The consequences of the war by the Russian government against Ukraine continue to shape lives, societies, and political realities across the region and in Russia as well. The impacts on women and marginalised genders are multifold, and at the same time, feminists are also at the forefront to promote peaceful practices and alternatives.
This webinar, organised by WIDE+, will focus on the feminist activism from the Russian anti-war movement. The speakers will share their personal perspectives on resistance, civic responsibility, and feminist solidarity in times of war. They will speak about their activism, the risks and challenges they face, and the forms of support and community that sustain their work. This conversation invites reflection on dissent, courage, and the role of feminist networks in building cross-border solidarity during armed conflict.
Speakers:
- Artemis, decolonial feminist activist and researcher.
This talk explores the complexity of identity in Russia, unpacking the distinction between ethnic and civic belonging and why regional and ethnic diversity is often overlooked. It will highlight acts of resistance, as well as the critical role of diaspora communities in offering support and visibility. - Natalia Baranova, feminist activist, visiting fellow at the Centre for Women, Peace and Security at LSE.
She’ll be speaking about Feminist activism under authoritarianism and transnational repression: possibilities, vision and hope.
This webinar is in Englisn and participation is free of cost
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LFt04y8cSXOBUhW-FYpDWQ#/registration
This webinar is organised as part of a second online series of WIDE ‘ Feminist Alternatives for Europe’s uncharted future’, focusing on Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This is the first in a series of three held in May and June, 2026.
Women In Development Europe+, in short WIDE+, is a European feminist network of feminist activists and organisations, women’s rights advocates, gender specialists, migrant women associations, as well as other NGOs that promote intersectional feminisms.