10 practical tips to champion everyday feminism

Press release: Womankind Worldwide launches Everyday Feminism: The Anthology to inspire the next generation of feminists

Key take aways

The book shares tips from feminist activists on how anyone can take small but powerful action through daily acts of everyday feminism to support social justice. 

They share their real experiences as grassroots campaigners, fighting for gender equality in the face of political unrest.   

With a free digital edition available to all, Womankind Worldwide – the UK’s largest feminist organisation – wants to show we all have the power to bring meaningful change this IWD. 

London, 6th March 2025 – In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, Womankind Worldwide – the UK’s largest feminist organisation – is launching Everyday Feminism: The Anthology, a powerful collection of short stories from feminist activists across the globe. 

Alongside emotive real-world experiences, each contributor offers their top tip for how everyone can be a  feminist, everyday.  

The digital book, which will be available free of charge and accessible to all here, aims to inspire action in the fight for gender equality this IWD.   

Why it matters  

Feminism faces growing resistance as the global political landscape continues to shift.  

Fewer than one in five young women now identify as feminists (Fawcett Society) and 16% of young men believe it has done more harm than good (Kings College London). With gender parity now projected to take until 2158 (World Economic Forum), action is urgently needed.  

Storytelling has always been at the heart of social change, amplifying the voices of those demanding justice to inspire action. Everyday Feminism: The Anthology acts both as an archive of feminist contributions and a practical guide – showing that feminism isn’t just about policies and protests, but about everyday choices that create lasting impact.  

By spotlighting ten extraordinary feminist leaders, it aims to cut through the noise around feminism with a powerful, simple call to action: small, daily acts of feminism can build a movement and accelerate change. 

10 ways to be an everyday feminist 

The book profiles feminist leaders from Womankind’s global partner network who work on the front-line tackling gender-based violence, advocating for women’s leadership, defending land rights and ensuring access to education and economic opportunities. 

For example, readers hear from Editar Ochieng, a survivor of gender-based violence in Kenya and leader of the  Feminist for Peace, Rights, and Justice Centre (FPRJC), who tells us about how she fought for her right to be heard for years. Today, she leads providing safe spaces for survivors and challenging harmful systems that silence women. “I am an everyday feminist because I speak out, even when it’s dangerous” she says. “And I want every woman to know she can, too.” 

Each of the featured activists shares a top tip on how readers can incorporate feminism into their everyday life.  

They are:  

• Be open-minded – challenge preconceived ideas about power and gender roles every day. (Editar Ochieng, FPRJC) 
• Lead with kindness – approach feminism with love and empathy. (Sakhile Sifelani-Ngoma, WiPSU) 
• Speak out – use your voice to raise awareness and include all women. (Gloria Mutyaba, FARUG) 
• Be curious – read, listen, and learn about feminism’s history and impact. (Maryam Rahmani, Womankind Worldwide) 
• Start small – everyday feminism can be as simple as calling out disparities. (Anne Agar, Polycom Girls) 
• Shift perspectives – feminism is not an elite idea—it’s part of daily life. (Lily Thapa, WHR) 
• Consider local context – understand specific challenges women face in different regions. (Thandiwe Chidavarume, Women and Land in Zimbabwe) 
• Listen and learn – follow feminist voices on social media; take their insights and engage in conversations, digitally or in real life. (Dibabe Bacha, EWDNA) 
• Make it fun – connect feminism to art, media, and culture. (Srilatha Batliwala, Feminist Grandmother) 
• Fuel your passion – let injustice drive your motivation for change. (Dinah MusindarwezoPan-African Feminist) 
• Join the movement with one small action today  

 This IWD, Womankind Worldwide is calling on everyone to join the everyday feminism movement as part of its mission to create a world where all women, girls and people of all genders enjoy equal rights and freedoms. Whether it’s speaking up in daily conversations, supporting women-led businesses, advocating for fair policies, or educating oneself about gender inequality, every action matters and is achievable in everyday life.  

Disha Sughand, Co-CEO at Womankind Worldwide, comments: 

“The world is on the precipice of a major gender equality step-back. From the rollback of reproductive freedoms in the U.S, to the erasure of women’s rights in Afghanistan, progress is stalling. In some places, it’s reversing. Sadly, at this rate, full gender equality is over a century away. That’s why International Women’s Day this year must be a rallying call for action, as well as a celebration of all the progress we have made. Womankind’s Anthology has been created as part of this fight, calling on everyone, everywhere, to take action, no matter how small. And equipping them with easy tips to help them do so.” 

You can download the free digital copy of the Anthology of Everyday Feminism here. 

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About Womankind Worldwide 

Womankind Worldwide is an international women’s rights organisation and funder, working with women’s rights groups and feminist movements across the world to end gender inequality. We take collective action alongside women’s rights organisations, feminist movements and activists in Eastern and Southern Africa and South Asia. We support them to challenge inequality at home, in communities and the workplace. We fund and strengthen these movements and advocate for change alongside them. 

Meet the Feminists 

Everyday Feminism: The Anthology spotlights ten feminist leaders advocating for gender equality across the globe. From Editar Ochieng in Kenya, who provides safe spaces for survivors of gender-based violence, to Gloria Mutyaba in Uganda, who fights for LGBTQI+ women’s rights. Lily Thapa in Nepal and Thandiwe Chidavarume in Zimbabwe are securing economic and land rights for women, while Dibabe Bacha in Ethiopia ensures women with disabilities have a voice in feminist movements. The anthology also features Sakhile Sifelani-Ngoma, championing women in politics, and Maryam Rahmani and Dinah Musindarwezo, who work to strengthen feminist movements across Africa and South Asia. Finally, Srilatha Batliwala, a longtime activist and scholar, reminds us that feminism is built on collective action. Together, these leaders prove that everyday feminism is a movement shaped by those who refuse to accept inequality. 

Further information about the authors in the book is available upon request.  

Contact 

Sally Gift, Communications Manager at Womankind Worldwide 

sallyg@womankind.org.uk 

Hannah Moore, Senior Account Manager at Woodrow 

h.moore@woodrowcommunications.com