2026-06-05

#C7 International finance session - Paul Farran, Cooperation Canada The Great Imbalance of International Finance: How Should It Be Reformed, and for Whom? 🎥 At the #C7 today in Paris, hear how Paul Farran of Cooperation Canada calls on #G7 leaders to reform international development finance systems. #DevelopmentFinance #GlobalDevelopment #CivilSociety #InternationalCooperation

2026-06-05

A Strong Opening for the C7 Discussions - Oluseyi Babatunde Oyebisi Opening the #C7Summit Oluseyi Babatunde Oyebisi, ED of the Nigeria Network of NGOs shared how we need a renewed commitment to international solidarity, human rights and an accountable multilateral system. Now is the time to listen to and protect an enabling environment for civil society; and act on the recommendations put forward by national platforms, communities, movements and organisations. #Civil7 #GlobalJustice #InternationalSolidarity #leavenoonebehind @nnngo8100

2026-06-01

Post-2030 - Dr. Guillaume Lafortune on evidence, accountability & change for the future of the SDGs Today we're diving into one of the most important conversations in the development world: what comes after 2030? As part of the Forus Post-2030 vision we are bringing together members and leaders from across the network to unpack the stakes ahead. To help us think through the science and evidence behind what a credible post-2030 framework should look like, we are joined today by Dr Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and co-author of a landmark piece published in Science: "A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda". With Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, he established the SDG Transformation Center in 2023 which produces the flagship Sustainable Development Report. The next 2026 edition will come out on 23 June. More info on the Sustainable Development Report 2026 can be found here: https://sdgtransformationcenter.org/ Learn more about SDSN here: https://www.unsdsn.org/resources/ A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adz5704 Forus Post-2030 vision: https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaigns?modal_page=campaign&modal_detail_id=forus-post-2030-vision

2026-06-01

Data-based narratives webinar: Shaping ODA and global cooperation Forus hosted the interactive session: Data-Based Narrative: Shaping ODA and Global Cooperation, creating a dynamic space to explore how CSOs are leveraging data to strengthen communication, advocacy, and public engagement. The latest unprecedented 23.1% cut in global Official Development Assistance (ODA) is already affecting some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. At the same time, public support for aid and international cooperation is being challenged by misinformation, polarisation, and simplified narratives that weaken trust in global solidarity. Key topics in the webinar included: - How data can help us better understand public attitudes toward ODA and global cooperation - How to communicate the human impact of aid cuts on people and communities - How to translate data into stronger communication and advocacy strategies - Examples from Forus members and partners on approaches to public engagement and international solidarity With Dochas, La Coordinadora, Coordination SUD, UNNGOF, CNCD 11.11.11 and more!

2026-05-21

Post-2030 - Professor David Griggs on what a post-2030 framework should look like There are very few people in the world who can say they helped shape the SDGs from the ground up. Today's guest is one of them. Professor David Griggs spent decades at the forefront of the science-policy interface in sustainable development, including foundational work at the Monash Sustainable Development Institute in Australia, and has been part of the global conversation about what a post-2030 framework should look like. He is also, refreshingly, someone who believes that honest reflection on what didn't work is just as important as celebrating what did. And that is exactly the kind of conversation we need more of as the world begins to design what comes after 2030. 📢 Read more on the Forus Post-2030 Vision and join the conversation: https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/forus-post-2030-vision 🎧 Listen, share and be part of the movement.

2026-05-21

Post-2030 - Rilli Lappalaine on what it really mean to educate for a just world beyond 2030 In this episode, Rilli Lappalainen, Founder and Chair of Bridge 47, explores the future of education in a rapidly changing world. At the heart of the conversation is SDG 4.7 — a target often overlooked, yet essential to building just, peaceful and sustainable societies. Rilli reflects on the origins of Bridge 47 during the negotiations of the 2030 Agenda, and why Global Citizenship Education must be at the center of the post-2030 framework. This episode is a powerful call to rethink education - not as a technical goal, but as the driver of systemic change. 📢 Read more on the Forus Post-2030 Vision and join the conversation: https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/forus-post-2030-vision 🎧 Listen, share and be part of the movement.

