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Migrant women in Berlin are fighting for gender-just peace through transitional justice, playback theatre, and a little bronze girl. This is episode 4 of the series »War and Feminism«.

Transnational feminist solidarities are under pressure. Episode 3 discusses the loss of trust among feminists, the disillusionment with the promises of a feminist German foreign policy, and the emergence of new civil society alliances.

What does it mean when the bodies of women giving birth in war become part of the battlefield? Episode 2 explores the issue of reproductive violence in war.

Sexualised violence in war: A feminist perspective on the devastating consequences for women and societies. Experts report on the causes, effects and the lack of accountability.

Join us for the grand finale of our 3-part series, where we shift our focus to feminist leadership on an individual level. This episode explores the personal challenges faced by those in leadership positions who strive to lead differently. Our journey begins with Helene, co-founder of Fair Share of Women Leaders, and continues with Vandita Morarka, CEO of One Future Collective. Vandita reveals the internal struggles and guilt that can accompany feminist leadership but offers a refreshing perspective on how to navigate them. Their stories showcase the incredible courage and compassion it takes to be a feminist leader, illuminating the...

In episode two it’s all about feminist leadership in practice. We'll dive deep into organizations and institutions that embrace feminist leadership. And we find out that it's not a one-size-fits-all model but rather a dynamic, often context-specific approach. Our discussions feature insights from three remarkable women with extensive experience in feminist leadership on an institutional level: Lysa John, Secretary-General of CIVICUS; Leila Billing, a leading advocate for 'We Are Feminist Leaders'; and Serap Altinisik, CEO of Oxfam Germany. They share their wisdom, experiences, and thoughts on feminist leadership in practice, showcasing its transformative power to shape a more equitable and...

In the first episode of our 3-part series, we embark on an exploration of feminist leadership. What exactly is it, and what is it not? Join us as we uncover the beliefs and principles that underpin this transformative leadership approach. For this, we’ll hear from two remarkable women who've dedicated their lives to feminist causes. Srilatha Batliwala, a lifelong feminist activist and scholar from South India, shares her insights, emphasizing that feminist leadership goes beyond mere gender identity. Elena Ghizzo, co-founder of the Feminist Hiking Collective, reveals how feminist leadership challenges existing power structures and offers a fresh perspective on...

A Pathway Towards Feminist Global Collaboration
What is the goal of representation and how can it be most meaningful within a process of Feminist Global Collaboration? In this final episode of the series, our host, Samie Blasingame, and three incredible guests discuss what representation is and what it is not, what it looks like to achieve representation in different spaces, and the dominant structures that start to shift when representation is done well. 
Tune in to hear thoughts and examples as to why representation can’t just be about how things look; it must move beyond that by allowing new perspectives...

Funds are constantly flowing but are they reaching the people and initiatives they should be? This episode we explore questions such as: how does funding reflect our priorities as a society; how can we build more trust between donor and grantees; and where do we need to be looking to ensure we are supporting feminist movements for social change? Tune in to hear some important critiques and valuable best practices to move the funding landscape toward more Feminist Global Collaboration. 
 
A podcast with:
• Angelika Arutyunova, Feminist thinker, strategist, advocate and consultant 
• Chantelle de Nobrega, Grants Manager at...

W7 stands for Women 7 and is a global alliance of NGOs working for more gender justice at the G7. The Women 7 works every year in parallel with the G7. And because Germany holds the G7’s presidency for 2022, the Women 7 was organized this year by the National Council of German Women’s Organizations.
For one year, 64 activists* from 24 countries considered the question: what must policymakers do to ensure greater gender justice worldwide? They then condensed their demands onto two pages before handing it over to this year's G7 President, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who accepted it...