Feminism in Action

CSW 2015 celebrated Beijing+20 with record large participation but limited space for CSOs

Posted by wideplusnetworkon March 29, 2015July 25, 2021in Analysis, Women's Rights

by Janice G Foerde, chairwoman, KULU-Women and Development (KULU) Many nice words about global progress on gender equality and women’s/girls’ rights as well as UN member states’ national results were heard at the 59th Session of the UN Commission…

Petition for the release of five detained feminist activists in China

Posted by wideplusnetworkon March 27, 2015July 5, 2017in Feminist Solidarities, Statements and PetitionsLeave a comment

Five Chinese feminists were detained just before the international women's day. They are still being detained and there are concerns whether the activists receive a proper legal process and get the needed medical care. They were not protesting against the…

WIDE+ joins EWL statement on latest disappointing UN Commission of the Status of Women Declaration

Posted by wideplusnetworkon March 27, 2015July 25, 2021in Analysis, Gender and Development, Gender justice in Europe, Statements and Petitions1 Comment

European Women’s Lobby CSW59 Political Declaration: Women’s organisations in Europe and North America call on UN member states to Commit, Accelerate and Invest in women’s and girls’ human rights The just concluded 59th session of the UN Commission on the…