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Comotion's Managing Director Rachel Firth speaks at Royal Albert Hall for International Women's Day

by Rachel Firth

The Future of Social Impact is not Resistance: It’s Reinvention

Comotion's Managing Director Rachel Firth speaks at Royal Albert Hall, calling for new partnerships to reinvent the future of social impact, during the 2025 Comotion x WOW Foundation's International Women's Day event. The past five years have shown us that the status quo is not an option: the issues we fight for—gender justice, racial equity, climate action, and democratic freedoms—demand new strategies and broader coalitions.

Gender Philanthropy Commentary

7 minutes of reading

by Comotion

Connect, Create, Conspire | Guest Bios

Meet the incredible community of leaders we’ve brought together for WOW’s International Women's Day event at The Royal Albert Hall.

38 minutes of reading

by Comotion

Connect, Create, Conspire | Friends of Como Guest Bios

Meet the incredible community of leaders we’ve brought together for WOW’s International Women's Day event at The Royal Albert Hall.

7 minutes of reading

by Leanne Levers

Feminism and Restorative Justice are natural allies. Here’s why.

Comotion Director of Advocacy and Communications, Leanne Levers, dives into the intrinsic link between feminism and her specialism of Restorative Justice, and how combining them both paves the way for a truly equitable future.

Gender Restorative Justice Commentary Strategies

7 minutes of reading

by Stephanie Stark

5 Harsh Truths the U.S. Election Presented the Social Justice Sector

Comotion Director of Digital Communications, Stephanie Stark, reflects on how we can do better in the social justice sector to engage those with opposing views, following Trump's second win.

Gender Politics Commentary Strategies

7 minutes of reading

by Latanya Mapp & Jude Kelly

Reimagining Philanthropy: Women, Trust, and the Power of Grassroots Movements

Our client, President & CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Latanya Mapp, joins Jude Kelly to reflect on how philanthropy can better support women, girls, and grassroots movements.

Gender Philanthropy Spotlight Strategies

7 minutes of reading

by Latanya Mapp

Black Philanthropy Month 2024: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future

Client, President & CEO of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Latanya Mapp, reflects on and celebrates Black philanthropy and how the sector should evolve away from outdated power dynamics and towards a more equitable model.

Gender Racial Justice Spotlight Strategies

6 minutes of reading

by Goli Nili

How are you feeling?

In this raw and candid piece, Comotion's Director of Operations, Goli Nili, reflects on the numerous emotions that come along with navigating multiple identities in today's society as a British Iranian.

Racial Justice Narrative Strategies

7 minutes of reading

by Kristy Kade

The Personal is Professional: Rethinking Women’s Health, Remembering Mine

WRA CEO Kristy Kade reflects on how over a million women worldwide emphasised the need for universal health coverage, resources, infrastructure, autonomy, and social change — connecting these insights to her own personal experiences.

Gender Health Narrative Campaigns

9 minutes of reading

by Shahroo Izadi

The Power of Self-Kindness in Advocacy: Shahroo Izadi

Shahroo Izadi discusses an overlooked part of being a social justice advocate: the importance of self-care and being kind to yourself in order to continue improving the lives of others.

Health Guide Strategies

5 minutes of reading

by USIP / Rachel Firth

The Women, Peace and Security Agenda: Critical Partnerships with Civil Society

Comotion Founder Rachel Firth spoke on a panel at The Women, Peace, and Security Agenda on the critical importance of strong partnerships with civil society and funding feminist movements.

Gender Philanthropy Commentary Strategies

2 minutes of reading

by Safaa Charafi

What I’m Struggling With: Cities Designed By and For Men

Safaa Charafi explores her journey from real estate to gender-inclusive urban planning revealed city design neglects women’s needs. Now a gender and urban consultant, she advocates for inclusive, equitable cities.

Gender Spotlight Strategies

5 minutes of reading

by Lina AbiRafeh

What I'm Struggling With: The Never-Ending Fight For Gender Equality

Lina AbiRafeh's exposure to gender violence as a teen sparked a lifelong fight against women’s oppression. Now, questioning society's lack of progress, she urges for relentless action beyond symbolic gestures.

Gender Spotlight Campaigns

7 minutes of reading

by Women in Dev

The Women in Dev Tapestry Series

We hosted a five-part series of conversations about key areas of gender equality in the development space: Global Health, Climate, Racial Justice, Feminist Organising, and Feminist Funding.

Gender Philanthropy Spotlight Campaigns

5 minutes of reading

by Goli Nili, Roxanna Azimy

Zan. Zendegi. Azadi: Woman. Life. Freedom.

Comotion team members Goli Nili and Roxanna Azimy explore how Mahsa Amini’s death ignited global protests against Iran's oppressive regime, Iranian women's resistance, internal-led change, and rejection of external intervention and reductionist narratives.

Gender Commentary Campaigns

6 minutes of reading

by Beatriz Ramírez David

¡Párala Ya! – How Community Leadership is Combatting “Machismo” in Colombia

Beatriz Ramírez David recounts her experiences working to eradicate violence against women in one of the most patriarchal and violent regions of Colombia.

Gender Spotlight Strategies

6 minutes of reading

by Women in Dev

The Women in Dev Podcast

The Women in Dev podcast interviewed key voices in the gender and development space to dive into timely topics such as accountability for Beijing 1995, how to use data for good, and feminist climate action.

Gender Spotlight Partnerships

2 minutes of reading

by Women in Dev

Suffering in Silence: The Gender-Based Violence You Don't Hear About

Various activists present on some insidious forms of GBV that don't often get talked about enough: from breast-ironing to violence behind bars.

Gender Spotlight Campaigns

2 minutes of reading

by Women in Dev & FAIR SHARE of Women Leaders

Masterclass: Feminist Leadership in Practice

Helene Wolf and Lisa Hey from FAIR SHARE join Nice Nailantei Leng'ete, Amref Health Africa to explore Feminist Leadership in practice, based on their own personal and professional experiences.

Gender Guide Strategies

2 minutes of reading

by Women in Dev

Ensuring Equitable Funding Practices & Donor-Grantee Relationships

Women leaders representing both donor and grantee organisations discuss how to ensure equitable funding practices and relationships. This frank conversation explores what's working in international development, and what isn't.

Philanthropy Commentary Partnerships

2 minutes of reading

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