Feminist movement-building

Feminist Social Struggles in a Globalised World: What Malawi’s Women Have to Teach Us

Written by Dr Simukai Chigudu
Topic:
Economic justice, Empowerment, Feminist movement-building
Keywords:
collective organizing, grassroots movements, neoliberalism, political organizing, social change

Fanning the Flames of Feminist Activism in Zambia

Sometimes you just don’t know where things will end up. In 2009, JASS held a series of movement building institutes (MBIs) in Southern Africa that were attended by feminist activists in the region. These institutes catalysed energy and intent in different ways. The young women from Zambia who participated in the MBIs returned to their homes determined to ensure that their societies and communities transform. As Wala Nalungwe says, “The flame that was lit at the MBIs it would not end there. We did not want that.
Topic:
Alliance-building, Feminist movement-building, Sex & sexuality
Keywords:
advocacy, age, collective feminism

Movement Builders’ Blood, Sweat and Tears

The Philippines has a strong nationalist movement and I grew up in this context.  Movements and movement building are not novel concepts for me.  The Filipino counterpart of movement is kilusan; I learned this word at about the same time I learned how to count and to read.
Topic:
Feminist movement-building
Keywords:
collective power

Reflections on Working with the UN to Protect and Support Women Human Rights Defenders

After two terms as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders, Michel Forst left the post April 30. Women defenders reflect on gains, challenges, and what lies ahead.
Topic:
Feminist movement-building, Violence, Women human rights defenders
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Stepping into our Power

The JASS community gathered in Mexico City in February. Read all the exciting insights and reflections.
Topic:
Feminist movement-building
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#16DayOfActivism: Mobilizing to be stronger and safer together

Join us for the next 16 days as we take part in an annual campaign to end gender-based violence: #16DaysofActivism!
Topic:
Feminist movement-building
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JASS Annual Report 2018

Check out how women crossed many lines for justice, equality and peace in 2018!
Topic:
Feminist movement-building, Women human rights defenders, Alliance-building
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The Zines Toolkit

CLICK to watch JASS' Phumi Mtetwa and Zeph Repollo talk about on movement building, self and collective care, intersectionality, and working in repressive contexts - produced in collaboration with FURIA and Raising Voices.
Topic:
Feminist movement-building, Power analysis, Violence
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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Authoritarianism. Militarism. Fundamentalism. Extractivism. While contexts differ, the convergence of these four trends have become fertile ground for escalating violence against women and women activists around the world.
Topic:
Dealing with conflict, Economic justice, Feminist movement-building
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Zimbabwe: Women build economic alternatives for survival

In the wake of the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe, women are coming together to address these basic needs collectively – a critical organizing strategy that is laying the groundwork for a future-oriented agenda to advance economic rights and democracy.
Topic:
Alliance-building, Economic justice, Feminist movement-building
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