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 […]
European Civil Society’s Alert: Oppression Without Borders: Serbian Regime Harasses EU, Regional and Serbian Civic Activists!
We are alarmed by the detention and unjust deportation of civic activists from Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Albania, and North Macedonia, who were participating in the Erste Stiftung NGO Academy in Belgrade. These individuals were detained overnight, interrogated without evidence, labeled as “national security threats,” and banned from entering Serbia for a year. This follows a […]
Women in Kazakhstan: A Fight on Two Fronts
In Kazakhstan, women are fighting battles both at home and within the system meant to protect them. Domestic violence is rampant, yet the law fails to recognize it as a distinct crime. Many victims are left with nowhere to turn—shelters are scarce, underfunded, and often inaccessible. Reporting abuse rarely leads to justice; instead, women face […]
