Most instruments of soft power, cognitive warfare, and foreign interference seem boring or technical at first glance. That’s exactly why they’re so effective.
This executive summary presents the key findings of our in-depth study into how the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD) is being strategically used as leverage to pull African nations into the sphere of influence of anti-rights international actors.
Behind the language of “life,” “family,” and “sovereignty” lies a coordinated effort to shape laws, block funding, and realign geopolitical alliances—often at the expense of democratic values and inclusive governance.
We trace how the GCD functions not just as a declaration, but as a tool for diplomatic conditioning, enabling foreign governments and ultraconservative NGOs to gain access, influence ministries, and undermine multilateral frameworks.
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