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WEEKLY FEMINEWS 🚨 Denmark’s Welfare System Under Fire for AI Bias: Denmark’s AI-powered welfare system, designed to detect social benefits fraud, is under scrutiny for enabling mass surveillance and perpetuating discrimination. Women’s stories in Lebanon: Israel's relentless onslaught on Lebanon, women are disproportionately affected by displacement, violence, and economic instability. Many are now the heads of households, struggling to meet basic needs while dealing with trauma. From tragedy to reform - Kazakhstan’s fight against femicide: A high-profile femicide case in Kazakhstan has catalyzed significant activism and legal reforms. It is Gisèle’s name that will be remembered: In Gisèle Pelicot’s case, her lawyers argued passionately against France’s enduring "rape culture," highlighting systemic failures in addressing gender-based violence. Women in cinematography demand accountability from Camerimage Festival: Women in Cinematography, a global collective of female filmmakers, has criticized the Camerimage Film Festival for its lack of inclusivity and systemic sidelining of women and minorities. Scan the QR code or click the link to subscribe to Feminews and get updated on the latest global feminist news: https://lnkd.in/eiJCYqwZ #Politics4Her #Feminism #Feminews #FeministActivism #GiselePelicot #Womensstories #Lebanon #StopFemicide

Zine4Her: Day 2/16 Trigger warning: sexual assault "Thoughts of a Woman Who Was Once a Fourteen-Year-Old Girl" is a personal essay about the time author Aniya Grillo Riccelli realized she was sexually assaulted. It is a story she wishes to share so that women like her realize they are not alone and, above all, so that little girls know that it is okay to speak out loud.   Follow the Zine4Her campaign to read more pieces created by women who inspire us with their resilience during these 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. #Politics4Her #16daysofactivism #16days #Endgenderbasedviolence #WomenWhoInspire #Feminism

ENGLISH: 🚨 Calling all Youth Feminist Organizations (YFOs) in Africa! 🚨 We are conducting a survey to explore alternative funding mechanisms and better understand the challenges and opportunities you face. Your insights are crucial in helping us develop strategies for sustainable financial support and capacity-building for YFOs working on gender equality and ending gender-based violence (GBV). 🎯 Fill out the survey here: https://lnkd.in/erTTYSEA 🌍 Targeted countries: Tunisia, Senegal, Sudan, Kenya, Zimbabwe. 📢 Selected participants for interviews or focus groups will receive $100 compensation for their time and valuable input! FRANÇAIS: 🚨 Appel à toutes les Organisations Féministes de Jeunes (OFJs) en Afrique ! 🚨 Nous menons une enquête pour explorer des mécanismes de financement alternatifs et mieux comprendre les défis et opportunités auxquels vous faites face. Vos contributions sont essentielles pour développer des stratégies de soutien financier durable et de renforcement des capacités pour les OFJs qui travaillent sur l'égalité des genres et la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre (VBG). 🎯 Remplissez l'enquête ici: https://lnkd.in/erTTYSEA 🌍 Pays concernés : Tunisie, Sénégal, Soudan, Kenya, Zimbabwe. 📢 Les participant(e)s retenu(e)s pour des interviews ou des groupes de discussion recevront une compensation de 100 $ pour leur temps et leurs contributions ! Restless Development Hivos Equipop Marie-Simone Kadurira Farah Kanbi

Zine4Her: Day 1/16 Patri Anarchy is a powerful expression of the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. It's a call to action, a cry for change, and a testament to the strength and resilience of women who refuse to be silenced or oppressed. #Politics4Her #16daysofactivism #Genderbasedviolence #Amplifywomensvoices #stopviolenceagainstwomen #Zine4Her

Today marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This year we're collaborating with incredible women around the world who are utilizing art and storytelling as a way to share their lived experiences, as well as amplify why it's important to erradicate GBV. Each day, we'll be sharing a different piece from our digital Zine that centers around GBV, and at the end of the 16 days, we'll share the full digital Zine. #Politics4Her #16daysofactivism #endGBV #Zine #Feminism #AmplifyWomensVoices #StandTogether

