“Every step we take, every idea we implement, and every community we engage with is a reflection of designing change, an ongoing journey of empathy, creativity, and impact with intersectional inclusivity.”
Designing Change: Women Reimagining the Future of Education Read More »
The task of changing long-standing cultural norms wasn’t easy, and I often encountered opposition. But I learned that transformative change requires patience, empathy, and consistent effort.
The Lab was truly life-changing. For the first time, I found myself among 27 youth leaders from diverse social, cultural, and geographic backgrounds. Each participant carried unique stories and lived experiences, and together we created a space where intersectionality was not just discussed, but practiced.
Male Allyship: My journey as a male ally at Feminist Leadership Lab Read More »
Perhaps it’s ironic—a touch of satire, even—that we, the advocates for breaking down social walls, found ourselves inadvertently building invisible ones. But this was also an essential reminder: even spaces dedicated to change require constant, intentional effort to foster genuine inclusivity.
The Feminist Youth Charter is a collective vision co-created by youth leaders from across India who came together through the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme, anchored by Gender at Work India in partnership with UN Women India. The Charter captures their shared commitments and demands to address structural inequities and aspirations for building a future grounded in gender justice, inclusivity, and collective care.
Feminist Youth Charter 2025 Read More »
What if mental health is not just an individual concern, but a political, constitutional, and collective issue? What does it take to build trust, care, and solidarity within communities that face systemic barriers and are perpetually pushed to the margins? In this powerful episode, youth leaders Mubshira, Sintu, Sonali, and Suraj reflect on what it takes to organise in the face of adversity, build networks of support, and begin conversations around mental health and self care where vocabulary often falls short. This episode has been recorded in Hindi. This episode is part of the Learning by Leading podcast series by G@WI and cohort members of the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme (FYLP). Stay tuned for more episodes!
Mobilising on the Margins: Building Collective Power Read More »
This unique episode explores how theatre and performance can spark meaningful dialogue and drive social change. How does art intersect with gender equality and feminist leadership? Join young artists Himanshu and Anjali with “Toodle”, as they share their experiences and insights on using art for advocacy. This episode has been recorded in English and Hindi. This episode is part of the Learning by Leading podcast mini-series by G@WI and cohort members of the Feminist Youth Leadership Programme (FYLP). Stay tuned for more episodes!
On Art for Social Change Read More »
