Reimagining Migration Governance Through a Feminist Lens

Over 120 participants from some 35 countries met together in the Feminist Forum on Migration & Displacement  (FFMD), convening in Bangkok ahead of the AWID Forum

At the AWID Forum, the FFMD released its statement: 

Solidarity, Dignity and Equity for Women and Gender Diverse Migrants!

The Forum explored ways to reshape migration policy by centering feminist principles and challenging systemic injustices, such as exploitation, violence, racism, and criminalization. Organizers had emphasized: “We aim to build shared analysis and collaboration with feminists across sectors and regions, creating pathways to inclusion, justice, peace, and ecological sustainability while exposing and rejecting false solutions.”

An amazing two days at the Forum!

The interactive program incorporated opportunities for participants to share experiences while addressing multiple, intersecting themes. The event also included participant-driven art and cultural activities and interpretation in seven languages: Arabic, Bahasa, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Thai.

    View the Visual Summary of the FFMD:

    Participation in the AWID Forum

      Following the Feminist Forum on Migration and Displacement, many participants moved on to the AWID Forum, hosted by the Association for Women’s Rights in Development. This major, progressive feminist gathering included  over 3,500 people, with another 2,000 participating virtually through several venues.

    WIMN hosted the workshop, “Building Together: Intersectional Feminist Migration Policy,” reflecting its ongoing commitment to feminist migration advocacy. We also maintained a booth where participants could learn more about WIMN, chat and pick up one of our buttons!

    Click here to read message from WIMN to the AWID closing plenary, delivered by Nalishha Mehta of Solidarity Center and member of WIMN Board of Directors.

    Click here to see the list of WIMN, member and other migration-related workshops at the AWID Forum.

    FFMD background documents:

           Original Concept Note (in Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Thai)

           Event Press Release (27 November 2024)

    Forum Organizers

    Women in Migration Network, Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women (GAATW), International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Migrant-Rights.org (GCC region), Solidarity Center, Trade Collective (South Africa), Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, and Wo-Mi Women Migrants (Denmark).