Unidas Women’s Network

✨ #SeguimosUnidas in Berlin! 📰 During a productive working lunch led by Jens Urban, Head of Division, and moderated by Irene Eidemüller, both from the Federal Foreign Office, we held the first #Unidas event of the year in Berlin. It was a pleasure to welcome members of the Unidas Advisory Council, network members in Germany, and Unidas friends from the Frauenrat, Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IfaZivik), Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, and others.   🔍 We engaged in insightful discussions about the most important topics to be addressed by Unidas Network such as the role of women in the #business, care #economy and #artificial intelligence. Amely Dütthorn, Ana Julia Leiva Sagastume, Lucero Sobrino Huarcaya, Johanna Pieper, Vivienne Maria Gager, Dr. Claudia Zilla, Ximena Docarmo, Anka Wittenberg, Lara Martins.

📢 Opportunity for Women in Communications!   The Inter-American Commission of Women of the Organización de los Estados Americanos is offering 10 partial scholarships (covering 50% of the course and 50% of the registration fee) for the “Diploma in Feminist Strategic Communication and Digital Tools for Political Intervention”. This course is provided by Comunicación para la Igualdad, an Argentine organization, in a virtual format.   Who should apply? 📢 Communicators working in written, graphic, audiovisual, radio, or digital journalism 🎓 Graduates with a university or higher-level degree in communications (or related fields) 🏛️ Public officials from National Women’s Mechanisms, representatives of women’s and human rights organizations working in the communications area, and educators in this field.   Deadline for applications: February 21, 2025

🔎#ResearchSeries: Inclusive Finance for Women Don’t miss this series of nine insightful articles and reports published by the Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) exploring women’s financial inclusion, the regulatory challenges they face, and the barriers to strengthening women’s financial capabilities. ✊ #SeguimosUnidas working towards the strengthening of public policies and legal frameworks that can address women’s economic rights and respond to our financial rights.

📢  First Unidas Germany Newsletter We’re excited to share with our network the first edition of the UNIDAS Germany Newsletter! In this new space initiated by our nodal point in Germany Johanna Pieper, we are going to highlight inspiring members, their projects, and contributions closing gender gaps. This edition features Vivienne Maria Gager, who, as part of the exciting DW Akademie #CambiaLaHistoria project, sheds light on constructive narratives about structural violence in Latin America. 📰 Don’t miss it and enjoy the reading #SeguimosUnidas

 Strengthening Communication Bridges in Memory Spaces: The Cases of ANFADEP and ANFASEP 📚 This book is essential as it serves as a valuable contribution to the memory, a crucial element for justice and reconciliation. Through this project, we have achieved important milestones: ✅ Capacity building: Cultural mediation workshops with ANFASEP and ANFADET to shed light on the internal armed conflict. ✅ Memory Route: Developing strategies to consolidate local memory nodes. ✅ Dissemination and articulation: Communication diagnostics to enhance the visibility of memory spaces. 🔑 Key Recommendations: Foster interaction on social media and digital channels. Strengthen dialogue with neighboring communities through analog communication methods. 💬 The discussions highlighted the urgent need to preserve the Lugar de la Memoria (LUM) and other spaces that face challenges due to the authorities' lack of engagement. The preservation of Yuyanapaq, which is set to close in 2026, underscores this challenge. 🤝 We are grateful for the historical support of the German Embassy in Peru and other actors such as IDEHPUCP, who have played a vital role in strengthening memory spaces. 🔊 The future is in the hands of younger generations. Involving youth, future leaders, schools, and citizens in preserving memory is crucial, as emphasized by María Soledad Pérez Tello, former Minister of Justice and Human Rights. #SeguimosUnidas #HumanRights #Peru

🔎First Unidas event in 2025: Strengthening Memory and Peace: Book Presentation on Memory Spaces in Peru 🇵🇪📖 On February 5, 2025, as part of the project "Fortaleciendo el Camino de la Memoria y la Paz: Rutas por la Memoria" (Strengthening the Path of Memory and Peace: Routes for Memory), the project results were presented through the book "FORTALECIENDO PUENTES DE COMUNICACIÓN EN ESPACIOS DE MEMORIA: LOS CASOS DE ANFADEP Y ANFASEP" (Strengthening Communication Bridges in Memory Spaces: The Cases of ANFADEP and ANFASEP). This project, supported by the Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany through the Unidas Women’s Network and implemented by IDEHPUCP, aimed to reinforce female leadership and promote peace by connecting key memory sites in Ayacucho and Lima. The event brought together experts, representatives from civil society, the German Embassy in Lima, and members of UNIDAS to discuss the findings and best practices in the management of memory spaces. This meaningful discussion highlighted the crucial role of women in preserving historical memory and advocating for truth and justice. Together, we continue to build bridges for reconciliation and peace! 🌎✊ #SeguimosUnidas building bridges, amplifying voices, and shaping a future where memory strengthens democracy and peace. ✊🏽 We invite you to stay tuned to learn more about the book. Lucero Sobrino Huarcaya, Álvaro Miñan, Ana Karen Zamalloa Lima

