Our Mission
The Bonobo Sisterhood Alliance is a revolutionary call to action for women and their allies to protect one another from patriarchal violence.
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We are committed to empowering women and girls through the untapped power of female alliances. Inspired by the bonobo model, we aim to create a world free from sexual violence by fostering solidarity, support, and collective action among women everywhere.
What Are Bonobos?
Our Closest Evolutionary Relatives
Bonobos, like chimpanzees, share 98.7% of human DNA.
A Model for Female Solidarity
Bonobos have eliminated male sexual coercion through strong female alliances.
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The Bonobo Principle
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When a female bonobo is aggressed upon, she lets out a special cry—
the Bonobo Call.
Together, they fend off the male aggressor, demonstrating the transformative power of
collective action.
Other female bonobos hear her call and respond immediately, regardless of whether they know her, like her, or have any prior connection to her.
Women and girls can embrace the bonobo model by building strong alliances and answering each other’s calls for support.
​Like bonobos, we can protect each other through solidarity, courage, and action.
We’re working to eliminate patriarchal violence
Self-Worth
Defending Hub
Through the BSA Self-Worth Defending Hub, we empower women to reclaim their strength, learn self-defense, and build self-esteem, fostering confidence and resilience.
Pro-Bonobo Legal
Action Network
Through the BSA Pro-Bonobo Legal Action Network, we connect female survivors of patriarchal violence with legal allies, providing the support and resources needed to navigate the legal system and seek justice.
Build Female Alliances Through Book Clubs
We support women in organizing book clubs for The Bonobo Sisterhood as a meaningful way to connect with fellow bonobos, share the book's empowering message, and foster strong, transformative female alliances.