This week, I had the opportunity to participate in several workshops organized by the “Forum der Kulturen” association in Stuttgart. In one of the workshops we discussed the innovations that feminist organizations have brought to traditional organizational structures since 1960. Feminist organizations in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East have been claiming the following since the 1960s. Innovations Brought by Feminist Organizing Models to Organizational Structures: 1. Reducing Hierarchy and Promoting Horizontal Organization “Leadership” is defined not as a position of personal power, but as responsibility and shared contribution. 2. Participatory and Democratic Decision-Making Feminist organizations encourage decisions to be made through broad participation, discussion, and the use of consensus methods whenever possible. This approach deepens the understanding and practice of internal organizational democracy. 3. Recognition of Emotional Labor and Relational Dimensions Relationships, trust, a culture of care, and solidarity are placed at the center of organizational life. 4. Questioning Power Relations Feminist organizing analyzes not only external systems of oppression but also micro-power dynamics within the organization. 5. Intersectional Perspective Feminist models view differences between identities (class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) as enriching rather than divisive. 6. Culture of Solidarity Instead of Competition Rather than the competitive and individually achievement-focused culture of traditional organizations, feminist organizing emphasizes collective success, solidarity, and shared learning. The idea of “empowering each other” is widely embraced. 7. Flexible, Transformative, and Innovative Structure Feminist organizing models prioritize flexible structures shaped by members’ needs rather than rigid and unchanging rules. Openness to change and transformation encourages organizational innovation. 8. Transparency and Accountability Transparency in the use of power and openness in organizational processes are fundamental principles of feminist organizing. High standards of accountability are applied in decision-making and resource allocation. 9. The Personal is Political Feminist organizations integrate personal experiences (such as violence, discrimination, or care burdens) into organizational and political discussions. This broadens and deepens the ways in which organizations develop policies. 10. Collective Learning and Capacity Building Feminist organizing practices ensure that all members take part in the production of knowledge. Through training, consciousness-raising activities, and workshops, organizational capacity grows in a shared and participatory manner. Have a nice day all Funda Oral Toussaint