Pushing forward for rights, equality and justice in a shifting global context

This paper aims to provide an experience-based analysis of the strategies and practices that have proven effective in advancing gender equality and women’s rights. It addresses the current global moment of pushback on women’s rights and challenges to the achievement of gender equality. The document highlights the importance of strategic litigation, feminist research, movement-building, multi-stakeholder partnerships, and the protection of women human rights defenders, among other strategies and tactics. It also offers concrete recommendations to strengthen accountability, secure sustainable funding for feminist movements, and reinforce international solidarity in the fight for gender equality.