Fighting for Water and Women’s Lives
Kebetkache, an eco-feminist movement in Nigeria and Grassroots International grantee, has long waged a struggle to defend water and the communities that depend on it.
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As Key Suspect Tried, Encampment Demands Justice for Berta Cáceres
After five long years, social movements in Honduras are finally getting closer to bringing some justice to the assassination of beloved movement leader Berta Cáceres. Today, David Castillo sits on trial as a key perpetrator of her murder. But the corruption goes much deeper than Castillo. So movements have encamped outside the Supreme Court.
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Empire, Anti-Asian Violence and the Challenge of Democracy
The horrifying violence we witnessed against Asian women in Atlanta has its roots in empire, land and labor. Solidarity voices have risen loudly and broadly in the wake of the murders, calling for an end to systems and structures responsible.
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Sowing a Feminist Future
March is a time in which we focus on women as the beating heart of social change. We joined allies and partners in launching the Berta Cáceres International Feminist Organizing School.
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An Emergency Acknowledged, Thanks to Grassroots Feminists
After more than two years of struggle, Puerto Rican feminists have won an important victory. Finally, gender-based violence will be treated as the emergency it is.
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We are in the Movements, But Lack Visibility
Sandra Morán, a member of the World March of Women, comments on the elections in Guatemala and the current challenges of feminism.
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Feminism in Authoritarian Times in the Voice of Five International Activists
This article from Carta Capital reports on the international feminist seminar that took place in June 2019, organized by the World March of Women, which comes out of our collaboration’s work to build feminist strategy and popular education.
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Say Their Names: Sajed Mizher, Presente
With a broken heart but whole spirit, I remember the names of some of our friends, colleagues, allies and partners who have left us all too soon. They join the host of ancestors urging me onward, because the journey toward justice is not yet finished.
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Transforming Weapons of Death into Beacons of Life: Reflections this Palestinian Land Day
As we stand in solidarity with Palestinians this Land Day, let’s also hold our own government and industries accountable for the suffering and human rights violations they are enabling. And let's remember the courage and creativity to transform weapons of death into beacons of life, on canister at a time.
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Sector de Mujeres Office Raided on International Women’s Day
The fact that it was International Women's Day when someone chose to break into the offices of Sector de Mujeres is not lost on anyone who is paying attention. The women consider the office break-in to be an intimidation attempt.
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Embracing Grassroots Feminism
Around the world, these women are taking the patriarchy to task, while healing the environment – all the time building the movement for grassroots feminism. Today, International Women’s Day, is a time for protest, organizing, and celebration.
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VIDEO: Building Grassroots Feminism on Women’s Day
Just like the World March of Women's contingent in January's Women's March, you can build grassroots feminism in your community this March 8th. Watch this video to learn more.
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Babaçu Nut Harvesters Organize for Land and Livelihoods in Brazil
A Brazilian babaçu nut harvester and community leader told us about some of the accomplishments of her community and big challenges.
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2018 in Review: Growth of Resistance, Impact
A look at the successes Grassroots International and our partners have had in 2018 — including a dramatic increase in our solidarity and impact.
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From the Women’s March to the World March of Women: Grassroots Solutions to Root Causes
The Women's March, #MeToo, and Time's Up movements have grown in the United States over the last few years. Grassroots International partner the World March of Women is in complete solidarity with these movements — while seeking to bring in a deep, global vision.
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Five Ways that Funders Approach Climate Philanthropy
These five narrative frames and their embedded assumptions determine how billions of dollars in climate philanthropy and finance are spent. Without mapping and exposing these frames we cannot engage in honest conversation about the role of philanthropists in supporting transformative change.
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Is the Solution to Climate Change Caring More About People?
Solidarity to Solutions was a week of uplifting grassroots climate leadership to counter the narrative of the Global Climate Action Summit that corporations and national leaders will move us towards a climate safe, equitable future. Here are some of our reflections, as funders, on navigating those spaces.
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Berta Caceres Murder Trial Suspended In Face of Due Process Violations
Below is a report from COPINH, a partner of Grassroots International, whose persistence and organizing clarity have demanded justice for Berta Caceres.