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MADRE is advancing women’s human rights by meeting urgent needs and building lasting solutions defined by women and girls.
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There are consequences to policies that ignore the people leaders are meant to serve and protect.
A feminist foreign policy that centers gender justice, human rights, & demands the dismantling of toxic masculinity norms is the alternative we need. https://bit.ly/4nO8eZR
A feminist foreign policy that centers gender justice, human rights, & demands the dismantling of toxic masculinity norms is the alternative we need. https://bit.ly/4nO8eZR
November 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
There are consequences to policies that ignore the people leaders are meant to serve and protect.
A feminist foreign policy that centers gender justice, human rights, & demands the dismantling of toxic masculinity norms is the alternative we need. https://bit.ly/4nO8eZR
A feminist foreign policy that centers gender justice, human rights, & demands the dismantling of toxic masculinity norms is the alternative we need. https://bit.ly/4nO8eZR
Trump claims to be a “peacemaker,” but his record tells another story. Real peace depends on grassroots feminist movements organizing from the ground up.
Read more from MADRE’s Diana Duarte and Kate Alexander here: https://bit.ly/4hRPzet
Read more from MADRE’s Diana Duarte and Kate Alexander here: https://bit.ly/4hRPzet
The Real Peacemakers - FPIF
And Trump is not one of them.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Trump claims to be a “peacemaker,” but his record tells another story. Real peace depends on grassroots feminist movements organizing from the ground up.
Read more from MADRE’s Diana Duarte and Kate Alexander here: https://bit.ly/4hRPzet
Read more from MADRE’s Diana Duarte and Kate Alexander here: https://bit.ly/4hRPzet
Congratulations to Julienne Lusenge on being awarded the Changemaker Award for her advocacy and peacebuilding efforts in the DRC!
She was one of two winners of the award, which was presented last month in Rome and accepted on her behalf by Sandrine Lusamba, who shared a powerful speech.
She was one of two winners of the award, which was presented last month in Rome and accepted on her behalf by Sandrine Lusamba, who shared a powerful speech.
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations to Julienne Lusenge on being awarded the Changemaker Award for her advocacy and peacebuilding efforts in the DRC!
She was one of two winners of the award, which was presented last month in Rome and accepted on her behalf by Sandrine Lusamba, who shared a powerful speech.
She was one of two winners of the award, which was presented last month in Rome and accepted on her behalf by Sandrine Lusamba, who shared a powerful speech.
Women and girls keep communities strong and unified. Advancing their capabilities as peacemakers is key to confronting war and authoritarianism.
We secure resources and platforms to ensure the participation of women and girls in building a lasting peace. https://bit.ly/3LwG9WI
We secure resources and platforms to ensure the participation of women and girls in building a lasting peace. https://bit.ly/3LwG9WI
November 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Women and girls keep communities strong and unified. Advancing their capabilities as peacemakers is key to confronting war and authoritarianism.
We secure resources and platforms to ensure the participation of women and girls in building a lasting peace. https://bit.ly/3LwG9WI
We secure resources and platforms to ensure the participation of women and girls in building a lasting peace. https://bit.ly/3LwG9WI
Facing an increase in digital threats and hacking attempts, the Innovators 4 Climate Action sought out solutions to ensure their security.
In partnership with Equality Labs, MADRE organized a training offering knowledge and feminist frameworks for understanding digital safety.
In partnership with Equality Labs, MADRE organized a training offering knowledge and feminist frameworks for understanding digital safety.
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Facing an increase in digital threats and hacking attempts, the Innovators 4 Climate Action sought out solutions to ensure their security.
In partnership with Equality Labs, MADRE organized a training offering knowledge and feminist frameworks for understanding digital safety.
In partnership with Equality Labs, MADRE organized a training offering knowledge and feminist frameworks for understanding digital safety.
Not only is The Fund for Haitian Women the first fund for Haitian women, but it is also the first women’s fund in the Caribbean.
@carinejocelyn.bsky.social shares more about the fund’s launch and the call for more support for Haitian women and girls in Alliance Magazine. bit.ly/4nprYmw
@carinejocelyn.bsky.social shares more about the fund’s launch and the call for more support for Haitian women and girls in Alliance Magazine. bit.ly/4nprYmw
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Not only is The Fund for Haitian Women the first fund for Haitian women, but it is also the first women’s fund in the Caribbean.
