By Elena Palaiorouta In a world shaped by digital media, women’s representation online has become more than a matter of visibility—it’s a matter of voice, safety, and power. What began as a male-dominated space has slowly shifted. Today, digital platforms offer women new ways to express themselves, connect with others, and claim space in public…
In an overwhelmingly digital world, choosing print can feel like swimming against the current. But at femLENS, we believe deeply in the power of print media—magazines, zines, postcards, and even stickers—as tools for visibility, connection, and care. When we publish an issue of We See magazine or a zine from a workshop, we’re not just…
At femLENS, we believe that education, creativity, and activism belong to everyone. That’s why the toolkits, booklets, and magazines we publish are designed to be free, adaptable, and practical—so they can move off the screen and into classrooms, community centres, exhibitions, or conversations around the kitchen table. Whether you’re an educator, youth worker, artist, or…
The 10th issue of We See magazine is a special edition produced as part of the Welens project, co-funded by the European Union. Framed around the metaphor of the “Tree of Gender-Based Violence,” this edition takes an unflinching look at the roots, branches, and surrounding climate that allow gender-based violence (GBV) to thrive. This issue…
Every issue of We See begins with conversations—among team members, partners, workshop participants, and contributors. What stories are missing? What perspectives need more space? Which voices are being overlooked? As a publication dedicated to documentary photography by women and underrepresented voices, We See is built through collaboration, care, and intention. In this post, we take…
How can creative practice help us process experience, connect with others, and challenge structural inequalities? The Art Therapy Booklet, developed as part of the Take pART! project, offers a rich set of tools for doing just that—whether in a workshop setting, community group, or on your own. This resource was created by facilitators working across…
From the Streets to the Gallery Wall: Two Creative Tactics from the Artivism Toolkit Looking for new ways to turn ideas into action? Whether you’re an educator, artist, activist, or curious community member, the Take pART! Artivism Toolkit is here to help you harness the power of creativity for social change. Co-created by femLENS as…
It’s been a little while, but we’re back—and bursting with stories to share! It’s been a while! We last posted on this blog in 2023—but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy. Quite the opposite! At femLENS, we’ve spent the past yearс deepening our work, amplifying more women’s voices, and growing our global network of…
By Thainá Rocha May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a time to honour the struggles of workers throughout history and to celebrate their contributions to society. However, it is not just a day for labour rights; it is also a reminder of the intersectional struggles of women in the labour movement. Women’s…
Aanchal Wadhwani is a Hong Kong born Indian creative entrepreneur. A commercial photographer, art director, model, actress and founder of four businesses, she enjoys the multiple outlets that allow her to express her creativity. Today, she shares with us her photographic journey. My love for photography began in an unconventional way – it was almost…