Feminist struggles for greater equality and participation have been part of all societies for many centuries - but the discourses are mostly influenced by “Western” feminism. The digital event series “Feminist Development Policy: Women’s and LGBTQI+ Rights Worldwide” examines gender equality from a global perspective, shows examples from countries in the Global South and presents elements of feminist development policy.

During war, all forms of discrimination that already exist in peacetime are exacerbated. This includes the gender-specific devaluation and disadvantage of women and girls. Not only does the humanitarian crisis caused by destruction and displacement in war hit women and girls harder. Sexual violence is also used specifically as a strategic means of warfare. Two speakers will report on the topic.Trigger warning: We would like to point out that the topics of violence, rape and abuse will be addressed during this event.

Speakers:
Marthe Wandou, Founder, Action Locale pour un Développement Participatif et Autogéré (ALDEPA)
Yvonne Sartor, medica mondiale

Moderation: Dr. Friederike Beier

The online events take place via Zoom from 18:30 p.m. to 20 p.m. (time subject to change).

Participation is free of charge. Registration is possible up to one day before the events at https://www.fes.de/veranstaltungen/ Veranstaltungsdetail/273218. The Zoom link will be sent after registration on the day of the event.

All topics and dates of the digital series:

Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Feminist development policy - an introduction and reflection
Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Women and girls in war and crisis areas
Wednesday, February 21, 2024: Feminist perspectives on the global climate crisis
Tuesday, March 05, 2024: Feminist perspectives on reproductive health and justice
Tuesday, March 19, 2024: Feminist development policy and LGBTQI+ rights worldwide

Information about the events and speakers can be found here:
https://www.engagement-global.de/veranstaltungen.html
https://www.fes.de/fritz-erler-forum/

The series of events is a development policy educational offer from the Stuttgart branch of Engagement Global as part of the Development-Related Education in Germany (EBD) program. It takes place in cooperation with the Fritz Erler Forum Baden-Württemberg, state office of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation eV.