AWID is an international, feminist, membership organisation committed to achieving gender equality, sustainable development and women’s human rights
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This collection of case studies is a testament to the women and men around the world who have stood up to reject the imposition of norms and values in the name of religion as well as to expose and challenge the privileged position given to religion in public policies.
This report summarizes and analyses results of the one-year evaluation conducted among a focus group of participants at AWID’s 11th International Forum “The Power of Movements” held in Cape Town, South Africa in November, 2008.
This brief report presents the highlights of AWID’s research to date on women’s rights activists' understanding and experience of the global rise of religious fundamentalisms.
This fact sheet highlights the importance of agricultural biotechnology for gender equality and development, focusing on genetic modification.
This paper synthesizes and analyzes some of the learnings and strategies that have emerged from our advocacy around economic, social and cultural rights.
This fact sheet explains the meaning of 'nanotechnology', explores its potential promises and risks, some of the reasons it matters for gender equality and identify ways it can be addressed.
This Report shares AWID’s perspective on the 2008 Forum: what we believe was accomplished and what we learned.
This in-depth publication presents the top ten myths common to all regions and religions through the lived experiences of women’s rights activists, and contributes to strengthening resistance and challenges to religious fundamentalisms.
