Women & Girls Affinity Group

Rewriting What’s Possible: The Power of Story in a Time of Backlash

We are watching a sharp backlash against women’s rights. Its backers aren’t only targeting policies; they are investing in shaping public perception. They understand that story is strategy: it drives politics and shapes norms. Grassroots feminist organizations understand this too and are fighting back with bold campaigns, art, and media to counter misinformation and build support for gender justice. They are showing what’s possible when the voices of women and girls are lifted, using personal stories as an organizing force to drive change and build power. 

Join us for a conversation with Ruth Mumbi, founder of Women Change Kenya, a grassroots organizations working to destigmatize abortion, and Dayna Ash of Haven for Artists, a cultural feminist organization working at the intersection of art and activism. Emily Nielsen Jones of the Imago Dei Fund and PeiYao Chen of the Global Fund for…