Yıldız Temürtürkan, international coordinator of the World March of Women, was invited to the conference of Friends of the Earth International, in this trip, she has also come together with WMW Bangladesh, on 11 December 2025. There were 23 participants in the meeting from various organizations: ⁠Mukti Akhash Bangladesh, Akkhoy Nari Shongho, Durjoy Nari Shongho, Bonchita, Shopnochura, Sinirvor, ⁠⁠Kollayanmoyee Nari Shongho, Proshi, ⁠⁠Prova and ⁠⁠Alliance for Legal Aid Bangladesh.

In the first session Yıldız briefly conveyed the role of the World March of Women at the international level. How they supported different countries’ issues, how they built resistance against patriarchy, capitalism and demilitarisation. After that, Salima, the Coordinator of NCB Bangladesh, presented the journey of WMW in Bangladesh, its activities, how Rana Plaza became global action, and how the action impacted on improving the garment sectors of Bangladesh. 

Participants shared their experience with March, how limited resources and political situations impacted their movement. How fundamentalism and political unrest impacted the activities of WMW. How financial resources hindered the smooth activities of WMW in Bangladesh. They expressed they need more participation in international meetings so they can learn and educate themselves in feminism and gather experience from other regions. Lastly they expected that one day the IS will be in Bangladesh.