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Held in Madrid on June 2 and 3, 2026, the 5th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy brought together approximately 700 participants, including representatives from around 60 countries and 140 civil society organizations. The 28 signatory states to the final political declaration linked gender equality, democracy, peace, human rights, and accountability, in a context marked by conflicts, democratic setbacks, and anti-rights movements.
Interview with Sandra Ferrer, Director of la Coordinadora, on the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies.
As civil society organizations face growing restrictions and funding cuts worldwide, Sandra Ferrer examines the role Feminist Foreign Policy can play in protecting civic space, supporting feminist movements, redistributing power and resources and advancing more equitable and inclusive forms of international cooperation.
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Spain will host the 5th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies on June 2–3, 2026, a major gathering focused on strengthening international alliances, defending existing achievements, and turning political commitments into concrete funding and accountability mechanisms.
Interview with María Solanas, Programs Director, Real Instituto Elcano, ahead of the 5th ministerial conference on feminist foreign policies
Against an international backdrop marked by geopolitical tensions and a rise in violations of women’s rights, María Solanas analyzes the challenges facing feminist foreign policy today, as well as the tools needed to strengthen the “Women, Peace, and Security” agenda.
Interview with Susana Ros Martinez, President of the Equality Committee of the Congress of Deputies of Spain, ahead of the Fifth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies.
At a time marked by setbacks in women’s rights and the rise of anti-gender narratives, Susana Ros Martinez discusses the priorities of Spain’s feminist foreign policy, the challenges of ensuring its long-term sustainability, and the role of Parliament and international institutions in defending equality and human rights.
Gender equality in philanthropy in France: assessing a still limited level of engagement
Why is gender equality persistently underfunded by the philanthropic sector? To answer this question, the Coalition for Feminist Philanthropy, a group of twelve funders, commissioned Agence Phare to analyze the role of gender equality in French philanthropy. Published in 2025, this study aims to identify, quantify, and analyze the funding allocated to this cause. Summary of key findings and recommendations for action.