THEMATIC AREAS

ECOFEMINISTS FOR

GENDER & RIGHTS

Gender equality is a prerequisite for meeting today’s challenges of social and environmental justice. We contribute to breaking structural barriers to the access of equal rights, resources and representation for women in all their diversity and other groups in marginalized positions. This can only be achieved through democratic and participatory structures in all areas including politics, business and science. We act in solidarity with those at the frontlines who are standing up against exploitation and repression, particularly women (environmental) human rights defenders and Indigenous Peoples. It is our mission to ensure their voices and solutions are central in decision-making.

ECOFEMINISTS FOR

CLIMATE & ENERGY

Whilst the climate crisis spares nobody, it disproportionately impacts those who are the least responsible. In the pursuit of climate justice, we support climate solutions and strengthen environmental policies that are gender just (e.g. through the Gender Just Climate Solutions programme).  We partner with organizations, experts, and policymakers to advocate for a just energy transition, whilst implementing tangible projects that address energy poverty, access to renewable/ decentralized energy solutions and safe/affordable housing. The climate crisis is not a siloed issue and expands existing inequalities. Therefore we champion holistic approaches which address intersecting issues like biodiversity loss and support measures on land rights and food security which improve livelihoods and enhance climate resilience.

ECOFEMINISTS FOR

TOXIC-FREE & HEALTH

Every day we are exposed to toxic chemicals which accumulate, disrupt our hormone system and can cause lasting damage and disease. However, not everybody is exposed in the same way or to the same extend due to differentiated biological impacts, as well as social constructs and gender roles. We provide information and training on how to identify and avoid harmful chemicals, and advocate for thorough, gender transformative legislation at all levels to tackle toxic chemicals. The issue needs to be solved at the source, centering those most impacted and those too often left behind. Therefore we support feminist interventions in areas such as water, waste and (air) pollution and place emphasis on often overlooked topics such as menstruation matters.

Programmes

From ecosan toilets to water safety & sanitation planning, advocacy training on climate justice and sustainable development, solar water heaters and energy cooperatives, gender assessments and shadow reporting. Our programmes are designed to create an enabling environment for bottom-up, community-owned solutions with big gender just impacts!

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