Women Engage for a Common Future celebrates its 30th anniversary!

Since its founding in 1994, WECF has been working on strengthening the ecofeminist movement, standing shoulder to shoulder with our global partners.

To commemorate this occasion, we will celebrate the many aspects and expressions of ecofeminism by hosting an Ecofeminist Fair, where feminists, climate activists, environmentalists and young changemakers join forces for a just and healthy future for all!

It will be a day filled with:

– Interactive sessions

– Creative workshops

– Special guests

– Exciting exhibitions

– Live music

– And an engaging market filled with fun games

…all linked to WECFs key thematic areas: sustainable development, climate action and a toxic free future.

After the fair, we will continue the celebration of our 30th anniversary into the late evening!

We will toast to our shared efforts in working towards a gender-just and healthy planet for all: ’Our Common Future’. Together, we will take a trip down memory lane, look toward the future, and give thanks to all of those who have accompanied us on our ecofeminist journey. And of course, there will be time to dance!

If you would like to join us for the reception and dinner, don’t forget to get your separate ticket for the evening programme through the Eventbrite linked below.

When and where?

Date: 22nd of June 2024

Time Ecofeminist Fair: 13:00 – 18:00

Time reception: 18:30 – 22:00

Location: Vlaams Cultuurhuis de Brakke Grond: Nes 45, 1012 KD Amsterdam

Spots at the Ecofeminist Fair and reception are limited, so get your free tickets on Eventbrite soon. See you there!

Descriptions Informative Sessions:

Can You Hear My Voice? – Democracy under Pressure:
In this session, we will zoom in on the increasing pressure on democracy. With our panel we will explore the different threats civil society, feminist organizations, human rights and environmental defenders and marginalized people are facing. What can we do to resist and build the ecofeminist movement instead?
Ana Muradashvili, gender researcher and human rights activist from Georgia.
Anne-Floor Dekker is the executive director of WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform.
Danielle Hirsh has been in the Dutch parliament since November 2023, for GroenLinks/PvdA. She is the former director of Both Ends.

The Future of Climate Action
We will discuss the importance of gender-just climate solutions, and why it is essential to have feminist leadership centered in these solutions. We will speak to three women who have each chosen a different path in their plight for feminist climate justice.
Ralien Bekkers author and leading the international climate work at the Dutch Ministry of Finance.
Agnes Schim van der Loeff is policy advisor climate justice for ActionAid Netherlands.
Trupti Jain is the Founder Director of Naireeta Services, in India.

Geheim Gif
Overal waar je kijkt vind je gif: in ons water, in ons voedsel, tot aan in je kinderspeelgoed. Vandaag hebben we het over deze ‘’geheime wegen’’ van gif, met twee oudgedienden bij WECF, Margriet en Sascha.
Sascha Gabizon Executive Director WECF International
Margriet Mantingh Voorzitter Pesticide Action Network Nederland

Descriptions Creative Sessions:

“Innerlijk Activisme” – Sieta van Horck
Deze workshop ‘Innerlijk Activisme’ is bedoeld voor iedereen die verlangt de heling van onze wereld op een krachtigere en effectievere manier te dienen. Je krijgt praktische handvatten om intelligent om te gaan met emoties, leert je eigen unieke kracht te herkennen en gebruiken, en onderzoekt samen hoe de kracht van gemeenschap kan worden ingezet voor effectief activisme en duurzame verandering.

Add your voice to the “Ecofeminists Want…” Banner – WECF
Get creative with a paintbrush and add your voice to the protest banner. What does an ecofeminist future look like and what would need to change?

Ecofeminist Songwriting Workshop – Jeike Meijer
In this masterclass, we will explore how to infuse your creative writing and songwriting with artistic and activist messages. We’ll discuss how lyrics can be powerful tools for mobilization, inspiration, and healing, and guide you in developing your own creative musical messaging!”