Global Movements

Global or transnational feminist movements deals with women throughout nations working together to make sure that women’s needs and interests are included into intergovernmental treaties and policies.  The core belief of transnational feminist movements is that women are designated the same rights as men, no matter a women’s ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, location, or social class.  Diversity is recognized and valued by transnational feminist.   Diversity is the center of all women’s needs globally because different regions equal different needs that need to be met for the betterment of women.  There are several aspects of transnational feminist movements. For starters, the sharing of research, strategies, and information among nations, advocate influencing policy and awareness through transnational feminist networks.  These networks are geared toward inserting a feminist aspect in transnational advocacy and activism.  With the United Nation’s treaties, address women trafficking, emphasis on environmental sustainability.  TFN also have activities in coalitions have been formed intergovernmental organizations, partner with other organizations such as humanitarian organization, created global networks in support of different gender equality struggles, use of CEDAW to ensure women’s rights.  Due to the activism of transnational feminist movements, women have been prioritized in publications, policies, and programs in the United Nation.