2026-05-18

Ecuador: El uso selectivo de las leyes para restringir la sociedad civil The Enabling Space: Voices of Civil Society Resistance · Episode

2026-05-12

Dr. Moses Isooba on the #OECD Call to Action on Locally Led Development The OECD Call to Action on Locally Led Development launched today at The Future of Development Co-operation Charting strategic directions Summit in Paris — and Forus is proud to be an early endorser, alongside Peace Direct, participating governments, foundations, and other civil society networks. Hear from Dr. Moses Isooba Forus co-chair and Executive Director of the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF) on why it's time to move from commitment to practice. Sign up here to join the Call to Action and help shape the future of locally led development: https://www.peacedirect.org/invitation-to-action/ Learn more: https://www.forus-international.org/en/?modal_page=news&modal_detail_id=from-commitment-to-practice-join-the-call-to-action-on-locally-led-development @oecd @peacedirectfilms

2026-05-11

La justice des genres au Senegal Borso Tall s'entretient avec Fatouma Diallo sur les droits des femmes au Sahel, en mettant l'accent sur le Sénégal

2026-04-14

#WeAreForus - With Forus Chair Justina Kaluinaitė on the power of connections in civil society Connections power civil society. In our video interview, Forus new Chair Justina Kaluinaitė from the Lithuanian NGDO Platform reflects on how strong networks help communities respond in times of crisis and how civil society continues to bridge people, solidarity, and solutions.

2026-04-13

#MarchezAvecNous - Voix de Femmes d’Afrique Centrale Dans le cadre de la campagne Marchez Avec Nous de Forus, ce documentaire donne la parole aux femmes d’Afrique centrale qui se mobilisent pour la justice de genre et les droits des femmes. À travers des témoignages de mobilisatrices communautaires, militantes et témoins en République démocratique du Congo et au Cameroun, ce film met en lumière leurs luttes, leurs espoirs et les réalités auxquelles elles font face. Pendant un mois d’histoires et de récits, découvrez les voix de celles qui agissent au quotidien pour défendre les droits, renforcer leurs communautés et construire un avenir plus juste. https://www.forus-international.org/fr/campaign/marchwithus Ce documentaire a été réalisé avec le soutien de l’Agence française de développement (AFD) et de l’Union européenne. Les points de vue exprimés dans ce film ne reflètent pas nécessairement les positions officielles de l’AFD ou de l’Union européenne. #MarchezAvecNous #JusticeDeGenre #DroitsDesFemmes #Forus

2026-03-27

#ForusGA2026 - Full recap #ForusGA2026 🌍 Relive the Forus General Assembly through the voices of our members. 🎥 This recap video brings together highlights from several days of dialogue, collaboration, and reflection — with interviews from members across the network sharing their perspectives, experiences, and key takeaways from the Assembly. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Cambodia and online, and special thanks to our member CCC for hosting this edition of the General Assembly. 🤝 [FR] #ForusGA2026 🌍 Revivez l’Assemblée générale de Forus à travers les voix de nos membres. 🎥 Cette vidéo récapitulative rassemble les moments forts de plusieurs jours de dialogue, de collaboration et de réflexion — avec des interviews de membres du réseau partageant leurs perspectives, expériences et enseignements clés de l’Assemblée. Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé au Cambodge et en ligne, et un remerciement particulier à notre membre CCC pour l’accueil de cette édition de l’Assemblée générale. 🤝 [ES] #ForusGA2026 🌍 Revive la Asamblea General de Forus a través de las voces de nuestros miembros. 🎥 Este video recopilatorio reúne los momentos más destacados de varios días de diálogo, colaboración y reflexión, con entrevistas a miembros de la red que comparten sus perspectivas, experiencias y aprendizajes clave de la Asamblea. Gracias a todas las personas que participaron en Camboya y en línea, y un agradecimiento especial a nuestro miembro CCC por acoger esta edición de la Asamblea General. 🤝 [PT] #ForusGA2026 🌍 Reviva a Assembleia Geral do Forus através das vozes dos nossos membros. 🎥 Este vídeo de recapitulação reúne os principais momentos de vários dias de diálogo, colaboração e reflexão, com entrevistas a membros da rede que partilham as suas perspetivas, experiências e principais conclusões da Assembleia. Obrigado a todas as pessoas que participaram no Camboja e online, e um agradecimento especial ao nosso membro CCC por acolher esta edição da Assembleia Geral. 🤝

