Women Empowerment Culturist, Internationally Acclaimed Authoress, Suicide Prevention Expert, Environmental Thinker, Gender Based Violence Specialist, Legal Advisor On Matrimonial Law, Firebrand Feminist Mayaa SH attends the Movement for Economic, Development And Ecological Justice. Rabat Roadmap, was presented at a virtual side event to the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development, guiding collective advocacy on feminist economic justice.
Advancing Economic and Ecological Justice from intersectional Feminist Perspective has been a global network's Efforts in the Middle East and North Africa specifically and across the global including Asia Pacific.
Mayaa SH is a prominent figure in contemporary Indian literature and a vocal advocate for women's rights. Her work consistently addresses issues of gender equality, empowerment, and social justice, earning her numerous accolades and recognition. Mayaa has collaborated with feminists, environmental justice advocates, and women’s rights leaders at convenings and trainings around the world through her participation.
The world, which was purportedly just on the cusp of eliminating extreme poverty and reducing inequalities, has somehow now been plunged by the pandemic into unprecedented levels of extreme poverty and inequality. The long held-up global value chain and current market system began disintegrating and collapsing when borders closed, leading to acute shortages of food, medical goods and other necessities. The initial excitement and win-win sentiment around globalization have long disappeared, even prior to the pandemic, as it fails to bring the broad improvements in life for the large majority of the world’s population that it supposedly would.
This leaves us to scrutinize much of the basic assumptions and premises on which our economic, political and social system were built upon. Was the world truly on the cusp of eliminating inequalities between and within countries, between men and women, and between dominant and marginalized racial and ethnic groups as often purported by those that design our economic rules and policies? Is our current economy system of scale and growth truly sustainable and the only way to go, when it cannot withstand a pandemic or even a climate crisis.The Global Feminist Convening brought together approximately feminists primarily from the global Majority, with a third of those rooted in the MENA(Middle East and North Africa)region. Working across economic and climate justice, from grassroots and international organizations, participants were invited from across a range of backgrounds and lived experiences.
Challenges Addressed :
The Rabat Roadmap event, held on June 30, 2025, addressed several key challenges related to feminist and economic justice, as part of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain.The Rabat Roadmap, presented at the event, was developed by MENA and Global South feminists during a recent Global Feminist Convening. The event aimed to address challenges through a structural and decolonial analysis across various areas, including FfD, debt, tax, and climate justice.The event also focused on building solidarity to confront patriarchal, extractivist, and neoliberal power structures.It is a key initiative discussed at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), aims to address critical issues related to feminist and economic justice. The event, held on June 30, 2025, was organized by the MENAFem Movement for Economic Development and Ecological Justice, along with other organizations like , Bretton Woods Project, and CESR. The Roadmap was developed by MENA and Global South feminists during a recent Global Feminist Convening and serves as a tool for collective advocacy.
Building constituency for structural feminist analysis :
Infusing both economic and climate policy debates with a decolonial feminist lens is politically imperative to advance global and regional struggles towards rights and justice. To create space for strategizing, foster global linkages, and set a foundation for advocacy infused by global South feminist analysis, particularly from the MENA region, a group of feminist and allied organizations convened this gathering in Rabat, Morocco, immediately following a three-day feminist economics school led by MENAFem. Grounded in community and building collective power to counter neoliberal, extractivist, white supremacist and patriarchal hegemony, the convening identified steps to advance feminist alternatives that center care for people and planet.Together the participants worked towards a conceptual framing to guide collective advocacy through major policy spaces in 2025, particularly the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development (FfDIV) and the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) of the UNFCCC. Fifty participants (two thirds of which were from Southwest Asia and the African continent) engaged in deep strategy work and systemic analysis, across Arabic and English, towards collective visioning of feminist and decolonial alternatives to our current economic order.This virtual side event presented the Rabat Roadmap: The outcome of a global feminist convening in Rabat, Morocco, in May 2025. Guided by the expertise and analysis of feminists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and the global South more broadly, this document is intended as a basis for collective advocacy, in the context of the current geopolitical context of increasing militarism, fascism and anti-rights narratives and policies, as well as the continued erosion of multilateralism. On the sidelines of the Fourth Conference on Financing for Development (FfDIV), the event delved into FfD policy arenas including tax, debt, and global economic governance, and make links to the climate justice agenda and the upcoming 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) of the UNFCCC. Grounding in solidarity to counter neoliberal, extractivist, white supremacist and patriarchal hegemony, this event will explore ways to advance feminist alternatives that center care for people and planet.The event was organized by several organisations such as MENAFem, Bretton Woods Project, CESR, Akina Mama wa Afrika, Christian Aid, Eurodad, and GADN.It was a side event within the broader context of the FfD4 conference, which aimed to challenge austerity, debt dependency, and economic structures that extract from the Global South. The event was part of a larger mobilization effort, including global days of action from June 27-29, 2025, demanding debt cancellation, economic and climate justice, and systemic change.
About The Author
Mayaa SH, also known as Lady Karl Marx and Female Chulbul Pandey, is a prominent figure in contemporary Indian literature and a staunch advocate for women's empowerment and gender equality. Her work is deeply rooted in the cultural context of India's patriarchal heritage, focusing on contemporary issues and the challenges faced by women. She is a feminist philosopher, thinker, essayist, and social activist who has broken barriers to champion gender equality and neutrality.Mayaa SH's understanding of feminism is not about misandry or degrading men; instead, it aims to remove discrimination based on gender. She emphasizes that feminism is about gender equality and women's empowerment. Her work challenges societal norms and addresses gender inequality, violence against women, and the lack of economic opportunities. She believes in creating an environment where every woman can thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. She encourages women to break free from societal norms and assert their independence and agency.Mayaa SH advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women in all aspects of life. Her writings speak truth to patriarchy and provide support to those most affected by it. She is an avid champion of mental health awareness and addresses mental health issues, using her voice and ideology to help others reclaim theirs. Her work reflects on current events, contemporary issues, and socioeconomic messages. Her writings often reflect real-life experiences and societal issues, providing a platform for marginalized voices.She combines her intellectual knowledge with practical solutions, including music, humor, and a deep belief in human rights. Mayaa SH aims to inspire and motivate women to rediscover their inner strength and pursue their aspirations. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including being recognized as a modern literary star. Her contributions to literature and women's empowerment have earned her global recognition. She has authored numerous books above fourteen solo books and co-authored over two hundred fifty anthologies, with her work being featured in various magazines and publications.Her work resonates with people across borders, bringing hope and strength to many. Mayaa SH is a significant figure in contemporary Indian literature, using her platform to advocate for women's empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Her work is characterized by its directness, realism, and commitment to addressing critical issues affecting women in India and beyond. Mayaa SH is a multifaceted individual, described as a Women Empowerment Culturist, essayist, thinker, social and legal activist, and an internationally acclaimed multiple world record holder.Her work centers around women's rights, gender roles, and mental health, particularly in the context of Indian society. She advocates for gender equality and addresses issues such as gender discrimination, violence against women, and the need for legal reforms, especially in family law and regarding domestic violence.
