Today is #WomensEqualityDay, marking the anniversary and enactment of the 19th Amendment, giving some women the right to vote. The fight for true equality is far from over. We celebrate the progress we’ve made while bolstering our commitment to achieving true gender equality.

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"In Iran, the uprising after the death of Mahsa Amini has shown a country where women – & men – are tired of a regime that controls and denies women their full freedoms" We resources activists in Iran and other counties fighting against authoritarianism. theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

"Only around $1 billion was spent on women’s rights orgs in 2022. To put that into context, aid donors spent 10x more on their administrative costs." Listen to this podcast on the lack of funding for feminist movements that mentions our work. thenewhumanitarian.org/whats-unsaid/2…

This article in Devex mentions Urgent Action Fund as an organization already on the ground, ready to support feminist activists in Ukraine, while also calling on philanthropy to step up for peace. devex.com/news/peace-fun…

Why is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism uniquely positioned in the advocacy space? Click here to find out: urgentactionfund.org/2023/09/07/urg… 📸: ​​Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona

“‘Who is this person? Do we know her? Where is she from?’ And then they surrounded me on the main floor.” Diana, a sexual and reproductive health and rights activist, was verbally attacked at a UN forum and feared for her safety. She's not remaining silent feministactivismwithoutfear.org/story/diana/

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Huge thanks to Nonprofit Quarterly for recognizing an article co-authored by our Senior Collective Care Officer, Somer Nowak, as one of Non-Profit Quarterly’s Health Justice: Best of 2024 (So far) articles! Read the article here: nonprofitquarterly.org/beyond-self-ca…

Arizona & Missouri have joined 8 other states with ballot measures to enshrine a constitutional right to abortion & restore access to safe abortions. At Urgent Action Fund, we are a trusted partner to feminist movements protecting our reproductive rights. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Data collected by HRFN on the amount of human rights-based funding available to those impacted by the Ukraine-Russia war has recently been published. We're shocked to see how little funding is reaching local activists, making our work even more essential. thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2023/0…

In the pursuit of equality, resources matter. Traditionally, philanthropy concentrates power in the hands of a few. But feminism challenges that! Watch The Chorus We Carry and see how shifting power can revolutionize philanthropy and address inequity. urgentactionfund.org/the-chorus-we-…

The Louisiana Bucket Brigade is an Urgent Action Fund grantee and organization of feminist, environmental justice activists. This organization is making moves to combat the impacts of extractive industries that affect people and habitats across Louisiana. urgentactionfund.org/celebration-on…

Georgia's new "foreign agent" law threatens to silence vital voices for feminism & human rights. NGOs face stigma & restrictions for receiving foreign funding. Stand with Georgian civil society! ✊ Read how funders can take action: ariadne-network.eu/georgias-forei…

The attack on access to abortions in the US continues as court rulings over the legality of the most commonly used method of abortion plunge into uncertainty. We stand in solidarity with reproductive rights activists as they fight to protect our rights. apnews.com/article/aborti…

Shift from self-care to collective healing. Explore healing justice, community wounds, and transformative change in this article by Nonprofit Quarterly by our very own Somer Nowak and Iris Garcia from Kataly Foundation. Check it out: nonprofitquarterly.org/beyond-self-ca…

As Russia gears up for elections, LGBTQ+ communities face a chilling crackdown from Putin's regime. Find out how philanthropy can step up to support these activists. #Philanthropy #Global Solidarity urgentactionfund.org/as-putin-crack…

At Urgent Action Fund, we take immense pride in our 25+ year history supporting grassroots LGBTQIA+ activists building thriving movements for justice, equity, and liberation. Read more: urgentactionfund.org/2024/06/10/fre…

Discover how climate change affects LGBTQ+ communities. In Pakistan, transgender individuals not only navigate the impacts of climate change but social isolation as well. Learn more about inclusive climate policies here:genderenvironmentdata.org/wp-content/upl…