Creatinge an Ecological and Gender-Equitable Society with Korean Women’s Environmental Network  (KWEN)

“Ecofeminism” — Another Voice that Turns the World Upside Down

•  Ecofeminism Schools and Forums by Generation and Region
• Conferences Organized by Ecofeminists
• Book Publications
• Consume Less, Clarify Being(2016)

 -Living Well in a Troubled World(2019)

 -Are You Living as You Wish to Be?(2019)

 -Everyday Changes Our World(2020)

Climate Justice: Confronting the Climate Crisis through Action and Zero Waste

• Published the policy report “Women and the Climate Crisis”
• Organized writing workshops by generation to address climate depression and

emotional resilience in the era of crisis

• Conducted a nationwide survey on the social and gendered impacts of climate-

related disasters

• Led the “With a Cup” and “Plastic-Free Café” campaigns to reduce the use of

single-use plastic cups and promote sustainable consumption

• Advocated for the reinstatement of the Disposable Cup Deposit System
• Staged demonstrations opposing the construction of new airports, nuclear power plants, and the Four Major Rivers Project
• Developed initiatives and partnerships to explore solutions to the climate crisis.

Alternative Living Culture and Urban Gardening

• Promoted the Slow Life Campaign
• Hosted the Candle Night Campaign
• Provided education programs and supported the creation of school, urban and community gardens
• Incubated the “Marche@” Farmers’ Market in Seoul, connecting local farmers and conscious consumers

Menstruating Freely and Safely

• Conducted tests and analyses of harmful chemicals found in disposable sanitary pads
• Advocated for full ingredient disclosure and health impact research on sanitary products
• Organized menstrual awareness campaigns and festivals
• Led citywide campaigns in Seoul for the universal provision of menstrual products to youth
• Launched the “Menstrual Rights for All” Campaign
• Supported women in Cambodia and Nepal by providing reusable cotton pads and conducting women’s health education programs.

Women's Health and Body Diversity

• Carried out the Green Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention
• Conducted body diversity education programs and campaigns
• Undertook a survey on the use and potential risks of feminine wash products
• Led campaigns demanding product safety standards for home fitness equipment

Regulating and Monitoring Hazardous Substances in Everyday Life

• Conducted testing and monitoring of harmful chemicals found in air fresheners and nail products
• Advocated for the adoption of INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) labeling
• Led the “Toxic Substance-Free Schools” Campaign
• Supported the enactment of legislation banning microplastics in cosmetics and quasi-drugs

Education

• Provided environmental health education programs through community visits
• Organized the Eco-Girl Camp for teenage girls and the Body Diversity Camp
• Hosted EcoLife seminars and workshops
• Fostered a new generation of environmental citizen activists

Ecofeminism Research Center: Moon and Tree

•  Organized seminars and academic courses dedicated to developing and disseminating ecofeminist discourse
•  Translated and published key ecofeminist texts
•  Issued the Ecofeminist Climate Crisis Declaration
•  Conducted research on feminist policy resources to support climate justice
•  Built networks among ecofeminist researchers
•  Published the collective work: We Are Not Leaving the Earth: Living as Ecofeminists on a Dying Planet(2023)

Ecofeminism Research Center

Blog  blog.naver.com/kwen794421

Email ecofemcenter@ecofem.or.kr

Ecofeminism Shared Space Platform: Moon

 A welcoming space where visitors can experience vegan zero-waste living

 Hosts diverse gatherings, workshops, and cultural events for ecofeminists

Address 2F, 75, World Cup Buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea

Instagram @platform_moon