We Are Feminist Leaders

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⭐ We all need regular doses of inspiration for our activism. At We Are Feminist Leaders, we draw so much strength - as well as solace - from poetry. Wednesday's inspiration is this poem from Nigerian poet Ijeoma Umebinyuo. #FeministLeadership

We really appreciate The Asian Pacific Environmental Network's transparency about their decision to shift to a co-leadership model. They've generously shared the benefits and challenges, as well as given practical ideas for *how* to divide a single executive role. Article link in the comments below 👇🏾 #CoLeadership

As tens of thousands of people continue to be killed in G@za. As schools and shelters are targeted and bombed. As our leaders continue to send billions of dollars of military funding to Izr@el. What does it mean to be a non profit leader during a time of gen0cide? Perhaps non-profit leaders are thinking - well, my organisation doesn't work on this issue, what can I do? We are grateful to Learkana C., who reminds us that no matter where we work, staying silent and complicit is not an option. Link to their article in the comments below.

💫 Our friends and collaborators FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders have launched a new online space for civil society practitioners from around the world looking for resources on feminist leadership, a community of feminist leaders, and a safe space to explore what practising feminist leadership means. Find out more and sign up to the #FeministLeadershipHub for free: https://lnkd.in/e_qi9MTy

Art is a powerful lens through which we can demonstrate resistance, solidarity and beauty - all powerful elements of feminist leadership in practice. Gender Bender is a unique arts festival in South Asia dedicated to exploring art and gender, run by feminist group Sandbox Collective, members of which are alumni of our 12-week programme. Find out more and support their work: https://lnkd.in/eWBPJ3pS (donations link in comments)

What role does play have in building feminist organisational cultures? We love this exploration of the use of play at work alongside the interrogation of what power sharing and ‘audacious care’ look like in a feminist organisation, by our friends at Urgent Action Fund - Asia and Pacific

A new generation of feminist activists in Kenya and beyond draws strength from those who’ve gone before them, but face violence and retribution in doing so. Solidarity is required amongst allies, institutions and communities to nurture, support, uplift and amplify. 📣 Learn more about them here 🗣 : https://lnkd.in/gRJnfnpU Article written by Dorcas Muga-Odumbe ✍ #Kenya #solidarity #article #feministleadership

🌟 Launching in September 2024: The Good Trouble Collective! 🌟 We are excited to introduce the Good Trouble Collective, our new online learning circle for feminists seeking ongoing support and regular doses of motivation. As feminist leaders, we need sustenance, support, and inspiration, but we're often so busy 'doing' that it's hard to find spaces to pause, learn, and develop in a manageable way. The Good Trouble Collective offers you just that! 👏 💬 Member Benefits: -Insights from guest speakers -Access to learning resources -Collective support -Self and group development sessions -The possibility of building collective power 📅 Registrations open in September 2024. 📰 Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when the Good Trouble Collective launches! https://lnkd.in/dQ46Uqa #GoodTroubleCollective #FeministLeadership #CommunitySupport #LearningCircle #JoinUs