World March of Women (WMW) is an international feminist social movement that brings together grassroots feminist groups from around the globe to make transformative change. WMW was born as a global social movement in 1998 in Quebec to end the root causes of poverty and violence against women. It is a key part of the movement infrastructure to connect and organize feminist movements in solidarity across the globe. After many years of allied work together, Grassroots International and World March of Women entered into a long-term partnership in 2017. Beyond support in the form of multi-year grants, we have also partnered with WMW along with other partners and allies – including the Grassroots Global Justice Alliance and the Indigenous Environmental Network – in a collaboration to strengthen grassroots feminist movements globally. This collaboration has included providing direct support to grassroots feminist movements in several geographies around the world, launching Capire, a communications hub led by the World March of Women to amplify grassroots feminist voices and visions, and organizing the Berta Cáceres International Feminist Organizing School (IFOS) to strengthen global grassroots feminist movement building through popular education and action. Grassroots International also has long-term partnerships with key member organizations of the World March of Women, such as Sector de Mujeres in Guatemala. Hear from a leader in Sector de Mujeres describe our partnership here. Will you take action to lift up grassroots feminist movements through a donation to Grassroots International? |
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Two of our staff members recently returned from a convening of the World March of Women in Turkey, and we are excited to highlight their work and share some photos and experiences from our trip. This gathering in Ankara for the 13th International Meeting of the World March of Women brought together over 150 women from 65 countries to build feminist strength to transform the world through political education and organizing. The beauty of movement leaders from across the world sharing their experiences through místicas, group conversations, and cultural moments was underpinned by the theme of how similar our realities and struggles are, underscoring the importance of solidarity with each other. |
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Sadly, the International Meeting began soon after the passing of Nalu Faria, a co-founder of the World March of Women and long-time leader of Grassroots’ partner Sempreviva Organização Feminista (SOF) in Brazil. Her words and spirit permeated the meeting space and reaffirmed everyone’s commitment to grassroots feminisms and the work ahead. Nalu once said, “Struggling against violence against women is about challenging the patriarchal system, as it is imbricated with capitalism, racism, colonialism, and LGBTİ+ phobia.” The World March of Women took Nalu’s words and actions to heart as they committed to carry this work forward. Members reiterated their opposition to war, extractivism, and exploitation as they planned mobilizations and organized towards a good living for all, in harmony with the natural world. This critical work of movements such as the World March of Women to build feminist economies for the sustainability of life needs your support. Can you support this essential work by making a donation to our #WeShowUp Fundraising Campaign? |
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Thank you for your unflagging solidarity with social movements on the journey to liberation. In solidarity and gratitude, |
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