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.

AWID has developed this animation with SeeHearDraw based on discussions sparked in the lead up to, and during the 2016 AWID Forum, on the State of Our Feminist Movements.

We invite you to share the '#MovementsMatter' illustrations with your networks to support your movement-building work of changing hearts and minds.

Explore our ‘Movements Matter', a digital visual art series that illustrates how movements build collective and compelling political power for human rights, equality and justice.

Rekindling the memory of our loved ones and their collective contributions to the advancement of human rights.

The Resource Mobilization Hub (RMH) at the 12th International AWID Forum  was developed in close collaboration with peers in the funding community and women's rights movement. The RMH was the first of it's kind at an AWID Forum and offered a dynamic, interactive space for both funders and women’s rights activists. 

At the RMH, both donor representatives and women's rights activists participated in: 

This video was screened during the Opening Session of the 2012 International Forum.