UN Special Procedures must Take Concrete Measures to Ensure Civil Society Participation and Engagement with their Mandates

by AWID

This joint statement was delivered by the Sexual Rights initiative on 16 June 2023, on behalf of the #EmptyChairs Campaign and 15 organizations, during the Annual Civil Society Meeting with Special Procedures.

Não há lugar para agendas anti-trans na ONU

by AWID

Rejeitamos a cooptação do marco dos direitos humanos, particularmente a noção defendida pela Relatora Especial de que o cumprimento dos direitos das mulheres trans, por um lado, e das mulheres cis, por outro, é ou pode ser conflituoso e incompatível.

Feminists for a Binding Treaty: engagement, strategy, persistence

by Katrina Stuart Santiago

We are told in so many words, across various cultures, that too many cooks spoil the broth. But in the case of agreements and treaties that seek to ensure protection of the marginalized and disenfranchised, the question should not be about the number of chefs in the kitchen, as it should be which ones are there to ensure that the final dish nourishes and comforts those it seeks to serve.

Feminism, Accessibility and the AWID Forum: Reflections from the Accessibility Committee of a 3,000 person global gathering

by Baby Virgarose Nurmaya (SPINN), Isabel Marler, Virginia Ossana (Women Enabled International), Jessica Whitbread

“We don’t need systems that fix us. We need systems that stand with us — rooted in care, solidarity, and accountability. Because transformation doesn't start in policy rooms. It begins when the most marginalized voices are no longer an afterthought, but as the blueprint!" - Feminist who uses drugs, Indonesia

Terms of Reference: Travel Agency Services

AWID is looking for a consultant to provide end-to-end travel support for AWID, including flight bookings, visa guidance, and travel disruption management.

What's happening at the 61st Session of the Human Rights Council?

The 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council takes place from 23 February - 31 March 2026 in Geneva. It takes place amid, what has been called by the UN Secretary-General, an ‘imminent financial collapse.’

(Closed) Invitations of Expression of Interest - Consultancy to conduct a Mid-Term Review of AWID’s Strategic Plan

AWID is seeking an evaluation consultant or a group/team of consultants to conduct an independent mid-term strategic review of the implementation of AWID’s Strategic Plan: Fierce Feminisms: Together We Rise (2023 - 2027).

AWID at CSW70: Claiming Power, Refusing “Business as Usual”

by AWID Staff

AWID has decided that our staff will not be attending in-person the 70th Session of the CSW in New York. This is the first time in many years that we have made this decision, and it was not taken lightly.

(Closed) Vacancy: Parental Cover - Information Technology (IT) Support Coordinator

AWID is looking to hire an IT Coordinator (parental cover). We are looking for someone with expertise in computer systems - hardware, software and networks - and who understands and can troubleshoot operating systems such as Windows and Mac.

(Closed) Vacancy: Parental Cover - Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

AWID is looking to hire an HR Coordinator (parental cover). We are looking for someone with expertise in leading the coordination of all HR functions.