Femmes Africa Solidarité

Femmes Africa Solidarité is a women's organization based in Geneva and founded in 1996 by African women leaders representing different nationalities and professions. It focuses on women's leadership in peace building and conflict resolution and was created in response to violent conflicts in Africa and their effect on society. It has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and observer status with the African Commission for Human and Peoples' Rights.