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

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Thematic Focuses on Feminism

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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 Feminist Pitch

Global Unit for Feminism and Gender Democracy

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Feminist foreign and development policy: beyond the label

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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

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For human security in Middle East policy: Options for political action

Security, dignity, and self-determination for all people in Palestine and Israel are the basis for lasting security. An approach based on international law and feminism offers further options for action.

A pink cover with hand-painted text in red, purple, and blue tones spelling "TRANSFEMINISTICKA" in the background. Overlaid are the names "Aleksa Milanović, Marija Jovanović & Jovan Džoli Ulićević" in black text, and the bold black title "The Transfeminist Playbook" at the bottom.

The Transfeminist Playbook

The Playbook is a practical toolkit for trans, gender diverse people, and allies providing real-life strategies, but also a call for action and solidarity.

By Jovan Džoli Ulicevic, Aleksa Milanović and Marija Jovanović

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Why Germany should bolster security beyond defense amidst Trump's global impact

The incoming German government will have to navigate challenges that are existential to Germany, Europe. This publication applies a feminist perspective to the far-reaching impact of the second Trump administration on global peace and security.

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Feminism

Recent Articles on Feminism

I Admire the Courage and Determination of the Award Winners

A Triumvirate of Feminism, Life, Resistance

Our Strength Lies in Our Sisterhood

Julia, Irina and Darya – Three Very Good Reasons for Hope in Belarus

"For me, feminism is not an abstract idea"