2026-03-26

#ForusGA2026 - Day 4 & 5 Forus General Assembly #ForusGA2026 – 🌍 Day 4 and 5 of the Forus General Assembly are full of ideas and collaboration. 🎥 Watch the recap and hear reflections from members in Mali, Mexico, DRC, and Portugal. 🤝 [FR] Les jours 4 et 5 de l’Assemblée générale de Forus sont riches en idées et en collaboration. 🎥 Regardez le récapitulatif et découvrez les réflexions de membres du **Mali, du Mexique, de la RDC et du Portugal**. 🤝 [ES] Los días 4 y 5 de la Asamblea General de Forus están llenos de ideas y colaboración. 🎥 Mira el resumen y escucha las reflexiones de miembros de **Malí, México, RDC y Portugal**. 🤝 [PT] Os dias 4 e 5 da Assembleia Geral da Forus estão cheios de ideias e colaboração. 🎥 Assista ao resumo e ouça as reflexões de membros do **Mali, México, RDC e Portugal**. 🤝

2026-03-25

#ForusGA2026 - Day 3 Forus General Assembly ✨ Day 3 of the Forus General Assembly ! Today began with a visit to Angkor Wat, we then moved into regional discussions. In this video hear about challenges and solutions— from funding restrictions to the need for a stronger enabling environment for civil society in Mozambique, Hungary, and Canada. The journey continues. Watch the recap and stay engaged for what’s ahead! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [FR] ✨ Jour 3 de l’Assemblée générale de Forus ! La journée a commencé par une visite d’Angkor Wat, avant de se poursuivre par des discussions régionales. Dans cette vidéo, découvrez les défis et les solutions évoqués — des restrictions de financement à la nécessité d’un environnement plus favorable pour la société civile au Mozambique, en Hongrie et au Canada. L’aventure continue. Regardez le récapitulatif et restez engagés pour la suite ! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [ES] ✨ Día 3 de la Asamblea General de Forus ! Hoy comenzamos con una visita a Angkor Wat, y luego pasamos a discusiones regionales. En este video, escucha sobre los desafíos y las soluciones — desde restricciones de financiamiento hasta la necesidad de un entorno más favorable para la sociedad civil en Mozambique, Hungría y Canadá. El camino continúa. ¡Mira el resumen y mantente conectado para lo que viene! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [PT] ✨ Dia 3 da Assembleia Geral da Forus ! O dia começou com uma visita a Angkor Wat, seguida de discussões regionais. Neste vídeo, conheça os desafios e as soluções — desde restrições de financiamento até a necessidade de um ambiente mais favorável para a sociedade civil em Moçambique, Hungria e Canadá. A jornada continua. Assista ao resumo e continue engajado para o que vem a seguir! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026

2026-03-24

#ForusGA2026 - Day 2 Forus General Assembly ✨ Day 2 of the Forus General Assembly — and the momentum keeps growing! Today we deepened our conversations, strengthened connections, and turned ideas into action. Together, we’re shaping solutions and reinforcing the power of our global network 🌍🤝 The journey continues. Watch the recap and stay engaged for what’s ahead! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [FR] ✨ Jour 2 de l’assemblée générale de Forus — et la dynamique continue de grandir ! Aujourd’hui, nous avons approfondi nos échanges, renforcé nos liens et transformé les idées en actions. Ensemble, nous façonnons des solutions et consolidons la force de notre réseau mondial 🌍🤝 L’aventure continue. Regardez le récapitulatif et restez engagés pour la suite ! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [ES] ✨ Día 2 de la asamblea general de Forus — ¡y el impulso sigue creciendo! Hoy profundizamos las conversaciones, fortalecimos conexiones y convertimos ideas en acción. Juntos estamos dando forma a soluciones y reforzando el poder de nuestra red global 🌍🤝 El camino continúa. ¡Mira el resumen y mantente conectado para lo que viene! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026

