📢 Global feminist cooperation is key for progress, but conflict is inherent in such processes. So what might conflict transformation approaches offer? Our new paper explores this issue & offers some insights for other Global North organisations. ⬇️ bit.ly/46gERs0

In southern Ethiopia’s Gofa district, two landslides have destroyed villages and claimed over 250 lives. With ongoing rain and limited mechanical equipment, locals have been digging with bare hands, spades, and pickaxes, making it harder to find more victims.

Important paper with some interesting recommendations. Worth reading!

weekend well-spent 💜☀️

When I just thought Mogadishu was becoming a little safer, innocent people were shot to death at Lido Beach on a Friday evening.

#LiidoBeach

📢OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS! Inviting artists and activists working together seeking to communicate the value and contributions of civil society through art to submit funding proposals! 🗓️Deadline: 15 September 🔗Full info at: web.civicus.org/Artivist-Call

After 5 years serving as Director of Policy and Communications and as an interim Co-CEO, Dinah Musindarwezo (she/her) is leaving Womankind. Gift Sally, our Communications Manager sat with her for an in-depth conversation reflecting on her journey. Full story here womankind.org.uk/deepening-a-tr…

Did you know in her 5 years with us, Dinah Musindarwezo (she/her) established Womankind’s first flexible fund - Her Voice Fund?👏🏿 As her time with us comes to an end, we continue to celebrate Dinah and her work on enabling flexible funding for feminist movements. More womankind.org.uk/deepening-a-tr…

Iconic.

How has the journey with our Co CEOs been so far? Well, they have been embracing feminist co-leadership with confidence and anticipation for the possibilities ahead. Read Disha Sughand and Diana Njuguna's commitment to the feminist future strategy womankind.org.uk/transformative…

Appeared on Focus on Africa TV live on BBC world service last night :)

📢 The Wimbledon Foundation Community Fund is now open for applications. The fund exists to benefit the community & provide support for local organisations to meet needs in the boroughs of #Merton & #Wandsworth. 🔗 Apply by 9th September: londoncf.org.uk/grants/wimbled…

📢 WHAT'S GOING IN EUROPE? 📢 To kick off the Black Feminist Fund’s Black Feminist Politics Series, we're hosting a conversation on September 11th at 5 pm (CET) focusing on the European context from Black feminist perspectives.

“This is it, this is happening” Tickets on sale this Saturday 31st August (🇮🇪8AM IST / 🇬🇧9AM BST) Dates: Cardiff Principality Stadium - 4th/5th July Manchester Heaton Park - 11th/12th/19th/20th July London Wembley Stadium - 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August Edinburgh Scottish Gas

It’s unfortunate that Somali people in Afgoye District is experiencing such a distress and suffering circumstances caused by the floods. Please support as much as you can and donate generously so we can support those families and children affected 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Rec

‘Somalia stands at a critical crossroads. The persistent scourge of corruption and a dysfunctional governance system has fuelled a security crisis that threatens the very fabric of the nation. To reverse this trajectory, Somalia must undergo a radical transformation’ A must read!

On this International Day for People of #AfricanDescent, we celebrate the immense dignity, resilience and contributions of the African Diaspora to our shared humanity. We recommit to eradicating all forms of discrimination and injustice. In solidarity, let us uphold equality

Domestic violence has no place in society and for top female athletes, it is becoming increasingly fatal especially with jealous partners. Rebecca Cheptegei (Uganda 🇺🇬) now joins two Kenyans Agnes Tirop (2021) and Damaris Mutua (2022) who were killed by partners in Iten, Kenya.

Just finished ‘White Nanny Black Child’ on Netflix 🥹. First heard of these fostering stories through Lemn Sissay’s memoir - who was born to Ethiopian parents and fostered during the 70’s. Briliantly produced documentary and a must-watch. #WhiteNannyBlackChild