Are you ready to collaborate and champion human rights and gender justice? FON invites African subgrantee organizations and networks ready to collaborate on transformative advocacy plans promoting human rights and intersectional gender justice at national, regional, and international levels. Funding Available: Up to €5,000 for individual advocacy plans. Up to €13,000 for joint, collaborative initiatives. … Continue reading Call for Concept Notes: Champion Intersectional Gender Justice in Africa!
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Colombia: Movimiento Feminista “Niñas y Mujeres Wayuu” – Girls Wayuu
On the International Day of Indigenous Women, celebrated on September 5th, MFNMW’s work is highlighted for its efforts to empower Wayuu women and girls, challenge patriarchal norms, and create lasting change while preserving cultural heritage.
México: Red por una Política Fiscal Feminista
The Network for a Feminist Fiscal Policy focuses on addressing issues like gender-based violence, care policies, and women’s economic, social, and cultural rights. The Network aims to dignify women’s work, promote autonomy, and highlight the ethnic and cultural identities of women.
Ethiopia: Good Samaritan Association
Project Title: Increase Access to Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services for Survivors of GBV Among Internally Displaced People in Conflict-Affected Areas of Amhara Region.
“We Want Government Intervention to Stop the Torture of Sex Workers”
Press Conference led by Sex Workers Network September 5, 2024 Place- Abdus Salam Hall, National Press Club Dear Journalists, The Sex Workers Network extends its warm regards to all of you. Anthropologically, it is recognized that the world’s oldest profession is that of sex work. Sexual activities in various forms have been recorded since ancient… Continue reading “We Want Government Intervention to Stop the Torture of Sex Workers”
IPPF Africa Region Calls for Urgent Action Against Rising Femicide in Africa
Nairobi, 11 September 2024 – The International Planned Parenthood Federation Africa Region (IPPFAR) notes with grave concern the alarming rise of femicide across Africa, underscored by the recent murder of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei by her former partner. This tragic killing is a stark reminder of the growing epidemic of violence against women on… Continue reading IPPF Africa Region Calls for Urgent Action Against Rising Femicide in Africa
Take a Stand against Hate to Protect the Rights of LGBTQI+ in Côte d’Ivoire
Feminist Opportunities Now, together with its partner organisations and activists in Côte d’Ivoire, expresses its outrage at the rise in violence, hate speech and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) communities. We are deeply concerned by the increase in calls for violence and crimes targeting individuals because of their sexual orientation… Continue reading Take a Stand against Hate to Protect the Rights of LGBTQI+ in Côte d’Ivoire
Synergy of CSOs in Guinea: FON Promotes Cooperation for Global Impact
Conakry, 25 June 2024 The FON team carried out a follow-up mission with the partners of the first cohort from June 19 to 27, 2024. The objectives of this mission were to meet with the first cohort of partners financed by FON since December 2023 to learn about their results and challenges, and to carry… Continue reading Synergy of CSOs in Guinea: FON Promotes Cooperation for Global Impact
Empow’Her Enables CSO Empowerment in West Africa
On 10, 11 and 12 June, Empow’Her hosted a seminar at its Abidjan offices for representatives of the ten West African associations it supports under FON’s “Project Incubation“ programme. Four associations from Burkina Faso, two from Guinea, two from Niger and two from Côte d’Ivoire took part in the seminar, marking a key stage in… Continue reading Empow’Her Enables CSO Empowerment in West Africa
Introducing the #LaIgualdadEs Campaign: Highlighting the Pursuit of Equality in Latin America
The #LaIgualdadEs (#EqualityIs, in english) campaign highlights the work of feminist Civil Society Organizations supported by the FON Project in Mexico and Colombia, showcasing their efforts and actions in the pursuit of equality. The FON Project in Latin America, through Médicos del Mundo France and its Missions in Mexico and Colombia, is launching its second… Continue reading Introducing the #LaIgualdadEs Campaign: Highlighting the Pursuit of Equality in Latin America
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