilience, strength, and hope. My experience as Youth Representative under Plan International Malawi’s Child Parliament and Youth Advisory Panel…
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Launching MCLD’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan

Letter by MCLD’s Global Secretary, Gunjan Veda Over the last two years, our members have been our advisors, thought-partners, fellow travellers, and cheerleaders as MCLD transformed from a movement into a movement organization. Today, it gives me great pleasure to share yet another milestone with you: our Strategic Plan for 2026–2029, The Future is Community…
