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Discover the latest interviews and analysis from Feminist Foreign Policy Collaborative staff.
Feminist Foreign Policy's Stubborn Persistence — Thread of Hope in Troubled Times
“The stakes are high, but governments are gathering to publicly express their support for women's rights — a much-needed effort in this time of intense rollback,” writes our Senior Policy Advisor Spogmay Ahmed for the Foundation for European Progressive Studies’ The Progressive Post. Read her op-ed wherein she reviews recommendations from our Defining Feminist Foreign Policy 2025 report and shares her hopes for the future of feminist foreign policy.
Women’s Rights Are Winning
In her latest for Foreign Policy, our CEO Lyric Thompson draws on trends and analysis from our Defining Feminist Foreign Policy 2025 paper to explore how high-profile setbacks have overshadowed progress on gender equality around the world.
Canada, Financing for Development and Gender Equality: Looking for Leadership
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development was a significant moment aimed at mobilizing global resources for development. Given governments’ coordinated opposition to gender equality financing in this process, ensuring robust attention was always an uphill struggle. Eyes were on Canada to see if they would play a meaningful role in mobilizing support and resources. How did they deliver? Our Senior Fellow Beth Woroniuk weighs in.
Gender Equality is at Risk in Financing for Development Talks
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development this June presents a critical test as negotiations reveal a disturbing trend: The weakening of gender equality commitments in the face of growing opposition. Read analysis from our Senior Fellow Beth Woroniuk in Devex.
Can Mexico Lead the World on Feminist Foreign Policy?
Will the election of Mexico's first woman president improve the odds of its feminist foreign policy? Our Founder and CEO Lyric Thompson weighs in in her latest piece for Foreign Policy.
The Precarious Force of Feminist Foreign Policy
When Margot Wallstrom, then Sweden’s foreign minister, announced back in 2014 that her country would pursue a feminist foreign policy, the idea was greeted with skepticism.
The U.S. Must Pass Its Feminist Foreign Policy Resolution
Rather than playing it safe, the U.S. needs to show leadership by prioritizing a feminist approach to how it conducts business abroad.
Sound the Alarm—Sweden Drops ‘Feminist’ and Returns to Mere ‘Foreign Policy’
Sweden’s decision to remove the word “feminist” from its foreign policy framework is cause for concern, say global advocates.
Is Biden’s Foreign Policy Feminist?
Lyric Thompson shares an assessment of the Biden-Harris administration’s campaign promises to champion women’s rights in foreign policy.
Mexican Diplomacy Has Gone Feminist
Mexico has become the first global south country to announce the adoption of a feminist foreign policy.