Development Finance on the Brink–But Not Without Alternatives Commentary As global development finance falters, the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville offers a chance to rethink the system. It’s time to move beyond donor fixes and center justice, local agency, and structural reform. By Remo Gassmann
30 years after Beijing Declaration: Reflections on the 69th Commission on the Status of Women In March 2025, the world marked the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action during the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Halyna Kotliuk and Anna Antonina Lysiak provide an analytical reflection on the key themes discussed in New York — from women’s political participation and rising transnational conservatism to gender-based violence, child marriage, and the exclusion of demining from gender policies. Ukraine’s voice was heard internationally, showcasing both progress and challenges in the context of war. By Галина Котлюк and Анна Лисяк
2025 Cohort of Transatlantic Media Fellows Announcement We are excited to announce our selection of Transatlantic Media Fellows for 2025!
Declaration on the Occasion of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women Declaration Eleven outstanding feminists from around the world, who where selected as 2025 Feminist Foreign and Development Policy Fellows, participated in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women at the UN Headquarters. Here they share their main considerations. By Ruken Adin, Natasha Boshkova, Chim Channeang, Agustina Correa, Alinafe Irene Nonhlanhla Gama, Ouafa Haddiou, Lakshita Kanhiya, Gunel Madadli, Soumya Mishra, Sara Méndez Niebles and Olha Yashchenko
Beyond the Cuts: How the Defunding Affects Feminist and Civil Society Organizations Analysis The rise of the far-right movement and recent shifts in global politics have led to significant cuts in foreign development assistance. What are the impacts on feminist and civil society organizations? By Merima Šišić and Derya Binışık
Transatlantic Media Fellow Daniel Plafker Helps Uncover Irregularities in Kenyan Carbon Credit Project Media Fellowship 2024 Transatlantic Media Fellow Daniel Plafker's reporting receives international attention By Daniel Plafker
Feminist Foreign and Development Policy Fellowship at the CSW69 Fellowship After more than 1,000 applications, we are proud to announce our Feminist Foreign and Development Policy Fellows for 2025
2024 Year in Review Summary From climate justice at COP29 to the future of the transatlantic relationship under a new president, our 2024 answered questions, raised new ones, and even included a visit from Luisa Neubauer and Helena Marschall. Dive into a whirlwind year! By Carl Roberts
2025 Feminist Global Development and Foreign Policy Fellowship Call for Applications Because of an overwhelming response we had to close the call for applications early. Thank you for your understanding.
Global Digital Governance after the UN Summit of the Future Analysis Digital policy is now a global priority, like security and climate change. The 2024 UN Summit of the Future brings the Global Majority into internet and AI governance. The UN Convention on Cybercrime may do the same for cybersecurity. But centralization at the UN may undermine human rights. By Sabine Muscat