Intersectoral Fora for Social Transition
Advocacy / Human rights
FIBGAR aims to create a network of women of different ages, promoting reflection on the role of women in democratic memory, in order to boost interest in democracy and strengthen the construction of a more equitable and just society.
In short, this project is justified as a need to promote gender equality, the active participation of women in democratic life and the preservation of historical memory as a tool for building a better future, based on the values of justice, equity and respect for human rights.
In the current context, where women’s rights continue to be violated and where women continue to face barriers in accessing positions of leadership and participation in political and social life, it is urgent to strengthen the network of women committed to democracy. Women’s active participation is a fundamental pillar to consolidate a robust and pluralistic democracy that reflects the diversity of society.
On the other hand, access to democratic memory and its proper interpretation allows not only to understand past processes, but also to project democratic values into the future, ensuring that new generations are better informed and more active in the defence of democracy. In this sense, the project aims to generate a space in which women of different ages, contexts and backgrounds can reflect on the importance of democratic memory, learn from the experiences of others and make informed decisions that contribute to strengthening democracy and equality.
Thus, this network was created with the aim of fostering the creation of a network of women of different ages, promoting reflection on the role of women in democratic memory, in order to strengthen their active participation in democracy and consolidate the collective interest in democratic values.
Thus, on 26 March 2025 we held the Network’s launch event. This occasion was held in collaboration with the Association El Club de las 25 and the Equality Unit of the Complutense University of Madrid, in the Paraninfo of the Faculty of Philosophy of the same university.
Thanks to the event, numerous women dedicated to different professional fields, but defenders and disseminators of women’s democratic memory, were able to meet and exchange ideas to start building the Women’s Network for Memory and Democracy.
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