@feministwide
Feminist network of associations and activists fighting for women's rights, as part of a larger struggle for social justice, sustainable livelihoods and human rights 🌍 🔗 https://wideplus.org/ 🔗 https://feministwide.start.page
New publication by Wo=Men: Holding the Line 📝 This report "brings together insights and practical tools [...] to examine how the Women, Peace and Security agenda is playing out in real time across regions experiencing acute security challenges."
On 5 March, WIDE+ intern Laura Cargnello attended “Unveiling the New Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030” organised by the Cyprus Presidency, featuring Commissioner for Equality H. Lahbib, C. Scheele (EIGE Director), L. Madejski (Google), M. Collins (European Women’s Lobby),& F. Raes (UN Women).
WEDO's report 'Critical Trends' examines the progress & challenges of 2025 through a feminist lens. This issue spotlights "struggle against the consequences of neoliberalism & global advocacy proposals from civil society and Global South countries to transform our economic system."
The Maypole Fund is funding feminist activism against militarism and war with a grant of up to £1000. The next round of applications will open from June 1st until June 30th.
Learn more here:
Happening this Wednesday 11 March: More women means more peace - a webinar by GADIP!
Main speaker: Margot Wallström, former Minister for Foreign Affairs, who led the launch of Sweden’s feminist foreign policy.
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This month, Atina commemorates 23 years of providing support to victims of trafficking. Many lessons remain and one is permanent: there is no genuine recovery without achieving justice.
⚫ Read more about their work and recent publication "From Trauma to Testimony":
New report by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung: Defending Equality in an Age of Democratic Decline - Reframing Europe's Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 📝
The report argues that the next EU's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 "must represent a decisive political shift."
Last June 2025, WIDE+ organised the international conference: “Global Financing for Gender and Climate Justice: Utopia or Reality? A feminist reflection”.
The conference report has now been made available online - download it here and explore the activities and discussions held:
WIDE+ provided evidence and recommendations to the online consultation for the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030, back in August 2025. We are proposing concrete strategic action around ten overall recommendations - see them below!
To download the full report - click here: buff.ly/oxIRKAm
Explore "Why Human Rights Impact Assessments (HRIA) Are Essential for Trade Agreements" by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung - a new guide setting out that human rights impact assessments are critical for designing sustainable, equitable and politically legitimate trade agreements.
Why is the integration of gender and women's empowerment essential to effective, participatory and equitable humanitarian protection and assistance? The IASC Gender Handbook for Humanitarian Action explains why!
Learn more:
Developed in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, this toolkit remains relevant: Feminist organizing toolkit – planning virtual meetings by WECF and WEDO: buff.ly/v6jYpoQ
The toolkit can also be complemented by the online course: Feminist moderation - available here: buff.ly/63lrSKs
WIDE+ signs joint statement alongside 1,200+ feminist organisations and allies calling on the UN Member States to ”Defend multilateralism, democracy and human rights. Pay up now!”
The statement will be formally transmitted to relevant Permanent Missions and UN decision makers.
Fair Finance International webinar on Women and Mining happening on 4 March!
🗣️ English and Spanish!
🕰️ 4pm CET / 10pm EST / 7am PST
Speakers will explore the experiences of women in mining, along with the economic, social & physical consequences for women in impacted areas.
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Happening n Thursday, 26 February 2026 in Berlin, Germany: TACTICS for Change: Systemic Strategies for Coordinated Responses to Domestic Violence.
Participation is free of charge, and the event will be held in English.
For more information and registration, click here:
Communications Intern wanted!
This internship is designed as a learning experience for someone who wants hands-on practice in feminist NGO communications. You will gain exposure to communications in a European network — from day-to-day content to longer-term strategic processes.
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Don't miss GADIP's upcoming webinar on 19 February, at 18.00 CET: News media - a blowtorch or break block for gender equality? The webinar features Maria Edström, an Associate professor in journalism, media & communication affiliated with the University of Gothenburg.
Sign up here:
Synergy for Justice has published two new reports on women in Syria:
➡️ As if They Never Existed: Barriers to Reporting Missing Women in Syria
➡️ Syrian Women’s Voices from Aspiration to Reality: Vision for Justice, Accountability, Peace and Trust
Available in English and Arabic.
Applications for the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship are now open - the program is designed for individuals with lived experience as Forcibly Displaced Persons. Its aim is to equip these individuals with the skills and resources to create transformative change.
Deadline: 28 Feb
The Youth Climate Justice Fund has opened its application call for 2026!
The fund supports outh-led climate justice groups at local and national levels.
🗓️ Application Window: The application period is open until March 1st, 23:59 UTC
💰 Grant Size: Up to $40,000 USD
📩 Apply Here: buff.ly/Mzo1NPW
Last year, WIDE+ hosted the webinar: “Gendered Crossings: Feminist Perspectives on Borders, Racism, Violence and Survival” - which illustrated that migrant women are not only survivors of systemic violence—they are leaders, organisers & agents of change.
➡️ buff.ly/5G1PbwP & buff.ly/iY9b8SC
Rebeca* and Laura* demand justice and file a complaint against Spanish singer, Julio Iglesias, for multiple and different forms of violence❗️
The case is accompanied by Women's Link Worldwide: buff.ly/BRn3dKe
*Names have been changed to protect the identity
New paper : Trade and Tariff Wars and Their Impact on Women in the Global South 🌍
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It presents a feminist analysis of trade & tariff wars, arguing that rising protectionism & neoliberal trade regimes deepen economic inequalities & disproportionately harm women in the Global South.
ENAR describes the new EU anti-racism strategy as "a missed opportunity to confront the structural violence experienced by racialised communities". Find further information and recommendations below.
🔗 Press release: buff.ly/WOwU0dO
🔗 OpEd: buff.ly/QHzJtIw
Curious about the crises that Europe is facing? Are these merely temporary disruptions or rooted in the dynamics of capitalism?
In their online book launch event, Prof Andreas Bieler and Dr Vincenzo Maccarrone will discuss the instability in the EU in the present context.
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GADIP is hosting "News media - a blowtorch or break block for gender equality?" - a webinar on progress in the media sector (or rather the lack thereof) and the relation to gender equality and freedom of expression.
🗓️ 19 February at 18.00 CET!
Register here: buff.ly/qWAEpig
Violence against women in politics weakens democracy, political pluralism & the inclusivity of public institutions. ODIHR’s Toolkit provides recommendations for legislators, governments, parliaments and political parties & guidance for civil society and affected women politicians. 🔗 buff.ly/cluYHft
For our followers in Austria: WIDE is hosting a course with 9 modules in cooperation with VHS Ottakring.
When? Every other Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at VHS Ottakring, Ludo-Hartmann-Platz 7, 1160 Vienna; starting Feb 24, 2026
Cost for the entire course: €198.00
Learn more: buff.ly/iMiUkor
The manosphere in Arabic📘Written by Sarah Kaddoura, it is a study deconstructing the "manosphere" - "forums, websites, blogs, and online channels that host a wide range of discourses on the social construction of “manhood”."
🌍 Are you worried about the future of democracy in Europe? Get trained to take action!
The School of Political Participation is a free online course analysing civil rights, migration crises & the challenges facing the EU in the current geopolitical & economic context.
Register now: