Mariel Araya
Women Human Rights Defenders
WHRDs are self-identified women and lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LBTQI) people and others who defend rights and are subject to gender-specific risks and threats due to their human rights work and/or as a direct consequence of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
WHRDs are subject to systematic violence and discrimination due to their identities and unyielding struggles for rights, equality and justice.
The WHRD Program collaborates with international and regional partners as well as the AWID membership to raise awareness about these risks and threats, advocate for feminist and holistic measures of protection and safety, and actively promote a culture of self-care and collective well being in our movements.
Risks and threats targeting WHRDs
WHRDs are exposed to the same types of risks that all other defenders who defend human rights, communities, and the environment face. However, they are also exposed to gender-based violence and gender-specific risks because they challenge existing gender norms within their communities and societies.
By defending rights, WHRDs are at risk of:
- Physical assault and death
- Intimidation and harassment, including in online spaces
- Judicial harassment and criminalization
- Burnout
A collaborative, holistic approach to safety
We work collaboratively with international and regional networks and our membership
- to raise awareness about human rights abuses and violations against WHRDs and the systemic violence and discrimination they experience
- to strengthen protection mechanisms and ensure more effective and timely responses to WHRDs at risk
We work to promote a holistic approach to protection which includes:
- emphasizing the importance of self-care and collective well being, and recognizing that what care and wellbeing mean may differ across cultures
- documenting the violations targeting WHRDs using a feminist intersectional perspective;
- promoting the social recognition and celebration of the work and resilience of WHRDs ; and
- building civic spaces that are conducive to dismantling structural inequalities without restrictions or obstacles
Our Actions
We aim to contribute to a safer world for WHRDs, their families and communities. We believe that action for rights and justice should not put WHRDs at risk; it should be appreciated and celebrated.
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Promoting collaboration and coordination among human rights and women’s rights organizations at the international level to strengthen responses concerning safety and wellbeing of WHRDs.
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Supporting regional networks of WHRDs and their organizations, such as the Mesoamerican Initiative for WHRDs and the WHRD Middle East and North Africa Coalition, in promoting and strengthening collective action for protection - emphasizing the establishment of solidarity and protection networks, the promotion of self-care, and advocacy and mobilization for the safety of WHRDs;
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Increasing the visibility and recognition of WHRDs and their struggles, as well as the risks that they encounter by documenting the attacks that they face, and researching, producing, and disseminating information on their struggles, strategies, and challenges:
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Mobilizing urgent responses of international solidarity for WHRDs at risk through our international and regional networks, and our active membership.
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Will there be any support for materials or other preparatory costs for workshops?
You can expect all the standard materials for workshops and presentations: flip charts, markers, sticky notes, in addition to projectors and audio-visual equipment. Any additional materials are the responsibility of the activity organizers. AWID’s logistics team will be available to answer questions and advise.
Snippet Propositions féministes pour une économie juste FR
L’AWID, le Centre pour le leadership mondial des femmes (CWGL en anglais) et le Réseau de Développement et de Communication des Femmes Africaines (FEMNET), proposent ce document de réflexion pour questionner les concepts traditionnels liés au développement. Il inclut également une série de propositions pour un programme féministe en faveur de la justice de genre, de la justice économique et de la justice en matière de développement.
En savoir plus sur les origines du projet
Les propositions
Ces propositions sont formulées pour être discutées, débattues, mises en pièces, adaptées, adoptées ou encore pour en inspirer d’autres.
Ekaete Judith Umoh
Biography
Ekaete Judith Umoh is an international disability rights advocate and inclusive development expert with astute analysis of issues regarding gender, disability and inclusive development. Her dream is to see increased visibility of women and girls with disabilities in the global feminist movement, as well as in all development efforts around the world.
Ekaete enjoys activism and politics, and went on to become the first elected female President of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) in Nigeria, where she led Organizations of Persons with disabilities in the struggle to sign the Nigerian Disability Bill into Law in 2019, after over 17 years of consistent advocacy. Thereafter, she joined CBM Global as a pioneer Country Director and led her team for about 3 years, contributing towards ending the circle of poverty and disability in Nigeria. Aside from disability activism, Ekaete has served as consultant to several development agencies, providing technical assistance on disability inclusion in program and project design.
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ฟอรัม AWID นานาชาติ คืออะไร
ทุกสามถึงสี่ปี AWID จะเป็นเจ้าภาพงานประชุมนานาชาติที่สำคัญ โดยจะเป็นการประชุมขนาดใหญ่ระดับโลกที่หัวใจหลักอยู่ที่ขบวนการเฟมินิสต์และความเป็นธรรมทางเพศที่หลากหลาย เป็นการรวมตัวกันระดับโลกของนักกิจกรรมเฟมินิสต์ เครือข่ายพันธมิตร นักวิชาการ แหล่งทุน และผู้กำหนดนโยบาย โดยฟอรัมเปลี่ยนสถานที่จัดหมุนเวียนไปในต่างภูมิภาคและในประเทศต่างๆทั่วซีกโลกใต้
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Plenary session:
She is on her way:
Alternatives, feminisms and another world
Felogene Anumo, AWID
Dr. Vandana Shiva, India
Dr. Dilar Dirik, Kurdistan
Nana Akosua Hanson, Ghana
Derya Demirler
Alejandra Morena
Biography
Alejandra is passionate about women’s rights and gender justice. She dreams of creating a world that centers care – for people and nature. As a feminist human rights expert, she’s worked at the intersections of gender, climate, social and economic justice at various international organizations. Her areas of expertise include knowledge building and co-creation, research, facilitation, and advocacy. She holds a MA in Human Rights from the University of Essex and has authored and co-developed many publications, including the article “Enraged: Women and Nature”. The campaign Feminist Activism Without Fear draws on interviews and research carried out by Alejandra.
