We wrap up our series of conversations with the founders celebrating 20 years of Reconstruction with the interview with Staša Zajović, a peace activist and coordinator of Women in Black.
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Jelena Ačanski (Uncut Creations): We Cannot Monetize Personal Assistance
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Jelena Ačanski holds a PhD in biological sciences and, as she says, a preschool diploma in vector illustration design. Her endlessly charming illustrations have quietly won the hearts of cat lovers, but beyond the witty messages on t-shirts for cat enthusiasts, Jelena is also known for her solidarity-driven campaigns. This time, we’re talking to her for the “Why We Donate” section about her contributions to the “Living Upright” Center and the accessibility of personal assistant services for people with disabilities, as well as her views on solidarity, community, and creating a more just world.
Interview with the founders: Svenka Savić
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We continue celebrating 20 years of Reconstruction with a conversation with the founders! Read the interview below with Svenka Savić, a linguist, Professor Emerita at the University of Novi Sad, and retired professor of psycholinguistics at the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad.
Interview with the founders: Mirjana Mirosavljević Bobić
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As we celebrate 20 years of the Reconstruction Women’s Fund, we reflect on the beginnings in a conversation with our founders! First up is Mirjana Mirosavljević Bobić, a journalist, activist, one of the founders of RŽF, and our long-time director!
20 years of Reconstruction Women’s Fund!
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Two decades of work, fight, support, and solidarity. Hundreds of supported groups, festivals, events, and publications. How do we present all of this?
Still on the Right Track: Cross-regional Meeting in Belgrade gathers over 100 activists for Democracy
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Between March 11 and March 13, we held the first meeting between feminist funds and grassroots organizations from Latin America and Europe in Belgrade, Serbia. This On the Right Track gathering was convened by 20 women’s funds and more than 45 partner organizations from both continents. This historical meeting leaves us with a powerful postcard, with over 100 participants waving their fists in solidarity between peoples and cultures, showing their eagerness to defend human rights and democracy together
Reconstruction Women’s Fund – 20 Years
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Check out the hihlights from the 20 years of actvities of Reconstruction Women’s Fund!
Danka Spasovski – Feminist education is essential in peace activism
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Danka Spasovski is a licensed psychologist, consultant for women who have experienced physical, psychological, and sexual violence and trauma, and a stipend recipient of the Reconstruction Women’s Fund. As part of the campaign “Feminist Education – Fight for Peace,” we talked to her about the stipend program and the importance of feminist education today.
