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Audiocast from our webinar, a conversation with three activists from the region as they share their analysis of the advances of ultraconservative forces across the region.

Human rights abuses. Plundered resources. #Feminists4BindingTreaty explain why corporations must be held accountable for their impacts around the world.

Many participants at the 2016 AWID International Forum shared that the plenary session led by the Fearless Collective was one of their most memorable moments - a beautiful testimony to learning from young feminist methodologies.

This comic book draws from ‘Brave, Creative and Resistant: The State of Young Feminist Organising’, a report by AWID and FRIDA shows that young feminists are diverse and organise intersectionally, collaborate with activists across a range of social justice movements and lead through participation and consensus building.

As we enter a new age of capitalism, patriarchy and militarism, with undeclared wars across the world, it is important to take stock of the situation for African and Black women in various locations, as well as how we understand their struggles within the broader system of capitalism, patriarchy and white supremacy.

This past year, young feminists from around the world launched a campaign exploring what solidarity means across movements.

A year ago today - on September 6, 2016 - 1,800 feminists and women’s rights advocates from all corners of our movements gathered on the shores of Bahia for the 13th AWID International Forum. Get a flavor and feel of these various events at the 2016 Forum in Bahia in these videos produced in partnership with None on Record.

Human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent, and inalienable. Yet, today ultra conservative actors are targeting the systems established to protect our human rights.

In our report on Women Human Rights Defenders confronting extractive industries,  AWID and the Women Human Rights Defender International Coalition (WHRDIC) have made the following recommendations in order to contribute towards a safe, enabling environments for WHRDs as they peacefully exercise power and define visions of development for themselves and their communities.

Building on inspiring stories of resistance, our new practical guide presents concrete strategies put in place by WHRDs to confront corporate power and preserve their people, livelihood and territories against extractivism.