@carinejocelyn.bsky.social shares more about the fund’s launch and the call for more support for Haitian women and girls in Alliance Magazine. bit.ly/4nprYmw
@carinejocelyn.bsky.social shares more about the fund’s launch and the call for more support for Haitian women and girls in Alliance Magazine. bit.ly/4nprYmw
This ceasefire presents a fragile window of opportunity to ensure that women and families in Gaza receive much-needed humanitarian aid.
Right now, our partners are distributing food packages with fresh, locally grown produce & operating community kitchens. MADRE.org/Palestine
Right now, our partners are distributing food packages with fresh, locally grown produce & operating community kitchens. MADRE.org/Palestine
October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This ceasefire presents a fragile window of opportunity to ensure that women and families in Gaza receive much-needed humanitarian aid.
Right now, our partners are distributing food packages with fresh, locally grown produce & operating community kitchens. MADRE.org/Palestine
Right now, our partners are distributing food packages with fresh, locally grown produce & operating community kitchens. MADRE.org/Palestine
We're calling for truly transformative Feminist Foreign Policies at the #FFPConference2025.
✅True policy coherence
✅Funding the frontlines
✅Real accountability, co-designed with civil society
✅Defending our gains
Read our civil society statement bit.ly/FeministStatement4FFP
#AvecNousPourToustes
✅True policy coherence
✅Funding the frontlines
✅Real accountability, co-designed with civil society
✅Defending our gains
Read our civil society statement bit.ly/FeministStatement4FFP
#AvecNousPourToustes
A Civil Society Call for Transformative Feminist Foreign Policies -- Feminist Diplomacy Lab
We, the undersigned global civil society organizations, feminist movements, and human rights defenders, address the Feminist Foreign Policy Conference with a unified message.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We're calling for truly transformative Feminist Foreign Policies at the #FFPConference2025.
✅True policy coherence
✅Funding the frontlines
✅Real accountability, co-designed with civil society
✅Defending our gains
Read our civil society statement bit.ly/FeministStatement4FFP
#AvecNousPourToustes
✅True policy coherence
✅Funding the frontlines
✅Real accountability, co-designed with civil society
✅Defending our gains
Read our civil society statement bit.ly/FeministStatement4FFP
#AvecNousPourToustes
Yina, a former child soldier, found her spark through theatre.
Centering art helped her build a new life, an opportunity those impacted by war receive through Taller de Vida's support and rehabilitation programs.
“Today I am an example for others.”
Centering art helped her build a new life, an opportunity those impacted by war receive through Taller de Vida's support and rehabilitation programs.
“Today I am an example for others.”
October 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yina, a former child soldier, found her spark through theatre.
Centering art helped her build a new life, an opportunity those impacted by war receive through Taller de Vida's support and rehabilitation programs.
“Today I am an example for others.”
Centering art helped her build a new life, an opportunity those impacted by war receive through Taller de Vida's support and rehabilitation programs.
“Today I am an example for others.”
The Trump administration continues its attack on immigrants, refugees, and Indigenous peoples.
We’ve seen this before.
In 2019, MADRE co-organized a delegation of Indigenous women leaders to stand with migrants and Indigenous Peoples at the border. https://bit.ly/46WEZyX
We’ve seen this before.
In 2019, MADRE co-organized a delegation of Indigenous women leaders to stand with migrants and Indigenous Peoples at the border. https://bit.ly/46WEZyX
October 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Trump administration continues its attack on immigrants, refugees, and Indigenous peoples.
We’ve seen this before.
In 2019, MADRE co-organized a delegation of Indigenous women leaders to stand with migrants and Indigenous Peoples at the border. https://bit.ly/46WEZyX
We’ve seen this before.
In 2019, MADRE co-organized a delegation of Indigenous women leaders to stand with migrants and Indigenous Peoples at the border. https://bit.ly/46WEZyX
In the Dominican Republic, Afro-descendant women and girls face anti-Black racism along with the denial of sexual and reproductive rights by the government. With MADRE’s support, Malcriadas provides resources to Afro-Dominican women and girls to be safe, informed, and proud.
October 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
In the Dominican Republic, Afro-descendant women and girls face anti-Black racism along with the denial of sexual and reproductive rights by the government. With MADRE’s support, Malcriadas provides resources to Afro-Dominican women and girls to be safe, informed, and proud.
