Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM)

?? ? ?????????? ?????????????????? ??????????-????: ?????????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? The global political environment including; the rise of anti-rights movements, genocide, colonial legacies and the continued decline in funding for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is devastating and overwhelming, making community more important than ever. In these challenging times, COFEM invites members—and the broader feminist and GBV community—to a check-in across two time zones. This space is for venting, processing, talking, and organizing in solidarity. ?????????:?March 26th? ??????????? ?????????????? ????????:?9am EST/3:00pm CET/4pm SAST/5pm EAT ????????????? ?????????????? ????????: 7:30am IST/12:30pm ACDT/6pm California ?????????????????:?1 hour Register here to join the first session: https://lnkd.in/d8vZdEaC Register here to join the second session: https://lnkd.in/dg34wJjn

?? We are here to remind you that it is okay to be wherever you are at with your emotions. There is no imperfect way to be with our emotions in the face of injustice and incase you're filled with rage right now, this is a reminder from Soraya Chemaly that; "?????????? ???? ???? ?????????????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ??????????. ???? ???? ??????????????????????????, ????????????????, ?????? ??????????????????. ???? ???? ????????????????, ????????????????????, ????????????????????????, ????????????????????, ????????????, ?????? ????????????????????????????. ?????????? ???? ???????????? ?????? ????????. ???? ???? ???????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ????????. ?????????? ???? ??????????????, ????????????????????????, ??????????????????????????, ?????? ??????????????????????. ???? ???? ??????????????, ??????????????, ??????????????, ?????? ????????????????????. ?????????? ???? ????????????????????????, ????????????????????, ??????????????????????, ?????? ????????????????. ???? ??????????, ?????????????? ?????? ???????? ???? ???? ??????, ?????????? ???? ??????????."

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us over the past few weeks as we explored the ???????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ???????????????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ??????????? series! ?? All of the COFEM Tipsheets are available in English, Arabic, Spanish, and French on our website. Access them through the link below: ?? https://lnkd.in/dWUnuBFm Join our vibrant community of feminists and contribute to the creation of impactful knowledge products across various thematic groups. Visit our website to learn more! ?? https://lnkd.in/gzrG_fN

As we conclude the Feminist Approaches to Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls series, we’re excited to share #Tipsheet10: ???????????????? ???????????????? ????????????????: ???????????? ?? ????????-???????? ????????. This Tipsheet highlights the critical role that local and national feminist and women’s movements play in driving political and transformational change to end gender-based violence (GBV) and promote gender equality. It offers actionable insights for supporting local women’s movements to lead efforts in addressing and eradicating GBV. Access the Tipsheet in English, Arabic, Spanish, and French here: ??? https://lnkd.in/dWUnuBFm

Everyday sexism hurts and creates toxic environments from homes to streets and workplaces.

Feminist Approaches to Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, #Tipsheet9, ????????????????: ???????? ???? ???? ?????? ?????? ???? ???? ?????????????? ???? ????????????? When we work to create gender equality and end gender-based violence (GBV), we often face backlash, or push back, from individuals and systems that benefit from the patriarchal status quo. This tipsheet explores the different forms of backlash and shares strategies on how we can address it. Read this tipsheet in English, Arabic, Spanish and French, below ??? https://lnkd.in/dWUnuBFm In the face of rising anti-rights movements and increasing backlash, feminists have been met with heightened aggression, both as individuals and collectives. To provide support and solidarity, we’ve organized a community check-in for all feminists. This will be a free, open space to come together, vent, strategize, and hold space for one another during these challenging times. Whether you're looking for solidarity, a safe space to share your thoughts, or ideas on how to move forward, we invite you to join us. Register to join us in either of the two sessions. ????????: March 26th ?????????? ?????????????? ????????: 9am EST/2:00pm CET/3pm SAST/4pm EAT ???????????? ?????????????? ????????: 7:30am IST/12:30pm ACDT/6pm California ????????????????: 1 hour Register here to join the first session: https://lnkd.in/d8vZdEaC Register here to join the second session: https://lnkd.in/dg34wJjn

Statements like - ‘it’s just boys being boys’ or ‘a bit of fun’ are not okay!

Feminist Approaches to Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls, #Tipsheet8, ???????????????????? ????????????: ?????????????????????????? ????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????? ???? ???????????????? Building partnerships in work to address different forms of violence can facilitate greater progress and outcomes across multiple areas, including increasing gender equality. When done carefully, using a feminist frame, coordinating work to address GBV with programmes addressing other forms of violence like violence against children creates opportunities for synergies that can promote holistic, transformational programming and change. Working in silos is not the solution! This tipsheet offers practical tips to practioners, researchers, donors and policy makers on building feminist collaborations. Read this tipsheet below in English, French, Spanish and Arabic https://lnkd.in/dWUnuBFm ??????????????? ???????????? ???????? ????????????????'?? ??????????????????, ???????????????????? ???? ???????? ????????.

Day 7 of Feminist Approaches Towards Preventing Violence Against Women, Tipsheet7; ????????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? In? the past decade, some actors have increasingly used the term ‘GBV’ to include different forms of violence, in particular, men’s experience of sexual violence in conflict and humanitarian settings is being integrated under the ‘GBV’ umbrella. Advocates for this approach have argued that the focus on women and girls in GBV theory and practice ignores the needs of men and boys. Although all violence is a violation of fundamental human rights, categorising violence against men as ‘GBV’ is problematic because it confuses diverse experiences and drivers of violence, makes invisible the central role of gender-based power inequalities in violence experienced by women and girls and disempowers all groups who require support. Read the tipsheet in English, Arabic, French and Spanish below ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/dWUnuBFm

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