Nothing can ever justify a digital witch-hunt: How digital mob justice is destroying people and democracies
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Towards a future with more just and inclusive food systems? Power shifting and centring indigenous knowledge systems hold the key
In 2022, over 2.4 billion people around the world lacked access to “nutritious, safe, and sufficient food” due to various shocks that have led to rising living costs, supply chain disruptions, and economic recession.¹ As with inequalities in other sectors, women and other marginalised groups often bear the brunt of the impact, despite their vital role…
read moreWebdossier: Nuclear Weapons and Their Humanitarian and Ecological Consequences
In collaboration with the A post shared by Centre for FFP (@feministforeignpolicy) With the Russian war against Ukraine, Russia’s fear-mongering (nuclear) rhetoric and the nine nuclear-armed states’ ongoing and increasing build-up of their arsenals, it has become seemingly harder to advocate for and reach Global Zero, the total elimination of nuclear weapons.Against this background, it…
read moreThe Urgent Need for a Moroccan Feminist Foreign Policy
Recognizing women's rights as human rights is crucial for achieving equality, justice, and inclusive development. In Morocco's rich history and diverse culture, the significance of gender equality cannot be overstated. As the nation faces crucial decisions in terms of human security and human rights, embracing gender equality aligns with noble goals and unlocks immense potential…
read moreAfghan women are at the forefront of resistance, as they have always been.
This week marks a sombre anniversary: the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan. On this Afghan Independence Day, as an Afghan woman, born and raised in France, far removed from my family's and community's ancestral homeland, I want to share some thoughts. In the years before the fall of Afghanistan, a feeling of change was palpable. Cities were…
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Beyond tokenism: What if we meaningfully involved Afghan Women?
Today, August 15th marks two years since the Taliban captured Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and took control of the country. I remember that day as if it were yesterday. Fearing what this could mean for my family, friends, and colleagues in Afghanistan while witnessing it in safety from Germany. The fury and anger I felt, because…
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Is Peace possible in a world with nuclear weapons?
The movie “Oppenheimer” is still being screened in most cinemas around the world, captivating audiences with the gripping tale of the man responsible for creating the most devastating weapon in history. However, it becomes increasingly evident that the world urgently must divert attention to the most pressing question: how can we achieve a world free…
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Germany, a Climate Loser? Now or never to decide.
Germany is simply not doing enough to tackle the climate crisis. On Monday, April 17, 2023, Germany's Expert Council on Climate Change released its review and evaluation of Germany's emission data - and the results are quite clear in this regard: Germany is not doing enough and the efforts so far are frustrating, insufficient, and…
read moreClimate Change: Business as Usual, Not an Option!
On 20 March, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Policymaker Summary of its
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The war in Iraq, a 20 years legacy
Today, March 20th, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary of the war in Iraq, a conflict that had profound and long-lasting effects on Iraqis, the Middle East, and the world. Despite the stated objectives of the war, such as the removal of Saddam Hussein's regime and the establishment of a democratic government, it was widely criticised…
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