Feminist soirée

Tuesday 14 October | 15:00 CEST | Zoom

Description

Across Europe and the world, women's rights are under attack from multiple sources, Feminism faces a sharp backlash online and offline, and calls for gender justice are met with generalized apathy among policymakers. But far from patiently waiting for these issues to return to public attention and climb back onto the political agenda by themselves, Feminist activists continue to work tirelessly to organize, sensitize, and mobilize. And it's getting results — amid a generally bleak picture there are plenty of glimmers of hope and sparks of inspiration from women's movements who've achieved incredible successes against massive odds.

You're invited to our second feminist soirée, an intimate online conversation among European feminist organizers and campaigners. At this event we'll be talking all things money — how can Feminists effectively communicate their needs for resources and raise funds effectively to support their struggles. We'll hear from trailblazing Feminist campaigners and fundraisers about their experiences and insights. We'll look at best practices as well as the pitfalls to avoid. Join us!

Aiski Ryökäs (she/her) is a Finnish feminist organizer and communications professional with broad international networks. She is currently responsible for fundraising, communications, and advocacy at a 130-year old feminist NGO, Finnish Women’s Association Unioni. Combining professional experience from grassroots activist organizing, political mobilization as well as from the non-profit sector, she is constantly looking for new practices and creative disruptions to how things are "usually done". In addition to feminist work, she has gained expertise on LGBTQIA+ rights, refugee rights, and anti-authoritarian work.

Lela Bernátová is the Community Engagement & Individual Fundraising Manager at Konsent, a Czech NGO focused on consent, sex education, and the prevention of sexual violence. She leads public campaigns and donor engagement, combining strategic fundraising with creative community-building.