We, the feminists of the
Global South, are rising.
Our manifesto is a declaration of liberation, a roadmap for justice, and a call to action. As feminists from across the Global South and Black, Indigenous and feminists of colour in the Global North, we stand united against interlocking systems of oppression. Our manifesto exposes the hegemonies we confront, articulates our vision for a just world, and charts a path towards collective liberation.
The World We’re Building:
A Short Story
In our envisioned future:
- Communities thrive on collective care and mutual support.
- Work is redefined, valuing all forms of labour.
- Ecological harmony is the foundation of all human activity.
- True participatory democracy empowers every voice.
- South-South solidarity reshapes global power dynamics.
Key Goals of the
South Feminist Manifesto
Read the Process Report
Our Call to Global South Feminists
We, South Feminists, raise our voices high
From scattered lands, our spirits touch the sky
Black, brown, Indigenous, Dalit, we stand
Queer, trans, disabled, hand in hand
Rural, urban, refugee, we join the fight
Carers, mothers, workers unite
Migrants, sex workers, with justice in mind
Our voices young and old, yet firmly aligned
Colonial ghosts and profit’s greed
Fuel the fires of hatred’s seed
Criminalised, stigmatised, facing violence still
Our resistance unbroken, unbowed our will
Corporate wolves in sheep’s disguise
Devouring our lands, water, and skies
False progress sold as “aid” and “trade”
While our lives and ecosystems degrade
We’ve seen our commons slowly erode
Our voice in governance hit a dead road
Once-public services now come with a price
Our health and education rolled like a dice
We demand a world where care isn’t a cost
Where no voice is silenced, no life is lost
No war, no genocide, no militarism’s might
We fight for peace, equity, and human rights
Uniting across borders, seas, and lands
We’ll break the systems that chain our hands
Our unity is strength, diversity our power,
We’ll reshape this world, we refuse to cower
From mountains to oceans, river to sea
We’ll fight till everyone is truly free
South Feminists rise, our message loud and clear
We will not retreat – a just future is near
This manifesto is our rallying cry
For liberation, we’ll reach for the sky
A world free from all domination
Built on love, respect, and cooperation
Join us in this struggle, let your voice resound
Together, we’ll turn this unjust world around
Our visions aligned, our purpose strong
South Feminists, united, we march on!
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