Feminism

The Heinrich Böll Foundation is committed to achieving fair and equitable relationships among all genders. It engages in debates, clarifies differences and commonalities in analysis and practice, expands networks, and explores new avenues.

Here you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on feminism.

Recent Articles on Feminism

A person is standing at the lectern and speaking; behind them, on a screen, is the text “Anne Klein Women’s Award to Awa Fall Diop,” and next to it is the award trophy.

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Thematic Focuses on Feminism

Anne Klein Women’s Award 2026 for Awa Fall-Diop

Photo: A large protest with people raising their fists and holding signs. Some signs read "SILENCE IS VIOELENCE" and "SILENCE IS COMPLICITY." The crowd is dense.

Voices of Resistance

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The Anne Klein Women’s Award 2025 to Darya Afanasyeva, Irina Alkhovka and Julia Mickiewicz from Belarus

Global Unit for Feminism and Gender Democracy

Global Feminist Pitch

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Gunda Werner Institute

The Gunda Werner Institute at the Heinrich Böll Foundation (GWI) pools gender policy and feminist topics.

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Publications on Feminism

Combatting Global Plastic Pollution

Policy Paper

By 2025, more than 12 billion tonnes of plastic had been produced globally – and plastic pollution is not gender neutral. Our publication Combatting Global Plastic Pollution presents feminist perspectives for a gender-just approach to the plastic crisis.

Birte Rodenberg

Transfeminist Playbook: Sports Edition

Policy Paper

This publication tackles one of the most weaponized anti-gender narratives – transgender people in sports. It provides a framework that connects transgender participation to wider struggles for gender equality and human rights.

In It Together

Toolkit

The Feminist Resilience Toolkit brings together strategies from feminist activists across five continents. It shares practical exercises on well-being, digital security, leadership, and funding. Case studies show how movements resist repression and build collective strength.

Derya Binışık et al.

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Feminism

Recent Articles on Feminism

"Our Struggles are Interconnected"

No Agricultural Transformation Without Feminism

Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Namibia’s Feminist Moment Is at a Crossroads

As All Things Living, Feminism Needs Care

Why a Resilient Democracy Needs a Feminist Financing