In her book, Sara Ahmed explores the political origins of emotions, showing how certain emotions are attributed to specific groups while others are assigned to different ones. She argues that the division between positive and negative emotions is rooted in hierarchies and colonial practices. Emotions, according to Ahmed, shape how we experience and understand the world, binding subjects together and driving their actions. Emotions are not just personal but mediated and deeply social, forming the basis for movement and change. They are central to the embodiment of feminism, as they reveal what we lack, desire, and strive to transform. Feminism’s emotional responses propel our actions and reflect the truths we seek to address and change in the world. Sara Ahmed’s analysis of emotions aligns with the organization’s pillars by addressing how emotions are tied to hierarchies and colonial legacies, supporting the pillar of confronting hegemonies. Her emphasis on emotions as drivers of truth and action contributes to building a new knowledge base for feminist activism. The role of emotions in fostering solidarity and guiding change aligns with strategies for change and resistance, while their collective power resonates with reimagining development and reclaiming South-South internationalism, highlighting emotions’ role in uniting feminist movements and reshaping global systems.