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

Node is lost

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

Division International Gender Policy & LGBTIQ+

Global Feminist Pitch

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Feminist foreign and development policy: beyond the label

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Publications on Feminism

Intersectional Feminist Perspectives On Cybercrime Law

Policy Brief

Cybercrime threatens not only digital security but also deepens social inequalities, affecting marginalized groups like women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and human rights defenders. This policy briefing explores the risks of weaponized cyber laws and proposes a human rights-based approach.

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FEMINIST DEVELOPMENT POLICY: A PATHWAY TOWARDS FEMINIST GLOBAL COLLABORATION #5 Beyond Representation

Feminist Development Policy #5: Beyond Representation

E-Paper

In this publication, we take a critical look at the topic of representation and power. Who makes political decisions and who doesn't?

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Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s* leadership in public life

Analysis

Online gender-based violence, specifically targeted at women in politics, directly threatens democracy as it deteriorates and wears out until it becomes more unjust and less participatory.

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