2026-03-23

#ForusGA2026 - Day 1 Forus General Assembly ✨ Day 1 of the Forus general assembly is just the beginning! Today we came together with energy, ideas, and a shared purpose, exploring the challenges shaping our world and how we can respond united, weaving our unique network 🌍🤝 There’s so much more ahead. Watch the recap and stay inspired for what’s next! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [FR] ✨ Jour 1 de l’assemblée générale de Forus, et ce n’est que le début ! Aujourd’hui, nous nous sommes réunis avec énergie, idées et un objectif commun, en explorant les défis qui façonnent notre monde et la manière d’y répondre ensemble, en tissant notre réseau unique 🌍🤝 Il y a encore tant à venir. Regardez le récapitulatif et restez inspirés pour la suite ! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [ES] ✨ Día 1 de la asamblea general de Forus… ¡y esto es solo el comienzo! Hoy nos reunimos con energía, ideas y un propósito compartido, explorando los desafíos que están dando forma a nuestro mundo y cómo podemos responder unidos, tejiendo nuestra red única 🌍🤝 Aún queda mucho por venir. ¡Mira el resumen y mantente inspirado para lo que sigue! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026

2026-03-05

#MarchWithUs - Feminismo, direitos digitais e resistência — Uma conversa com Lola Aronovich Neste episódio, Lola Aronovich — escritora feminista argentino-brasileira, educadora e professora da Universidade Federal do Ceará — explora as interseções entre justiça de género, direitos digitais e ativismo feminista em um momento em que os espaços online e offline são cada vez mais disputados. Lola reflete sobre a sua experiência ao enfrentar a misoginia online, o assédio coordenado e a violência digital, bem como o impacto da “Lei Lola”, uma legislação brasileira histórica que aborda a misoginia online inspirada no seu ativismo. 🔗 Saiba mais sobre a campanha Marcha Com Nós: https://www.forus-international.org/pt/campaign/marchwithus 🔗 Saiba mais sobre Lola: www.intercept.com.br/equipe/lola-aronovich/

2026-03-05

#MarchWithUs - Dr. Joëlle M. Cruz on gender Justice, organising & voices In this episode, Dr. Joëlle M. Cruz, Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, whose work explores the intersections of organizational communication, culture, and social justice talks about women’s indigenous leadership in post-conflict Liberia, LGBTQ grassroots organizing in West Africa, and community-based responses during crises such as the Ebola outbreak. Dr. Cruz reflects on why Afrocentric and feminist perspectives are essential to rethinking how gender justice, organizing, and power are understood globally. 🔗 Learn more about the March With Us campaign: https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/marchwithus 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Cruz: https://www.colorado.edu/cmdi/people/communication/joelle-cruz

2026-03-05

#MarchWithUs - Dr Eileen Tabuwe on Gender, Media & Power In this episode of A Space for Us, Dr. Manka’a Eileen Tabuwe Akwo — scholar, lecturer, and activist working at the intersection of gender, media, communication, and social transformation, explores how media and digital technologies shape women’s lives in African contexts — creating both opportunities for leadership and empowerment, and new forms of exclusion and inequality. She also reflects on feminist communication, women’s leadership in public life, digital spaces that reproduce old power dynamics, media narratives around gender-based violence, and shares insights on how storytelling, policy, and civil society action can help build more equitable and inclusive media ecosystems. 🔗 Learn more about the March With Us campaign : https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/marchwithus 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Eileen Tabuwe: https://www.linkedin.com/authwall?trk=gf&trkInfo=AQGKOYXRvIeCUwAAAZy92QtgoQU1K9FoDvdN_sObE1s2EWijS846kKlzYJ0UJY5So9lq093cazyt5bMHQRKNyvwrNl6mpXkMkD4XRHTnJkVnh0-PpE_hVvt135vOpkvbJNL9rro=&original_referer=&sessionRedirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Feileen-manka-tabuwe-akwo-phd-7451701b%2F%3ForiginalSubdomain%3Dcm

2026-03-05

#MarchWithUs - Toxic vs. Healthy Masculinities — A Conversation with Fonka Mutta In this episode Fonka Mutta Beau-Bernard — journalist, media executive, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience across African and international media explores toxic and healthy masculinities from the perspective of an African man. Fonka reflects on how masculinity is shaped by culture, conflict, media narratives, and power — and how alternative, healthier models can support gender justice and peace. Drawing on his reporting on conflict, his leadership in newsrooms, and his work mentoring young journalists, Fonka discusses the role of media in reinforcing or transforming gender norms, and what genuine male allyship can look like today. 🔗 Learn more about the March With Us campaign: https://www.forus-international.org/en/campaign/marchwithus Learn more about Fonka: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-bernard-fonka-mutta-30148a58/