ASTRA Joins the SexSense Network
We’re proud to announce that ASTRA has joined SexSense, a dynamic European network uniting NGOs, researchers, public institutions, and education professionals working to advance comprehensive sexuality education and sexual and reproductive rights across Europe. Led by CESIE ETS, the SexSense network promotes evidence-based, intersectional, and inclusive approaches to sexuality education. Through collaboration and EU-funded initiatives, […]
New Report: Where is the Money for Movements in Central Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central and North Asia (CEECCNA)?
ASTRA Network is pleased to share the launch of a groundbreaking new report from the Dalan Fund (formerly the CEECCNA Collaborative Fund), titled Growing Against All Odds: Mapping Funding for Intersectional Organizing in the CEECCNA Regions (2019–2023). This report presents the first comprehensive mapping of funding dedicated to intersectional movements across Central and Eastern Europe, […]
FEDERA’s Statement on the Results of the Presidential Election in Poland
It is official– Karol Nawrocki will become the President of the Republic of Poland. This news marks the beginning of a difficult chapter for women in Poland. We see the exhaustion and discouragement around us. But it is in moments like these that we need each other most – together, we can find the strength […]
Uniting for Impact: ASTRA Network Meeting 2025 in Kraków
The ASTRA Network gathered in Kraków, Poland, for its 2025 Annual Meeting — a vibrant and collaborative space that brought together member organizations and allies from across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Over two days of intensive discussion, peer exchange, and collective planning, participants reflected on key achievements, shared challenges, and helped shape […]
2025 May 28 Call to Action: “In Solidarity We Resist: Our Fight, Our Right!”
This May 28 – International Day of Action for Women’s Health – activists and social justice movements across the globe are mobilizing in collective resistance to defend and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and justice for all. We demand that governments fulfil their obligations under international human rights mechanisms and prioritize SRHR […]
Enough Silence: Demand Full Equality Across the EU
For over a decade, the EU Anti-Discrimination Directive—created to protect people from unfair treatment in education, healthcare, housing, and social services—has been blocked by a small number of EU member states. Now, the European Commission is preparing to scrap it entirely. This would be a major setback for human rights across Europe. Why this matters: […]
ASTRA Network at CSW69: Amplifying Feminist Voices from Central and Eastern Europe
March 2025 | New York City The ASTRA Network proudly took part in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), bringing the voices and perspectives of feminist activists from Central and Eastern Europe to the global stage. Amid growing authoritarianism and rising threats to gender equality, our delegation worked tirelessly to spotlight the […]
Advancing Reproductive Rights in Central and Eastern Europe: Key Updates from ASTRA
The latest edition of the ASTRA Bulletin highlights the ongoing challenges and advancements in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) across Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. As restrictive policies and anti-gender movements gain momentum, activists and organizations continue to resist and advocate for the protection of fundamental rights. This update provides an […]
Trump’s Second Term: A Global Crisis for Reproductive Rights
Donald Trump has secured a second term, setting the stage for a dramatic rollback of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in the United States and beyond. His administration’s first term demonstrated a clear agenda: dismantling reproductive freedoms, restricting access to abortion, and cutting funding for international health programs. Now, with an emboldened conservative […]
Urgent Call to Reinstate Telemedicine Medical Abortion in Moldova
We Stand Against the Ban on Telemedicine Abortion – A Dangerous Setback for Women’s Health and Rights We, the undersigned organizations and advocates for reproductive health and rights, strongly condemn the decision of Moldova’s Minister of Health, Ala Nemerenco, to ban telemedicine medical abortion services. This harmful and unjustified restriction endangers women’s health, violates international […]
