An ecosystem born in Latin America and the Caribbean to move structures and collaborate in the global transformation of political systems.
VOICES IN CONNECTION, FUTURE IN MOTION.
What is Conecta Latinas?
Conecta Latinas is a connection of initiatives working to expand and deepen democracy, redefining democratic values through political representation and participation, with emphasis on women and popular dissidents, Afro-descendants, Indigenous peoples, LBTQIA+ communities, and youth.
The journey of Conecta Latinas
July 2024
Local Convening in Colombia
August 2024
Local Convening in mexico
Sptember 2024
Local Convening in Argentina
October 2024
Local Convening in México
November 2024
Local Convening in Chile
May 2025
Regional Convening with participation from the African continent
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Who does Conecta Latinas?
See how was the Conecta Latinas 2025 Convening
Between May 22 and 25, 2025, Recife was the stage of a historic milestone: the first regional Conecta Latinas meeting brought together over 120 initiatives from 15 countries in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, strengthening our political transformation network.
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“O que vivemos em Recife foi a confirmação de que as mulheres latino-americanas e africanas estão redefinindo o poder político. Não queremos apenas ocupar espaços, queremos transformá-los com nossa visão de cuidado, coletividade e democracia para todas as pessoas.”
— Carol Althaller, Diretora Executiva do Instituto Update
“A Conecta Latinas teve um protagonismo muito importante no sentido de trazer a possibilidade de troca de experiências, inclusive de outros continentes. E essa troca de informações é fundamental para que possamos construir tudo coletivamente.”
— Robeyonce Lima, Ex-Deputada Estadual Pernambucana – Brasil.
“En el futuro del rizoma Conecta Latinas, visualizamos un ecosistema que articule agendas locales con marcos globales de derechos humanos y justicia racial, y que promueva el desarrollo de infraestructuras digitales propias, éticas y culturalmente pertinentes.”
— Nathalie Cook, Fundadora de Afroleaders – Costa Rica
“Visualizamos o Conecta Latinas como uma referência ética e política a nível regional e transcontinental, especialmente na articulação entre América Latina, Caribe e África, para repensar e defender a democracia frente ao avanço de forças autoritárias e anti-direitos.”
— Fernanda Martins, Diretora de Advocacy e Estratégia na Fundação Multitudes – Brasil.
“We are excited to come and co-create ideas, strategies on how best we can increase the number of women in leadership positions and end all forms of political violence against women, young women, women with disabilities and gender expansive people.”
— Sitabile Dewa, Executive Director and Founder of Women’s Academy for Leadership and Politics (WALPE) – Zimbabwe
“We have had a wonderful week collaborating and forming strong partnerships with other Afro Latinas and other Africans from the diaspora to really solidify women in leadership and women’s political participation. This has been one of the most life changing weeks for me.”
— Irene Mwendwa Muchomba, Executive Director of Pollicy – Kenya
“I am deeply inspired to even connect with the black community as an African black coming from Kenya. It’s such an inspiration to connect with the black community in Brazil and Latin America and to just hear how we can work together.”
— Patriciah Joseph, Programmes Manager at Katiba Institute – Kenya
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