Law | Governance | Natural Resources | Monitoring and Evaluation Motto: Recharged for Innovation!
Vision:
A gender-just society with women and girls integrated into microeconomic and macroeconomic governance programming. Mission:
Reframing women’s rights through action-research methodologies, evidence-based advocacy, data-driven policy and law-making.
2025 Strategic Plan:
Innovating and Building Resilience in Conflict through an Integrated Emergency Management Strategy for Grassroots Commu
nities and Institutions in Cameroon. Program Areas:
Justice and Rule of Law (JRoL)
Governance and Democratic Accountability (GDA)
Assets and Natural Resources Governance (ANRG)
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)
08/04/2026
How do we move from plans to real impact for women in conflict settings?
Following a regional consultation on UNSCR 1325 organises by GIZ African Union, RAGJ reflects on a key message: the challenge is no longer adopting National Action Plans, but making them work in practice.
Through our work in over 420 communities across Cameroon, we see every day that the Women, Peace and Security agenda is not just policy, it is lived reality.
By mobilising collective intelligence, we turn community knowledge into concrete action for protection, justice, and resilience.
👉 The future of WPS lies in stronger implementation, local ownership, and real partnerships.
05/04/2026
Happy Easter from RAGJ:
May this season of renewal bring hope, resilience, and new beginnings to you and your communities.
Advancing justice, dignity, and hope for all. 🕊️
20/03/2026
Eid Mubarak 🌙✨
Wishing peace, strength, and renewed hope to all our communities. May this season bring dignity, protection, and brighter days for every woman and every family.
07/03/2026
On International Women’s Day 2026, Research & Advocacy for Gender Justice (RAGJ) calls attention to a critical justice gap affecting thousands of displaced women in Cameroon.
While national laws and regional commitments exist, including the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, many displaced women still face serious barriers to legal protection, documentation, and access to justice.
This year, our message is clear:
Breaking Barriers: Turning Rights into Action for Displaced Women.
To achieve this, urgent steps are needed to:
• Domesticate the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa
• Adopt a comprehensive national law on internally displaced persons
• Strengthen protection against gender-based violence
• Expand legal aid and justice services for displaced communities
At RAGJ, we remain committed to advancing gender justice, legal empowerment, and protection for displaced women and girls.
09/02/2026
RAGJ, with support from the GIZ under the PROSCIG Programme (EU co-funded), has been facilitating access to civil documentation for vulnerable and displaced persons in Mezam and Momo divisions since August 2025.
This project focuses on improving access to legal identity documents (access to birth certificates, national identity cards, and disability cards) while providing socio-legal support to vulnerable individuals and families. By improving access to essential (education, healthcare, administrative, and civil) services for communities affected by crisis, this initiative strengthens protection, community-level governance, and community resilience.
This intervention is grounded in the Relief and Recovery pillar of UNSCR 1325, which emphasizes restoring rights, dignity, and access to services for women, girls, and other at-risk groups in conflict settings. It integrates gender-sensitive and protection-focused approaches to ensure equitable access for women, children, persons with disabilities, and displaced populations. It helps children and families access education, healthcare, and protection services.
Implementation is ongoing across target communities.
28/12/2025
RAGJ Strategic Report 2021–2025
RAGJ Strategic Report 2021–2025 documents Research and Advocacy for Gender Justice’s journey in advancing gender justice, peace, and human rights in conflict-affected and displacement settings across Cameroon. It captures how RAGJ translated its mission and values into action while navigating complex humanitarian and governance challenges.
Covering the implementation of RAGJ’s 2021–2025 Strategic Plan, the report highlights key achievements, lessons learned, and institutional reforms in areas including access to justice, civil documentation, gender-based violence response, community resilience, and localisation of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. It also reflects RAGJ’s evolution toward stronger governance, accountability, and resilient institutions.
This report serves as both a record of impact and a foundation for RAGJ’s next strategic phase (2026–2030), reinforcing our commitment to justice, gender equality, and community-led transformation in crisis contexts.
📄 Access the full report
Visit http://mail.ragj.org/resources
, click News & Events, then Publications to view or download the RAGJ Strategic Report 2021–2025 (PDF).
