November 6, 2024
Statement of Solidarity Following the 2024 United States Election Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alameda, CA– As we process the results of the presidential election, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is in solidarity with the communities that will be most deeply impacted by the return of a Trump administration, increased attacks on democracy and human rights, and emboldened authoritarianism in the United States and around the world. In this moment of regression and as we continue the long journey to protect our rights, we’re fortified by the fact that our communities and movements have been here before and have the tools and people power to continue fighting for justice and equity.
In the months and years to come, we know that we must continue to follow the path forged by Black, Indigenous and People of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and migrant communities who have persisted and survived generations of oppression. We must also learn from the experiences of partners around the world who have persisted under authoritarian regimes. Grounded in the knowledge and wisdom of these movements, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism will continue to support feminist activists as they navigate the inevitable repression and lack of protection from the state that is to come, through innovative strategies, coalition-building, and safety planning. In this work, we are heartened by acts of community care that keep all of us safe, well, and thriving. Together, we will overcome.
For more information, contact Alex Grossman, Communications Managing Officer, at press@urgentactionfund.org.
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ABOUT URGENT ACTION FUND FOR FEMINIST ACTIVISM:
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism provides fast, flexible funding to women, trans and non-binary activists who take and face enormous risks to challenge oppressive systems and build a more just and equitable world. Our holistic approach enables frontline feminist movements to respond to real-time threats and opportunities, protect and care for themselves and one another, and sustain and propel solutions to the most critical crises and injustices of our time.
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From Genocide to Liberation: Supporting Feminist Activists in Palestine and Lebanon
Feminist activists in Palestine, Lebanon, and the region have been at the forefront of advocacy for ceasefire, providing humanitarian aid in the absence of systemic support, and cultivating collective and community care. Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is committed to supporting their work on the ground. Since October 2023, we’ve made 55 grants, providing over $330,000 to feminist activists in and outside Palestine, as well as 39 grants, totaling nearly $250,000, to activists in Lebanon, as they respond to the ongoing crisis.
Photo Credit: Tristan Sosteric
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In a world where the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people are under constant threat, the leadership and courage of feminist activists are more vital than ever. From online harassment to physical violence, movements and individuals face immense risks and reprisals in our collective pursuit of justice.
Understanding the backlash activists face is the first step toward shifting power, protection, and resources to feminist movements building a more just and equitable world. Feminist Activism Without Fear: Facing Risks with Collective Power and Care, a campaign by Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism, elevates the voices of activists who are targeted and attacked because of their work.
Illustration credit: Nafisa Ferdous
