Women cannot be protected with shrinking budgets
The latest report from UN Women highlights a worrying reality: while violence against women and girls remains widespread, the organizations that support them are seeing their funding collapse.
Where is the funding for feminist organizations?
This is the question addressed in AWID’s latest report. Between 2021 and 2023, 1,174 feminist and women’s rights organizations in 128 countries shared their experiences by responding to the survey “Where is the money for feminist organizations?.” Their message is clear: the funding that supports their struggles is becoming increasingly scarce.
Ministerial Conference on Feminist Diplomacy: our analysis
On October 22 and 23, France hosted the 4th Interministerial Conference on Feminist Diplomacy. We were there with other civil society partners, and here is what we took away from it.
WILL FRANCE’S NEW FEMINIST DIPLOMACY STRATEGY BE ABLE TO DELIVER ON ITS AMBITIONS?
On March 7, France published its new strategy for feminist diplomacy against a backdrop of budget cuts.
MOBILIZATION OF GRASSROOTS FEMINIST ORGANIZATIONS FOR 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The 16 Days of Activism take place every year from November 25 to December 10, 2024. This global event brings together grassroots feminist organizations, who play an essential role in the fight against gender-based violence. But after these 16 days of awareness-raising, campaigning and advocacy, we are left with the question: what happens once the spotlight is off and how can the efforts made have a lasting impact?
Open letter: an international call to finance equality and feminist movements
Open letter for signature: financing equality must be a priority at the next conference on financing for development. #FfD4
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY: NEW BUDGET CUTS EXPECTED FOR 2025
At the 19th Francophonie Summit, France is once again reneging on its commitments in terms of official development assistance.
THE SPREAD OF MASCULISM ONLINE: THE NEW ANTI-FEMINIST THREAT
Masculinist rhetoric is gaining ground on the internet, and poses a major threat to activists and women alike.
GENDER EQUALITY AND THE UN COMMISSION: A STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK
On 8 March 2024, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) met to draw up conclusions in favour of gender equality.
FRANCE CUTS INTERNATIONAL AID BY €800 MILLION
With France announcing a major cut in its international aid budget, the international solidarity sector is mobilizing.