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

Understanding the opposition to India's Trans Amendment Bill 2026: A Feminist Analysis

Over the last two weeks, India’s trans, queer and allied movements came together in a swell of solidarity to oppose the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026.

Eat the 1%? The 99% Aren't Waiting for A Seat at The Table

by Saif Arbee

With little urgency from world leaders to improve the lives of the billions they’re paid to serve, the people are setting their own tables. We The 99% People’s Summit was evidence of a global movement to drive urgent and practical economic transformation.

The Politics of Gender and Sexuality at HRC59: Beyond Backlash and Posturing

by Umyra Ahmad

From regressions in human rights norms to the inaction and complicity of powerful states regarding the genocide in Gaza, and the UN funding crisis, the existential question of whether global human rights institutions can offer any utility in the pursuit of justice and accountability has only become more central. 

No More Business as Usual: What HRC58 Tells Us About Multilateral Institutions

by Umyra Ahmad

Beijing signified a hopeful moment in time for feminists, but in the current world of multiple crises and a shifting global order, to what extent are these multilateral institutions able to respond?

CSW69: Despite a Precarious Context, All is Not Lost

As the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York City came to a close on March 21, 2025, feminists reflected on the impact of anti-rights actors on the outcomes of the session, in a context where gender justice goals seemed ready to be sacrificed.

Beijing+30 & CSW: Feminist meaning-making at a time of polycrisis

by Gopika Bashi

Many of the activists who were present in Beijing in 1995 continue to engage with the CSW, and are peppered across government, academic, multilateral and civil society spaces. Retrospectives about the conference speak of the solidarity, connection and sense of hope.

Reflections on AIDS 2024 - Why is HIV not on the feminist agenda?

by Jessica Whitbread

On World AIDS Day, December 1st, 2024 AWID, along with partners, is hosting Moving Money, Building Movements one day prior to the 15th International AWID Forum.

A call from Myanmar – a recall of Tunisia

by Lola Sival

On refinding your optimism as a revolutionary feminist

My name is Lola.
I am a feminist. 
I have never been to Myanmar.