Almost exactly a year ago, I committed to bring the newly founded organisation FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders to life, together with others dedicated to women empowerment in the civil society sector. I had quit my job, took about a month to re-charge and...
Two years ago, when we started examining women’s leadership in international civil society organisations (ICSOs), we didn’t have a very clear idea of what to expect. The role of women was discussed, but mostly on a very weak basis of data and often only...
Feminism sometimes feels like an annoying friend who keeps tagging along wherever you go. Go to a party, and there it is, alongside you as you push folks into serious discussions about gender equality that they wish you didn’t start. Raise your children, and...
Last week, I stumbled upon a tweet from the new President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, who said, “As the first woman to be the Commission’s president, every Member of my College will have a gender-balanced Cabinet for the very...
Plan International has become a go-to organisation for girls’ rights. Our organisational efforts to champion equality for girls underpin every partnership, priority and decision. But change must come from within – and this is why we have signed up to the FAIR SHARE initiative...
The Wild action research group held a stimulating cross sector learning event in London on Nov 20th to learn from others on what blocks and what enables women to become CEOs and Chairs – whatever the organisation. A room full of passionate women and...
Feminist leadership requires the participation of new voices which challenge the structures we believe hold power and help us shape societies where people can be treated with dignity and respect. This is why my work and mission is in alignment with the FAIR SHARE...
We are a group of determined senior leaders in INGOs (ActionAid UK, BRAC International, HelpAge International, Plan UK, Restless Development) who are committed to making our organisations more inclusive. Whilst many INGOs appear to have a healthy gender balance, there are still fewer women...
Something is happening in the global development and civil society sector: more and more organisations are seeking new ways to shift their organisations towards diversity, inclusion and representation, often embracing feminist values and agendas to do so. The #AidToo movement, borne of the number...
This article was originally published on CIVICUS on 4 July 2019. Half of the delegates at CIVICUS’ International Civil Society Week (April, Belgrade) were women. This is a great achievement and shows the major role women play in civil society as activists, staff members...
