Our work

Evidence. Dialogue. Action.

What we do

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We convene expert panels, public forums and strategic roundtables across Europe to challenge the quiet consensus that has taken hold in many institutions.

Our work engages policymakers, journalists, researchers, educators, legal and medical professionals, academics, civil society actors and feminist advocates to ensure that sex-based rights remain central to democratic policy and legal frameworks.

We work across advocacy, legal and policy analysis, public and media engagement and institutional monitoring — building a resourceful and impactful non-partisan platform across Europe.

Athena Forum members in discussion around a workshop table.
One of Athena Forum’s regular workshops and working meetings.

We track legal and policy changes

In equality, education, health, justice and other key sectors — with a focus on where sex-based rights are being reframed, contested or undermined.

We engage politically and publicly

Contributing to national and European-level debates.

We offer cross-border and regional coordination

Supporting collaboration and amplifying the perspectives of local and national grassroots groups and initiatives.

The European Commission building in Brussels with a democracy banner.

We interact with European institutions

Monitoring developments and advocating for clarity, accountability and respect for sex-based rights in policy and decision-making.

We build capacity and a strong network

Delivering training, mentorship and knowledge-sharing to contribute to sustainable and resilient organising and impactful strategy.

Support Our Work — Want to get involved or volunteer your expertise? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch via contact@athena-forum.eu.

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Events

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Podcast: On the record

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On the record — the Athena Forum podcast.

Interviews with people across Europe whose lives have become entangled in the politics of sex and gender.

Hosted by Annette Pacey.

All episodes on Substack