22/12/2025
Reflecting on an incredible year! This journey wouldn't be the same without the support, hard work, and dedication of everyone involved.
Thank you for being part of our story in 2025. Here’s to even bigger milestones in 2026!
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14/12/2025
Our Story in Print: “The Wisdom of Many Hands”
RAGJ’s journey is featured in Rooting for Change. Our chapter shares how RAGJ grew through collective courage, shared leadership, and learning through lived experience, which shaped our work in legal empowerment, gender justice, and advocacy.
This is a story of how ordinary people, working together, built lasting impact in challenging contexts, showing that real change grows from the ground up, not from projects alone. 🌱
Our story sits alongside powerful contributions from seven countries, all shaped through a collaborative editorial journey with the People for Development team of mentors, including Dr Debbie Castle (lead editor), Olga Gladkikh, Dr David Fletcher, Darren C. Brown, Anuj Jain, and fellow co-authors.
UK in Cameroon High Commission of Canada to Cameroon U.S. Embassy Yaounde Coady Institute UNHCR Cameroun WILPF Cameroon SOAS University of London Chevening Awards (FCDO) Chevening In Cameroon Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Youth Outreach Programme Cameroon
Download and read the UNHCR-RAGJ Impact Report. It overviews the results achieved in 415 NWSW, West, and Littoral regions communities from 2021 to 2024.
21,052 vulnerable, displaced, and marginalized individuals at risk of protection received support.
Civil status, identity, and legal documentation: From 2021 to 2024, 8,311 youth from 386 communities obtained 6,691 birth certificates, 1,150 national identity cards, and 470 disability cards. This report elaborates on the 2024 achievements, during which 2,019 persons were assisted with 1,715 birth certificates and 304 national identity cards.
Safety and access to justice: In 2023 and 2024, legal counselling and representation was provided to 10,351 persons across seven divisions in the Northwest and Southwest regions. While 10,271 received case-by-case legal advice, 80 received legal representation and other legal services.
Gender-based violence: In 2024, specialized gender-based violence (GBV) services were delivered to 2,390 individuals in the Boyo division, encompassing awareness-raising, psychosocial support, case management, and psycho-educational activities.
Community engagement and women empowerment: Activities included community participation assessments, empowerment activities, social cohesion, protection services (cash support referrals), and UNHCR-supported community feedback and response mechanisms.
These results were further analyzed by age, gender, and diversity metrics. Sections showcase quantitative data and qualitative testimonials from beneficiaries, illustrating the direct influence of UNHCR-RAGJ intervention in communities.
Download and read the detailed report in the web link: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ragj.org/content/library/documents/resource-unhcr---ragj-imp-1746007651.pdf
08/05/2025
Download and read the UNHCR-RAGJ Impact Report. It overviews the results achieved in 415 NWSW, West, and Littoral regions communities from 2021 to 2024.
21,052 vulnerable, displaced, and marginalized individuals at risk of protection received support.
Civil status, identity, and legal documentation: From 2021 to 2024, 8,311 youth from 386 communities obtained 6,691 birth certificates, 1,150 national identity cards, and 470 disability cards. This report elaborates on the 2024 achievements, during which 2,019 persons were assisted with 1,715 birth certificates and 304 national identity cards.
Safety and access to justice: In 2023 and 2024, legal counselling and representation was provided to 10,351 persons across seven divisions in the Northwest and Southwest regions. While 10,271 received case-by-case legal advice, 80 received legal representation and other legal services.
Gender-based violence: In 2024, specialized gender-based violence (GBV) services were delivered to 2,390 individuals in the Boyo division, encompassing awareness-raising, psychosocial support, case management, and psycho-educational activities.
Community engagement and women empowerment: Activities included community participation assessments, empowerment activities, social cohesion, protection services (cash support referrals), and UNHCR-supported community feedback and response mechanisms.
These results were further analyzed by age, gender, and diversity metrics. Sections showcase quantitative data and qualitative testimonials from beneficiaries, illustrating the direct influence of UNHCR-RAGJ intervention in communities.