This work - to meet people's urgent needs, to end the occupation and to demand human rights for all people - began decades ago. And it will continue, together with our partners and with human rights defenders worldwide.
October 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This work - to meet people's urgent needs, to end the occupation and to demand human rights for all people - began decades ago. And it will continue, together with our partners and with human rights defenders worldwide.
The real solution to addressing climate catastrophe isn’t militarization or efforts to expand profits.
It’s justice.
“Communities are rising up, taking collective action grounded in solidarity, reciprocity, care, and radical imagination..." https://bit.ly/3KDzEDT
It’s justice.
“Communities are rising up, taking collective action grounded in solidarity, reciprocity, care, and radical imagination..." https://bit.ly/3KDzEDT
Justice Is the Real Solution to the Climate Crisis — GLOBAL RESILIENCE FUND
www.theglobalresiliencefund.org
October 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The real solution to addressing climate catastrophe isn’t militarization or efforts to expand profits.
It’s justice.
“Communities are rising up, taking collective action grounded in solidarity, reciprocity, care, and radical imagination..." https://bit.ly/3KDzEDT
It’s justice.
“Communities are rising up, taking collective action grounded in solidarity, reciprocity, care, and radical imagination..." https://bit.ly/3KDzEDT
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We are deeply saddened to hear of Rose’s passing. Her wisdom, generosity, and tireless advocacy for Indigenous women and girls touched many lives. Rose’s legacy will continue to guide and inspire us. Our thoughts are with her family and community.
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of long-time friend, partner, & feminist activist Rose Cunningham Kain.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
October 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of Rose’s passing. Her wisdom, generosity, and tireless advocacy for Indigenous women and girls touched many lives. Rose’s legacy will continue to guide and inspire us. Our thoughts are with her family and community.
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of long-time friend, partner, & feminist activist Rose Cunningham Kain.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
September 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of long-time friend, partner, & feminist activist Rose Cunningham Kain.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
We are sad to have lost such a presence in our lives, but we are grateful to hold onto our memories of you.
Rest well, friend.
As a member of the @ngowgwps.bsky.social, we are proud to sign the 2025 Open Letter calling on the #UNSC and Member States to defend 25 years of the #WPS agenda.
🤝 Read our letter and join us here: wps.ngo/sign
🤝 Read our letter and join us here: wps.ngo/sign
September 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
As a member of the @ngowgwps.bsky.social, we are proud to sign the 2025 Open Letter calling on the #UNSC and Member States to defend 25 years of the #WPS agenda.
🤝 Read our letter and join us here: wps.ngo/sign
🤝 Read our letter and join us here: wps.ngo/sign
Created by the Nationwide Organization of Visually Impaired Empowered Ladies, the “Aha! Iba Na si Eba!” series highlights the work of their Let Our Voices Echo program to ensure access to quality, inclusive, and accessible education in the Philippines.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4nHJ27G
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4nHJ27G
September 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Created by the Nationwide Organization of Visually Impaired Empowered Ladies, the “Aha! Iba Na si Eba!” series highlights the work of their Let Our Voices Echo program to ensure access to quality, inclusive, and accessible education in the Philippines.
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4nHJ27G
Watch now: https://bit.ly/4nHJ27G
Girl leaders know best how to mobilize their communities. Fostering spaces for their growth and leadership forms a balanced power dynamic that advances the rights of all genders.
Learn more about how MADRE supports intergenerational organizing https://bit.ly/4nb0m5g
Learn more about how MADRE supports intergenerational organizing https://bit.ly/4nb0m5g
September 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Girl leaders know best how to mobilize their communities. Fostering spaces for their growth and leadership forms a balanced power dynamic that advances the rights of all genders.
Learn more about how MADRE supports intergenerational organizing https://bit.ly/4nb0m5g
Learn more about how MADRE supports intergenerational organizing https://bit.ly/4nb0m5g
Professor Lisa Davis, a MADRE advisor, explains why the ICC’s arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders are a major milestone for Afghanistan – and the global LGBTQIA+ community.
