Brexit is a Threat to Human Rights: A Feminist Analysis Published: 8 November 2019 Analysis Marissa Conway reflects on the announcement of Boris Johnson as the UK’s new Prime Minister and how this change in leadership is unlikely to mitigate the threat Brexit presents to human rights and feminist policies. By Marissa Conway
A “Feminist” Ethiopia? What’s Really Behind the Country’s Recent Reforms? Published: 29 October 2019 Analysis The reforms of Ethiopia's Prime Minister, including a cabinet with 50 percent women ministers, have attracted interest in his country and beyond. What has really changed for the population? By Zemdena Abebe
"We can all recognize ourselves in those stories" Published: 2 July 2019 Interview The 41st UN Human Rights Council will decide on the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on the Protection against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). Caroline Ausserer spoke with the current mandate holder, Victor Madrigal-Borloz. By Caroline Ausserer
Anne Klein Women’s Award 2020 Published: 12 June 2019 Announcement We invite you to nominate candidates for the 2020 Anne Klein Women’s Award, who courageously and perseveringly advocate human rights, equality and sexual self-determination. The closing date for submissions is 1st September 2019.
Backlash in feminism - Out of reverse gear Published: 17 June 2019 Background Violence against women, gender pay gap, homo hatred - the gender backlash is in full swing worldwide. That is why we need encouraging feminism. By Jana Prosinger
A feminist peace in Colombia? Published: 14 February 2019 Analysis The inclusion of a gender perspective in Colombia's peace agreement: past, present, and future. By Catalina Ruiz-Navarro
Feminist foreign policy - imperative for a more secure and just world Published: 13 February 2019 Introduction Kristina Lunz and Nina Bernarding, who are leading the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy in Germany explain why a peaceful world will remain an utopia without a feminist foreign policy. By Kristina Lunz and Nina Bernarding
Feminist Foreign Policy Published: 26 September 2019 Dossier It is high time to view security not in a military context, but in a humane one: Women’s rights need to be strengthened, and women need to be recognized as shapers of peace and security policy. With this dossier we would like to show the way forward towards a Feminist Foreign Policy.
Towards a feminist foreign policy in Myanmar Published: 12 February 2019 Analysis The peace process in Myanmar remains male dominated. While international bodies support an inclusive process, national women’s networks struggle to advocate across ethnic boundaries. By Erin Kamler
Canada’s feminist vision for the G7 and beyond Published: 12 February 2019 Analysis How to lobby the G7 countries to implement feminist policies? Canadian civil society organizations are pushing participation from the global south to highlight voices often not heard. By Beth Woroniuk