Originally from Argentina, she has lived and worked in several countries in Europe and Latin America over the past two decades. Alejandra loves photography, the sea, baking with her daughter, and enjoying food from around the world. As a mother, she aims to be a cycle breaker. Alejandra draws energy and inspiration from the amazing women in her life, who are spread in many corners of the world.
Position
Research & Advocacy Lead, Resourcing Feminist Movements
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ฉันจำเป็นต้องเป็นสมาชิก AWID หรือไม่เพื่อเข้าร่วมฟอรัม
ไม่ คุณไม่จะเป็นต้องเป็นสมาชิก AWID เพื่อที่จะเข้าร่วมฟอรัม แต่สมาชิก AWID จะได้รับส่วนลดค่าลงทะเบียนรวมถึงสิทธิประโยชน์อื่นๆ เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติมเกี่ยวกับการเป็นสมาชิก AWID
Snippet Organising to Win_Fest (ES)
Sesión plenaria:
Organizarse para vencer
Margarita Salas, AWID
Nazik Abylgaziva, Labrys
Amaranta Gómez Regalado, Secretariado Internacional de Pueblos Indígenas frente al VIH/sida, la Sexualidad y los Derechos Humanos
Cindy Weisner, Grassroots Global Justice Alliance
Lucineia Freitas, Movimento Sem Terra
Luz Yohana Lopez Vidal
¿Quiénes son sus afiliadxs?
Nuestrxs afiliadxs conforman una dinámica red de personas de todo el mundo, que se desempeñan como investigadorxs, académicxs, estudiantes, educadorxs, activistas, empresarixs, diseñadorxs de políticas públicas, personas que trabajan en desarrollo, donantes, y más. La membresía - de todas las edades – es lo que hace de AWID una asociación feminista mundial única.
La membresía de AWID está abierta a quienes compartan nuestros valores
Ofrecemos diferentes tipos de membresía según el nivel de ingresos y también según quieras afiliarte a título individual o institucional. En la actualidad contamos con más de 5000 afiliadas/os, individuales e institucionales, de 164 países.
La membresía constituye una parte importante de nuestro trabajo
Ofrecemos diferentes tipos de membresía según el nivel de ingresos y también según quieras afiliarte a título individual o institucional. En la actualidad contamos con más de 5000 afiliadxs, individuales e institucionales, de 164 países.
La membresía constituye una parte importante de nuestro trabajo
Colaboramos en acciones de incidencia sobre temas específicos; la membresía vota y elige a la Junta Directiva y también puede participar y contribuir en las Áreas Prioritarias, por ejemplo, a través de webinarios, encuestas o acciones urgentes.
La membresía institucional la constituye una amplia gama de organizaciones interesadas en el avance de la justicia de género y los derechos humanos de las mujeres, incluyendo organizaciones por los derechos de las mujeres del ámbito local al mundial, de redes de base, instituciones internacionales de gran escala, departamentos gubernamentales, programas universitarios y más. El 63% de lxs afiliadxs pertenece al sur global y el 38% es menor de 30 años de edad.
CFA FAQ - Call for activities - Thai
เปิดรับสมัครกิจกรรมภายในงาน
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Dorothy Musakanya Mapulanga
L’AWID peut-elle financer mon projet de développement ?
Non, l’AWID n’est malheureusement pas un organisme de financement.
Nous ne pouvons pas examiner les propositions ou les demandes de financement.
Nous vous invitons à consulter notre liste de bailleurs fonds pouvant potentiellement financer votre organisation pour les droits des femmes
Voir notre liste de bailleurs de fonds (en anglais)
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هل سيكون هناك أي دعم للمواد أو التكاليف التحضيرية الأخرى لورش العمل؟
يمكنك أن تتوقع جميع المواد الأساسية لورش العمل والعروض التقديمية: اللوحات الورقية، والأقلام والملاحظات اللاصقة، بالإضافة إلى أجهزة العرض والمعدات السمعية والبصرية. أي مواد إضافية تقع على عاتق منظمي/ات النشاط. سيكون الفريق اللوجستي التابع لجمعية حقوق المرأة في التنمية متاحًا للإجابة على الأسئلة وتقديم المشورة.
Nilce de Souza Magalhães
Snippet Art Gift_Fest (FR)
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