Terre des Femmes

Terre des Femmes – Menschenrechte für die Frau e.V. (TDF) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1981 in Hamburg and has been based in Berlin since 2011. The name "Terre des Femmes" means "Earth of Women" in French and reflects the organization's commitment to the rights and well-being of girls and women worldwide.

The main mission of TDF is to fight for an equal and self-determined life for girls and women. The organization advocates against all human rights violations that girls and women must endure because of their gender. The values of TDF are based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) of 1979, the Platform for Action of the Beijing World Conference on Women of 1995, and the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention) of 2011. The motto of the organization is "Equal, self-determined, and free."[1]

TDF supports girls and women affected by violence through various measures:

• Public Relations and Lobbying: Through public campaigns, publications, events, and initiatives, TDF raises awareness among the public and policymakers about gender-based violence and discrimination.
• Project Funding and International Networking: The organization promotes projects, organizations, and initiatives by women for women abroad and networks internationally with other women's rights organizations.
• Support for Violence Protection Centers: TDF supports violence protection centers, such as those in Bamako and Gao in Mali, which provide emergency shelter, social, medical, psychological, and legal services[3].

The work of TDF focuses on several critical areas:

• Domestic and Sexualized Violence
• Forced Marriage and Honor Crimes
• Female Genital Mutilation
• Trafficking in Women and Prostitution[1].

TDF actively advocates for the implementation of human rights and the fight against gender-based violence. Some of the sustainability goals and initiatives include:

• Legal Reforms: TDF has contributed to the inclusion of female genital mutilation as a specific criminal offense in the penal code and has advanced the reform of sexual criminal law.
• International Cooperation: The organization works closely with local organizations such as the APDF in Mali to support violence protection centers and help women in need.
• Awareness Raising: TDF organizes regular projects and events to raise awareness of issues such as violence against girls and women and mobilizes the public to take action against it[3].

TDF offers companies the opportunity to advocate for equality and women's rights. Through donations and cooperative projects, companies can emphasize their social commitment while contributing to the promotion of women's rights. TDF emphasizes that cooperating companies commit to fair working conditions, environmental sustainability, and the compatibility of family and work[4].

Terre des Femmes is a powerful and dedicated organization that tirelessly advocates for the rights and well-being of girls and women. Through its comprehensive activities and international partnerships, TDF significantly contributes to the creation of a fairer and more equal society.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terre_des_Femmes
• 2 - https://www.shiftbase.com/de/lexikon/frauenfoerderung
• 3 - https://frauenrechte.de/unsere-arbeit/internationale-zusammenarbeit/internationale-kooperation/mali/erfolge
• 4 - https://frauenrechte.de/spenden-und-stiften/informationen-fuer-unternehmen
• 5 - https://frauenrechte.de/unsere-arbeit/internationale-zusammenarbeit/internationale-aktivistinnen/july-cassiani-hernandez