A Call to Action in a World Under Threat
The urgency is undeniable. We need more than just hope; we need a shared strategy, a collective alignment, and actionable tools to resist, reimagine, and rebuild a world that champions care and joy over hate and discrimination. This is where the Feminist Playbook comes in.
Everywhere we look; the hard-won progress for gender equality, human rights, and bodily autonomy is under attack. We are living in a critical moment; a time when rising authoritarianism threatens the very fabric of justice and multilateral systems are losing legitimacy. This isn’t just happening on a global scale; it’s a crisis that demands introspection from all of us, especially within the international development sector. The truth is; our own sector has often mirrored the power imbalances we claim to fight, leaving us vulnerable.
What is the Feminist Playbook?
Spearheaded by Women Deliver and its global partners; the Feminist Playbook is a bold, collective declaration designed to unite our movements. It’s more than a document; it’s a co-created roadmap that lays out a shared vision and a clear path to make that vision a reality. The Playbook directly confronts the systemic issues we face; from the rise of fascism to the colonial power dynamics that persist even within our own work for gender equality.
It is anchored in principles of solidarity, intersectional justice, and radical care. Its purpose is to define a concrete feminist agenda and outline the pledges necessary to redistribute resources and reshape decision-making structures to reflect true feminist principles.
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Real, lasting change cannot happen in a silo. It is only possible when a rich diversity of stakeholders contribute their perspectives and expertise. Recognizing this; the Feminist Playbook is being built through a global co-creation process.
This journey involves:
- Global Consultations: Bringing new voices to the table through workshops, plenaries, and strategy sessions to shape a shared vision.
- A Unified Product: The final Playbook will be a bold statement of our collective feminist vision, shaped by extensive collaboration and consultation.
- Concrete Commitments: This is about more than just words. The process is designed to anchor the vision in concrete pledges from donors, governments, and civil society, creating a clear path forward.
This process is a unique opportunity to strengthen our ties and build a truly collective movement for human rights and gender equality.
Your Voice Matters: How to Join the Movement
This moment of change calls for everyone. Feminist advocates, youth leaders, grassroots organizations, and committed individuals are all welcome to join this effort, share ideas, and make concrete pledges. Your vision belongs here.
Ready to unleash your power? Here’s how you can get involved right now:
- Join the Co-Creation Process: The most direct way to contribute is to engage in the creation of the Playbook. You can reach out directly to info@womendeliver.org to express your interest and find out how to participate.
- Engage and Amplify: Follow Women Deliver on their social media platforms; including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn; and share their social media toolkit to amplify the message.
- Share Your Ideas: This is an open invitation to share your ideas and vision for a feminist future. Every perspective adds value to this global conversation.
Beyond the Launch: The Road from WD2026
The official launch of the co-created Feminist Playbook will be a landmark moment at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference (WD2026) in Narrm (Melbourne) on April 27-30, 2026. However, this is not the finish line; it is the starting block.
WD2026 marks the beginning of collective commitments that will spark ongoing campaigns, policy changes, and crucial funding pledges to carry the Playbook’s mission forward. It is the start of sustained action for the lasting change our world so desperately needs.
The call has been made. Now is the time to answer it; to join together and build a transformative vision for the world we all want to live in.