💜 Thank You for an Unstoppable 2024! 💜 To our incredible members and followers, your commitment, trust, and engagement fuel our mission. Together, #Unidas, we’ve created safe spaces, shattered barriers, and made our voices resonate louder than ever. 🌍✨ This isn’t goodbye—it’s just the beginning of another chapter! 📆 Stay tuned for powerful initiatives and updates as we continue advocating for women’s rights and democracy in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Germany in 2025. 🚀#SeguimosUnidas building bridges, breaking ceilings, and transforming lives. The journey continues ✊🏽💜

🌍✨ Reflections from #COP29: Connecting Climate, Security and Gender Justice 🌱💜 On November 27, 15 women from the UNIDAS Network across 6 Latin American countries came together in a virtual event to discuss the essential role of women in the fight against the climate crisis 🌱 and the challenges they face in participating in international forums. 💡 Event Highlights: Lorena Terrazas Arnez presented the outcomes of her participation at COP29 in Baku, where she introduced the manifesto “Dialogues between Climate Justice and Gender Justice” developed by the members. Tomasa Yarhui, an Indigenous leader, emphasized the importance of ancestral knowledge in climate policies. Rosi Orozco and Iris Jave reflected on strategies to integrate more Indigenous women leaders into global decision-making spaces. The event reaffirmed that women and Indigenous communities are key agents of change in the fight against the climate crisis. At Unidas Women’s Network, we remain committed to ensuring the active participation of women at #COP30. #SeguimosUnidas ✨🌍 in connecting gender and climate justice through activism, advocacy, and action. #COP29 #GenderAndClimate #UNIDAS

🎥 "Todos los días son 8 de Marzo" - Reflecting on Human Rights and Women’s Resilience 🎥 As we conclude our #16DaysUnidas campaign and transition into Human Rights Week, we proudly highlight "Todos los días son 8 de Marzo". Directed by Lizette Vila, Ingrid León, and Sergio Cabrera, this Cuban documentary captures the stories of 23 women who courageously share their realities—stories of struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of dignity and justice. The film profoundly reflects the human condition and calls for policies that address vulnerabilities while building equitable futures.  📲 Watch the full documentary here: https://is.gd/OyH5J3 #SeguimosUnidas, inspired by these stories of resilience, and committed to advancing justice and equality for women everywhere. #HumanRights #GenderEquality #16DaysUnidas

🎥 A Powerful Conclusion to #16DaysUnidas: Norma - A Quest for Justice As we concluded our #16DaysUnidas campaign, we were honored to host the screening of Norma - A Quest for Justice at the Goethe-Institut Mexico. Directed by Brigitte Leoni, this documentary highlights the intersection of systemic impunity and gender-based violence. The event featured a moving discussion with Norma Esther Andrade, protagonist of the film and renowned human rights activist, who shared her powerful journey. The panel also included insights from: 📌 Karla Micheel Salas Ramírez, Director of the Grupo de Acción por los Derechos Humanos y la Justicia Social A.C. (GADHJS), 📌 David Peña, Legal Coordinator of GADHJS, 📌 Mayra López Pineda, focal point in Mexico for the Unidas Women’s Network, and 📌 Till Feldmann, Representative of the German Embassy in Mexico. Together, the panelists emphasized the urgent need for systemic accountability, justice, and the amplification of voices against gender-based violence. This event, organized by the Unidas Women’s Network in collaboration with the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Mexico City, the Grupo de Acción por los Derechos Humanos y la Justicia Social (GADHJS), and the Goethe-Institut Mexiko, marked the culmination of our campaign. But, it reinforced our ongoing commitment to combating gender-based violence and highlighted the urgent need for justice, accountability, and the protection of women everywhere. #SeguimosUnidas for a our lost sisters and a safer future.✊🏽💜 #16DaysOfActivism #HumanRightsDay