Today, I came across a flood of comments from older (mostly white) women criticizing the age limit for our space at Politics4Her, calling it "exclusionary." Let me be clear: I intentionally created this space for young women and gender-diverse individuals because we are a group consistently sidelined, dismissed, and condescended to in decision-making spaces. Young people deserve our own spaces to mobilize, strategize, and lead, free from the constant refrain of "you should listen to me because I’m older." We are done with the ageism, the gatekeeping, and the patronizing attitudes. Creating a youth-centered space isn’t an attack on anyone, it's a response to the very real barriers we face daily. As young women and gender-diverse individuals, we already deal with enough. From climate anxiety to online gender-based violence, to challenges unique to our generation, our plates are full. The last thing we need is older women piling on, labeling us "anti-feminist" for creating a space that prioritizes our needs and experiences. What’s next? Will we be told we can’t have women x gender-diverse spaces because it’s "excluding men"? The self-centeredness of these criticisms is genuinely mind-blowing. Intergenerational partnerships are valuable, but they’re not a free pass to undermine or dominate youth-led initiatives. Young people deserve autonomy, respect, and platforms where we can organize, create, and lead in our own way. Supporting us isn’t "exclusionary", it’s the bare minimum for allyship. Let us lead without adding to the already heavy load we carry. #RespectYouthSpaces

📢💜 Are you a young activist looking for a safe space to #advocate for women's participation in #politics and decision-making? This is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Politics4Her's #European Hub is seeking 12 passionate young intersectional #feminists dedicated to challenging patriarchal systems, spreading awareness, and driving change across Europe through content creation, educational initiatives, and impactful, action-driven projects. To be to be eligible for selection, applicants must: ▪️Identify as a woman or a gender-diverse person; ▪️Be between the ages of 18 and 35; ▪️Support intersectional feminism, women's and minority rights; ▪️Be available to attend team meetings every Tuesday at 8 p.m. (CET); Please note that while this is currently an UNPAID VOLUNTEER role, the team is actively seeking funding to support future initiatives and projects. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dSgH5nsp 📅 Application Deadline: December 1, 2024 (7 p.m, CET) 🔍 For more information reach out to politics4her.eu@gmail.com

Every 10 minutes, a woman loses her life to violence—a devastating reminder of the systemic failures that allow everyday violence against marginalized genders to go ignored. This year, Politics4Her Asia Hub joins the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign for 16 Days of Activism. From November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day), we’ll amplify intersectional voices and highlight the structural changes needed to end gender-based violence. This includes addressing violence faced by women, nonbinary, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals who are disproportionately impacted by systemic oppression. Stay tuned for our special podcast series featuring feminists and changemakers who are working to disrupt these systems and hold decision-makers accountable. Together, we demand action. #NoExcuse #UNiTE2024 #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #Politics4Her #IntersectionalFeminism #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #EndViolenceAgainstAllGenders #HumanRights #FeministVoices

The devastation in Lebanon has been mounting since the pager attack on September 23, 2024. More than 2,083 people have lost their lives, among them 127 children and 261 women. The country is continuously at the center of Israel's attacks. Let us advocate fiercely for the rights of those who suffer the most, the women raising their voices for peace, and the children who deserve a future free from the cycle of war. Let us not allow their struggles to be forgotten, nor their cries for help to go unanswered. #Politics4Her #Lebanon #HumanRights #WomensRights #Stoptheviolence

In observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 and the launch of the UNiTE campaign’s 16 days of activism, Climate Sirens is proud to host a feminist healing circle for SWANA activists, in collaboration with Community Care Collective, Politics4Her, and Thousand&One. The event will feature: - Emotional release exercises - Guided healing meditation - Live music performances - A Q&A with SWANA artists 🗓 Date: November 25th  ⏰ Time: 7:30-9:30 GMT+1 🎟 Grab your FREE ticket here: https://shorturl.at/aPWcH This healing circle offers a unique space to connect, heal, and energize our shared commitment to justice and equality.