# Intro

<span lang="en-US">![mfi_75-lulu_banner_4.png](https://explorefpi.apc.org/uploads/images/gallery/2022-06/scaled-1680-/mfi-75-lulu-banner-4.png)</span>[Image source.](https://www.genderit.org/feminist-talk/impact-what-and-whom-digital-technologies-and-feminist-movement-building)

<span lang="en-US">Remember how we touched on some event ‘must-haves’ for planning an agenda in the previous chapter? These features form part of </span><span lang="en-US">a<span style="color: #800080;"> **framework for <span style="color: #800080;">ho</span>lding a feminist conversation space**</span></span><span lang="en-US">! When we start to integrate an awareness of power, practices of care and an attention to safety into our agenda, we set the scene for a conversation space that is </span><span style="color: #800080;">**<span lang="en-US">fun, in-depth, creative and engaging for all folks participating</span>**</span><span lang="en-US">!</span>

<span lang="en-US">This chapter is for you if:</span>

- <span lang="en-US">There are sensitive topics you would like to discuss, but are unsure of how to do so safely</span>
- <span lang="en-US">You are worried conversations will lack depth, because participants might feel uncomfortable sharing with other participants they do not know</span>
- <span lang="en-US">You want to learn more about navigating power and privilege in conversations</span>
- <span lang="en-US">You are interested in process, and want examples of different conversation methods</span>
- <span lang="en-US">You’re looking for practical activities for practising collective care during your event </span>

<span lang="en-US">Curious to get started? In this chapter we will look at:</span>

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-feminist-principles-" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%;">**Feminist principles for holding space**</td><td style="width: 50%;">**The principles in practice!**</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%;">1. [Awareness of power](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principle-1-awareness-of-power "Principle 1: Awareness of power")
2. [Integrating care](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principle-2-integrating-care-into-conversation-spaces "Principle 2: Integrating care into conversation spaces")
3. [Attention to safety](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principle-3-attention-to-safety "Principle 3: Attention to safety")
4. [Principles for participation](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principle-4-principles-for-participation "Principle 4: Principles for participation")
5. [Get to know each other!](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principle-5-get-to-know-each-other "Principle 5: Get to know each other!")

</td><td style="width: 50%;">1. [Stories as pathways](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/principles-in-action-stories-as-pathways "Principles in action! Stories as pathways")
2. [Open space conversation method](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/open-space-method "Open Space Method")
3. [Ecosystem dialogue](https://explorefpi.apc.org/books/explore-fpis-toolkit/page/ecosystem-dialogue "Ecosystem Dialogue")

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