16 days of activism: united to defend the right to a life free from violence

Proclaimed in 1999 by the United Nations, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been celebrated since 1981 by feminist activists around the world, and particularly in Latin America. The date was chosen in memory of the Mirabal sisters, also known as the Mariposas sisters. Activists and opponents of Rafael Trujillo’s […]
Guinea: transformative dialogue to empower women and girls

Faced with inequalities, Convergence for Sustainable Development has set up a project to facilitate constructive dialogues on GBV/DSSR.
Cambodia : fostering women entrepreneurs with Lady Saving Group

In Cambodia, Féministes en Action supports LSG, a self-help group for women created to support and promote their economic independence.
CAMEROON: INTRODUCING THE CARAV’ELLES DIGITAL CENTER PROJECT BY AFRICANWITS

Discover African WITS’ Carav’Elles Digital Center project, which trains women in the use of new technologies.
Lebanon: Training women for male-dominated professions

Nusaned offers women the chance to train for “men’s” professions. Interview with Gaida Nawam, co-founder of NUSANED.
HAITI: WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES HELPING OTHERS

MIEFH, an association supported by FEA, promotes the training, education and integration of women with disabilities in Haiti.
FEMINISTS IN ACTION STANDING AGAINST GENDER-BASED AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE

With ROAJELJ and the LIGUES, the fight against sexist and sexual violence also involves sisterhood and the pooling of knowledge and expertise!
USING FORUM THEATER TO PREVENT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

In addition to traditional awareness-raising methods, organizations are increasingly exploring innovative ideas for engaging audiences.
HONDURAS: PROMOTING A COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION FOR GIRLS

Comprehensive sex education: the fight by the Nosotras Lideramos association in Honduras for its effective integration in the country.
LAND RIGHTS: PROMOTING WOMEN’S ECONOMIC AUTONOMY

For women, owning land is a guarantee of emancipation and economic security.