Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism

Happening in one hour! We are about to go live for a critical discussion on transforming crisis response through feminist-led funding. There is still time to register and join this virtual conversation happening during #CSW69: https://lnkd.in/ev5EFnN7

Tomorrow is the day! Have you registered for our virtual CSW parallel event about feminist-led, decentralized, crisis response in Ukraine? https://lnkd.in/ev5EFnN7

Hey everyone ?? We are now on Bluesky! Let's connect, share stories, and build community. Join us: https://lnkd.in/dTrFErmM

Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism and Women Enabled International recently launched "Activists From Strength: What You Need to Know to Be a Disability and Gender-Inclusive Funder," a vital interactive report exploring the funding landscape for disability and gender justice in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. Join us on April 8th to workshop ways for funders and movement advocates to be disability and gender-inclusive practitioners, and hear from those who were instrumental in putting together this innovative report. https://bit.ly/41ifIey

“We tried to stay close to the child to make sure he wouldn’t get arrested and then tried to leave with him but were surrounded by the police. Another woman and I were physically protecting the child while the police were trying to kidnap him.” Read Hana’s story: https://lnkd.in/eqyhg2-q

Are you wondering how decentralized, feminist-led funding is making a real difference in the face of crisis? Join us this Thursday to hear from activists responding to the war in Ukraine. At our virtual event, you will gain insights into the successes and challenges of resourcing feminist movements in wartime, understand the impact of trust-based philanthropy in shifting power to local actors, and explore practical ways to apply these lessons to other crises worldwide. Click the link below to sign up for NGO CSW, where you will be able to find the event at the designated time and RSVP. https://lnkd.in/gWAWXCYQ

Happening in one week ??? Attending #CSW69? Join our event on a feminist-led, decentralized, crisis response funding model in Ukraine. In a virtual conversation with the Ukraine Feminist Network for Freedom and Democracy (UFNFD), the Ukrainian Women’s Fund, and the Moldovan Coalition “Life Without Violence," we will explore key lessons from the Ukraine Feminist Hubs Initiative. Click the link below to sign up for NGO CSW, where you will be able to find the event at the designated time and RSVP. https://lnkd.in/gWAWXCYQ

Feminist movements remain underresourced and are facing escalating attacks despite their critical work. The Spotlight Initiative spoke to our Senior Advocacy Officer, Nathalie Margi, on why advocating for abundant, flexible, and sustainable financing is critical when addressing the increased risks faced by feminist activists across the globe. Read this article to find out why financing frontline feminist movements is so important to us. https://lnkd.in/eX9ma4rR

Fully funding feminist movements isn't just the right thing to do—it's essential for driving lasting positive change. Women and LGBTQ+ activists play key roles in resolving many of the issues facing humanity today, including climate change, human rights threats and abuse, and key social and racial justice issues. More funding means that feminist movements have access to: 1. Critical life-saving support 2. Opportunities to drive policy change 3. Resources to build sustainable movements Watch the Chorus We Carry Now to witness the transformative impact of funding on feminist movements and its ripple effect on societies. https://lnkd.in/eBqWbEVs

#ICYMI: Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism and Women Enabled International recently launched "Activists From Strength: What You Need to Know to Be a Disability and Gender-Inclusive Funder," a vital interactive report exploring the funding landscape for disability and gender justice in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. Our interactive report highlights the challenges faced by activists and offers key recommendations for advancing disability and gender justice in a way that recognizes the leadership of women and gender diverse people. Join us on April 8th to workshop ways for funders and movement advocates to be disability and gender-inclusive practitioners, and hear from those who were instrumental in putting together this innovative report. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eEem7DJ9