MADRE’s work in 2023 and 2024 helped lead to this moment: https://bit.ly/4p3IU40
MADRE’s work in 2023 and 2024 helped lead to this moment: https://bit.ly/4p3IU40
The ICC’s Arrest Warrants Against Taliban Leaders Are Historic
The top court’s decision sets a clear precedent that persecuting LGBTQ people is a crime against humanity.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Professor Lisa Davis, a MADRE advisor, explains why the ICC’s arrest warrants for senior Taliban leaders are a major milestone for Afghanistan – and the global LGBTQIA+ community.
MADRE’s work in 2023 and 2024 helped lead to this moment: https://bit.ly/4p3IU40
MADRE’s work in 2023 and 2024 helped lead to this moment: https://bit.ly/4p3IU40
“Disability intersects with sex, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, and many other diverse gender identities. We are bringing these global perspectives together to shape the agenda for meaningful and inclusive disability policies." — Patima Gurung https://bit.ly/3KlsRhW
“We will be more in ten years' time”
Pratima Gurung has been advocating for the rights of Indigenous women with disabilities for years – in Nepal, across Asia, and globally. In this interview, she discusses progress, ongoing challenges, ...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
“Disability intersects with sex, caste, ethnicity, religion, region, and many other diverse gender identities. We are bringing these global perspectives together to shape the agenda for meaningful and inclusive disability policies." — Patima Gurung https://bit.ly/3KlsRhW
Congratulations to Women Now for Development for being awarded the 2025 ICIP Peace in Progress Award for its outstanding contribution to justice, peace, and feminist resistance in Syria! https://bit.ly/47PnSA4
September 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations to Women Now for Development for being awarded the 2025 ICIP Peace in Progress Award for its outstanding contribution to justice, peace, and feminist resistance in Syria! https://bit.ly/47PnSA4
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This October marks 25 years of the #WPS agenda. The best way to celebrate? By taking action to ensure its future.
Join us in telling Member States it's time to act to defend the values of the WPS agenda: wps.ngo/sign
Join us in telling Member States it's time to act to defend the values of the WPS agenda: wps.ngo/sign
September 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This October marks 25 years of the #WPS agenda. The best way to celebrate? By taking action to ensure its future.
Join us in telling Member States it's time to act to defend the values of the WPS agenda: wps.ngo/sign
Join us in telling Member States it's time to act to defend the values of the WPS agenda: wps.ngo/sign
Feminists know that we are stronger together.
Last week, MADRE joined feminist leaders from across the country in Washington, DC, to build a human rights mandate for peace, diplomacy, and gender justice for the Women's Funding Network's #FeministFunded2025.
Last week, MADRE joined feminist leaders from across the country in Washington, DC, to build a human rights mandate for peace, diplomacy, and gender justice for the Women's Funding Network's #FeministFunded2025.
September 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Feminists know that we are stronger together.
Last week, MADRE joined feminist leaders from across the country in Washington, DC, to build a human rights mandate for peace, diplomacy, and gender justice for the Women's Funding Network's #FeministFunded2025.
Last week, MADRE joined feminist leaders from across the country in Washington, DC, to build a human rights mandate for peace, diplomacy, and gender justice for the Women's Funding Network's #FeministFunded2025.
Today is the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth! For over 40 years, MADRE has worked with a growing number of organizations worldwide, including Latin America. By centering local expertise, we build strong relationships to achieve lasting feminist change. MADRE.org
September 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today is the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth! For over 40 years, MADRE has worked with a growing number of organizations worldwide, including Latin America. By centering local expertise, we build strong relationships to achieve lasting feminist change. MADRE.org
As Pratima Gurung, of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal, shares with @food4transform.bsky.social, people with disabilities are not objects—their political participation is a MUST.
“Disability is a social issue and therefore, everyone’s issue.“ bit.ly/3Ik9R2U
“Disability is a social issue and therefore, everyone’s issue.“ bit.ly/3Ik9R2U
“We will be more in ten years' time”
Pratima Gurung has been advocating for the rights of Indigenous women with disabilities for years – in Nepal, across Asia, and globally. In this interview, she discusses progress, ongoing challenges, ...
www.foodfortransformation.org
September 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
As Pratima Gurung, of the National Indigenous Disabled Women Association Nepal, shares with @food4transform.bsky.social, people with disabilities are not objects—their political participation is a MUST.
“Disability is a social issue and therefore, everyone’s issue.“ bit.ly/3Ik9R2U
“Disability is a social issue and therefore, everyone’s issue.“ bit.ly/3Ik9R2U