History

Feminist movements started in the 1850’s, when women were fighting against inhumane working conditions and low wages. Although this started in America, it sparked international protests that fought similar issues. As they started gaining victories in these labor movements, feminists shifted towards advocating for women’s issues, such as the right to vote, abortion, etc. In 1909, the first International Women’s Day was celebrated. In the last one hundred years, many countries around the world granted women the right to vote. 

Currently, the movements we have incorporated into this network of "International Feminism" are #MeToo, Non Una di Meno, The African Feminist Forum, Planned Parenthood, Comando Colibri, and Musawah. The issues of political relevance in these groups are sexual harassment, equal pay, abortion rights, guaranteed welfare, equal rights, access to equal healthcare, and eradication of gender violence. Women are taking are more active role in the current wave of feminism to political lobby for these policies and also organize different events (such as marches, rallies, talks, etc.) to bring these issues to the attention of the greater public.

Outcomes
  • Women gained the right to vote in dozens of countries

  • Better working conditions

  • Increased women’s representation in political office

  • Policies regarding women's issues have been written/bettered

  • Increased global attention to patriarchal barriers for women