On March 8, International Women's Day, the FEMglocal research project participated in two significant events that highlighted women's voices and historical presence.
In Lisbon, FEMglocal took part in "Deixa Ela Falar" ("Let Her Speak"), a feminist gathering at the Alcântara Library – José Dias Coelho. The event brought together activists, scholars, and artists for discussions on Simone de Beauvoir's legacy, the future of feminism, and the need for continued advocacy. FEMglocal researcher Camila Lamartine was a key speaker in the first panel, alongside Stephany Lins, with moderation by Tati Pasquali. Drawing on her expertise in Portuguese feminisms and feminist communication, Camila offered insights that emphasized the importance of critical thinking in feminist discourse.
Simultaneously in Braga, the Municipal Archive hosted "Onde (Não) Estavam Elas?" ("Where (Weren't) They?"), examining women's visibility in the city's historical photographic records. FEMglocal researcher Vanessa Ribeiro Rodrigues moderated the discussion, which featured Principal Investigator Carla Cerqueira, historian Ana Macedo, and multidisciplinary artist Inês Lapa. The conversation explored women's roles in public and private spheres and how the Carnation Revolution affected their representation in historical memory.
Both events reinforced that feminist movements remain vital for social transformation and highlighted the ongoing work to recover and examine women's historical presence.
FEMglocal - Glocal feminist movements: interactions and contradictions is funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) through national funds (PTDC/COM-CSS/4049/2021).