Feminist Conferences Taking Place in December 2024

December 2024 offers several opportunities for activists, scholars, and advocates to participate in feminist-focused events worldwide. Here are some key conferences, their themes, and how you can get involved:

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1. 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence*

- Dates: November 25 – December 10, 2024

- About: This annual global campaign focuses on ending violence against women and girls, starting with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ending on Human Rights Day. Events include workshops, marches, and digital campaigns hosted by various organizations worldwide.

- Participation: Check local organisations and NGOs for events in your area or visit global hubs like [Focus 2030](https://focus2030.org) for more information.

2. Feminist and Women’s Rights Movements Strategic Forum

- Dates: December 8–10, 2024

- Location: Virtual

- About: Hosted by a global coalition of feminist organisations, this forum focuses on building strategic alliances for advocacy in 2025 and beyond. Sessions include workshops on feminist diplomacy and international solidarity.

- Participation: Join through the host's platform or learn more at [AWID's event page](https://www.awid.org).

3. Community-Based Feminist Dialogues

- Ongoing in December

- Various Locations: Community-led gatherings on feminist issues are organised globally in December as part of grassroots activism efforts. Many events align with the themes of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.

- Find Events Near You: Use platforms like Meetup or Feminist Campus ([feministcampus.org](https://feministcampus.org)) to locate and join local initiatives.

4. Financing for Feminist Futures (F4FF) Conference

- Dates: December 14–16, 2024

- Location: Madrid, Spain

- Focus: Addressing gender equity in public and private financing. The conference emphasizes reshaping global funding systems and features themes like "The Purple Economy" and feminist foreign policy.

- How to Attend: Submit a session proposal or register to participate in sessions exploring transformative economic models. Travel funding is available for selected contributors. Learn more at [F4FF Conference](https://f4ff.global).

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Why Attend?

These conferences provide an excellent platform for networking, learning, and advancing feminist agendas. They bring together global voices to address pressing gender equality issues, from financial reform to peacebuilding and decolonization.

Make your plans to join these vital conversations, whether in-person or virtually, and amplify your impact in the feminist movement!

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