Download and read the detailed report in the web link: chrome-extensio://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ragj.org/content/library/documents/resource-unhcr---ragj-imp-1746007651.pdf
05/05/2025
So proud of Barrister Ndohmunang Nickson BobeBoyo Fointama Esq for his award as the Best Human Rights Lawyer for 2024 by the Cameroon Association of English Journalists, CAMASEJ on Saturday May 3 , 2025 durimg this year World Press Freedom Day Celebration , in Kumba, Meme Division.
Barr Ndohmunang has been a champion of UNHCR-RAGJ’s human rights defense for persons forced to flee in the Southwest Region of Cameroon, especially vulnerable and marginalized children, youths and women with critical circumstances.
01/03/2025
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
Organization: Research and Advocacy for Gender Justice (RAGJ)
Position: Administrative and Finance Assistant
Department: Administration and Finance
Duty station: Bamenda, Northwest Cameroon
Job type: Contract (full-time work)
Duration of Assignment: 15th March 2025 to 15 September 2025
Deadline for application: 07th March 2025 (applications will be examined on a rolling basis)
Organizational Background and Operational Context
RAGJ is a non-profit organization established in 2013. It promotes the voices and social and economic opportunities of girls and women in Cameroon. RAGJ engages girls and women in decision-making through action research, monitoring the effectiveness of laws for gender integration in good governance programming, building citizens' capacity, and information sharing and networking. RAGJ addresses microeconomic and macroeconomic governance issues through evidence-based advocacy strategies to promote women’s economic engagement.
Responsibilities:
The Administration and Finance Assistant will support RAGJ's financial and administrative functions. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about non-profit work, who pay close attention to detail and are committed to service.
Accounting functions:
• Support daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audits and compliance documentation.
• Manage petty cash, daily cash counts, and maintain up-to-date accounts.
• Ensure that receipts and justification documents accompany financial transactions.
• Compile justifications per budgetary heading and analyse financial data entry and filing.
• Utilize financial and accounting software such as QuickBooks to ensure proper reporting.
Administrative functions:
• Sorted, sent, distributed, and received mail, filed correspondences, and signed deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records and files, maintain a filing system, and prepare, organise and store information in digital and paper form following RAGJ’s data protection policy.
• Assist in preparing regularly scheduled reports and maintain contact lists.
• Assist in maintaining staff case files; prepare payrolls and related tasks.
• Make logistical arrangements for staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as required.
Profile of Candidate
• BSc in Accounting.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with accounting and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel) and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with general ledger functions and managing processes.
• Excellent knowledge of applicable accounting regulations and procedures.
• Experience with systemic filing and record management.
• Experience in office management systems and procedures, especially in an NGO.
• Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines.
• Excellent writing and editorial skills, and communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ethical behaviour, level-headedness and readiness to learn.
Compensation
A financial compensation and benefits package (e.g. professional development) will be offered.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CVs and a motivation letter to [email protected] by 07 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
RAGJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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The Research and Advocacy for Gender Justice (RAGJ) was founded on 23rd July, 2013 by seven young women (aged 21-27) passionate about raising the voice, choice, social and economic opportunities of girls and women in Cameroon. It was legalized (No.83/E.29/1111/VOL.8/ALPAS) on 6th December, 2013, and has as objectives to:
1) Conduct strategic research and publish research findings to serve the needs of girls, women and communities;
2) Assess the effectiveness of existing laws and recommend legal and policy reforms;
3) Promote, encourage and support women and girls in their efforts to initiate informed positive change and innovations for sustainable economic development;
4) Ensure that gender concerns are integrated into good governance programs thereby enhancing the performance of women and girls in leadership position;
5) Encourage and facilitate openness, transparency and accountability in developing good governance projects as well as enhance performance among its members;
6) Organize meetings, seminars, debates, symposia, workshops, exchange visits and study tours aimed at promoting the objectives of the Association.
RAGJ’s mission is to strategically engage girls and women in decision-making using four main approaches: Conducting research and publishing findings; Monitoring the effectiveness of laws to ensure gender integration in good governance programming; Building the capacities citizens, particularly women and girls on related themes; and Information sharing and networking amongst women leaders within and without Cameroon.
RAGJ develops action-research methodologies and evidence-based advocacy strategies to facilitate the implementation of actions that address microeconomics and macroeconomic governance issues and promote women’s economic participation, improving their health and wellbeing as well as their overall progression in life.
