NIWF Team at AWID Forum 2024 in Bangkok Thailand
2024-12-05
From December 2 to 5, 2024, National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) participated in the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) Forum 2024, a global event held to celebrate and advance feminist and women’s rights movements worldwide. Representing NIWF at this prestigious gathering were Chairperson Ms. Suni Lama, Treasurer Ms. Sushila Gole, Executive Director Ms. Dwarika Thebe, and prominent Community Leader Ms. Junta Waiba.
The AWID International Forum is a transformative platform that fosters connections among feminists, women’s rights advocates, gender justice champions, LBTQI+ activists, and allied movements from across the globe. It serves as a unique space to share diverse experiences, heal from collective challenges, and thrive in solidarity. The 2024 Forum continued this legacy by providing an inclusive environment for participants to engage in critical conversations and explore innovative strategies for building a more equitable and just future.
During the Forum, the NIWF team had the opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, amplifying the voices of Indigenous women and advocating for their rights within global feminist frameworks. In addition to attending workshops and plenaries, the NIWF team strengthened relationships with key Grantee Partners, including MADRE, MamaCash, and FIMI. These meetings allowed for meaningful exchanges on ongoing collaborations, exploring opportunities to further enhance support for Indigenous women’s leadership and community empowerment initiatives.
The presence of NIWF at the AWID Forum not only highlighted the organization’s ongoing commitment to gender equality and social justice but also underscored the critical role of Indigenous perspectives within the broader feminist movement. The event served as a vital space for collective learning, network building, and envisioning transformative pathways for the rights and well-being of marginalized communities.
