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The 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, an agenda committed to advancing gender justice worldwide. "When we empower women and girls, we will realize a better future for all." What do you hope to see leadership commit to?

#WhoIsShe? Aisha Saifi is a renowned professional consultant, lecturer, nurse, and midwife with over 30 years of experience in community care. From developing plans and policies in the Palestinian health sector to informing legislative councils on key issues that require reform and action, Aisha is advancing women's rights and political participation. As a coordinator with Midwives for Peace, Aisha joins a grassroots group of Palestinian and Israeli midwives to ensure childbirth remains a joyous and safe experience for women despite the armed conflict around them. Aisha will be joining us for #CSW69, a two-week event centering a global commitment to advancing women's rights. Stay tuned for updates. https://lnkd.in/e8mD9xGc

We're entering the final countdown for #CSW69! For the next two weeks, thousands of feminist organizers, leaders, decisionmakers, and others will gather for the advancement of women's and girls' rights. With all the events going on, where does one start? Check out MADRE's Guide to #CSW69 to learn more about upcoming events. ????? Feminist Organizing: An Antidote in Times of Crisis March 11 @ 12:30 - 2:00pm 777 United Nations Plaza, Church Center, Second Floor Launching the Feminist Peace Playbook: A Guide for Movement-Driven Policymaking March 13 @ 2:30 - 4:00pm 777 United Nations Plaza, Church Center, Second Floor Advancing the Rights of Haitian Women & Girls: Haiti's Transition and Beyond 777 United Nations Plaza, Church Center March 14 @ 12:30 - 2:00pm Beijing+30 Review from Indigenous Dalit Women's Perspective 777 United Nations Plaza, Church Center, Tenth Floor March 19 @ 2:30 - 4:00pm

The Feminist Peace Playbook, a project organized by the Feminist Peace Initiative and the Inclusive Global Leadership Institute at the University of Denver, is a roadmap to transforming US foreign policy. Join us at #CSW69 as we launch a new resource, uplifting lessons from grassroots feminist campaigns to inform movements, policymakers, and more. ????? The Feminist Peace Initiative—led by GRASSROOTS GLOBAL JUSTICE,?MADRE, and Women Cross DMZ—seeks to reorient U.S. foreign policy away from militarism and endless wars and towards one that advances justice, peace, and collective security. Led by Marie Berry at Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security and Diplomacy, the Inclusive Global Leadership Initiative?initiates research, education, and programming aimed at elevating and amplifying the work that women-identified and gender non-conforming activists are doing at the grassroots to promote peace, justice, and human rights around the world.?

As we gear up for #CSW69, we're uplifting some upcoming events we cannot wait to attend! ?? Have your dancing shoes ready for an International Women's Day celebration hosted by MADRE Champion Synclaire Warren! While honoring the impact of women worldwide, Synclaire is dedicating her birthday to supporting feminist organizations and sharing feminist resources. Be sure to RSVP and donate to some important causes. https://lnkd.in/gc77qqs3 ?? It's not just a panel. Join Politics4Her founder and MADRE Champion, Yasmina Benslimane, in a space of radical imagination, solidarity, and action. Organized alongside Climate Sirens, this event will gather young feminists, activists, and grassroots organizers to challenge imperialist structures, strategize for decolonial liberation, and build revolutionary alternatives. https://lnkd.in/ezjyHbg8 Will we see you there? ???

Founder of Afghanistan LGBTIQ+ Organization (ALO) Artemis Akbary called for justice for Afghan gender persecution victims at the UN Human Rights Council today on behalf of the Gender Persecution in Afghanistan Accountability Working Group.

It's been ten years since the war between Russia and Ukraine began and three years since the escalation when Russia invaded Ukraine. Published in November 2024 in collaboration with the CUNY School of Law Human Rights & Gender Justice Clinic, "Gender Persecution in Ukraine" analyzes crimes of gender violence during conflict and reflects on vital recommendations to build and maintain peace. Available in both English and Ukrainian, you can download your copy for free. https://lnkd.in/eG4JMYfV

Floods in Spain, wildfires in Los Angeles, the coldest winters, and the hottest summers — climate catastrophe is not a far-away issue; it's driven by the same exploitative, extractive economic systems that exploit and impoverish Black, Indigenous, and rural communities worldwide. At MADRE, we believe investing in local leadership, providing skill-building tools, and influencing policy are key pathways to establishing climate justice. Change comes from the bottom up. Listening to the needs of those most affected, yet often silenced, builds solutions for everyone. https://lnkd.in/eWtPs2ha

Every year, thousands of organization leaders, activists, governing bodies, and others gather for the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations. This two-week event is the largest global policymaking body dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. Laura Baron-Mendoza shares more about what you can expect at CSW69.