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In the early hours of February 24, 2022, a televised announcement by Russian President Vladmir Putin would ignite a “ special military operation” in Ukraine. Citing his objectives of the country’s “demilitarization” and “denazification”, his words signaled the siege of key Ukrainian cities by...

This Women's History Month, get inspired by these female authors who are daring to bring awareness to injustice, inequality, and the incredible resilience of women. By delving into these books, you'll uncover exciting new perspectives, reminders of the bias women continue to face and evidence of...

Hear from daring female podcasters and their guests this Women's History Month. Each of these podcasts features women who are using their platform to call for positive change. They are bringing women's rights to the forefront and forging powerful connections with listeners across the world. This...

According to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (UNHCR) levels of violence against women are heightened in post-conflict zones. The increase in violence is attributed to the disruption in law and order, a “break down” in family and social structures, and the normalization of gender-based...

“ What makes me stronger is my confidence as a woman. My position at WfWI allows me to support women, reach out to them, and give them hope and a voice to be heard.”- Khalida Lazgeen, Program Officer at WfWI in Iraq

Apprehension and uncertainty. These are the feelings that arise for Kavin Mirteekhan as she recalls evacuating her home with her family amid the Iraq War, an experience which left a “profound psychological impact.”

Two days before the earthquake I was very sick, suffering from severe coughing, shortness of breath and a high fever. I was keen to take the medicine on time, but the doses were not enough because doctors usually do not prescribe strong medicines for pregnant women, so the improvement was slow.

Women account for a significant number of survivors of the Genocide Against The Tutsi in Rwanda, during which extremist violence by the Interhamwe claimed the lives of over one million people. In the wake of the widespread slaughter, torture and sexual violence, poverty was exacerbated, with many...

Over the past few years, Joseph Tukube has watched the weather changing in South Sudan. As a trainer and agricultural expert, he had been used to the rhythm of the seasons, knowing what to plant and when. Now though, extreme temperatures, droughts and flooding have become commonplace, destroying...

Despite calls for a ceasefire, intense fighting continues in Sudan, amid a power struggle between Sudan’s top military leaders. Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands injured by the violence. Our team in the region says civilians are trapped in their homes, because of gunfire in...

The first thing I notice about Leila is her radiant smile.

"When my daughter grows up, I will always teach her to follow her heart, respect others, speak up, and support women." Says Khalida, Women for Women International Program Officer at Shekhan training center in Iraq.

Women for Women International welcomes the U.S. Senate confirmation of Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta as the new U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues.

On 19th-21st May 2023, G7 Leaders met in Hiroshima, Japan for their 49th summit - aiming to address the interconnected crises the world is facing and identify solutions they can collectively drive forward. The war in Ukraine and its ripple effects - including on the global economy - remained top...

Life changed for Nabintu when Interahamwe rebels invaded her village in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Her once peaceful life, which she shared with her husband and three children in a comfortable home, was viciously disrupted after she was raped in front of her family, kidnapped, and sold as...

Around the world, there are 110 million displaced persons; 35.3 million are refugees. In 2022 , the global number of internally displaced persons (IDP) rose by 19.1 million. War and conflict, violence and extreme weather are major contributors of these high numbers. Women account for half of the...

Globally, the UNHCR estimates that 35.3 million refugees are displaced by war, conflict, and persecution.

This RFA will be open until August 6, 2023 at 5:00pm West Africa time. The number of grants awarded will be based on funding available and the quality of applications submitted under this RFA.

July 11 marks the 28-year anniversary since the Srebrenica genocide, the ethnic cleansing in 1995 which claimed the lives of 8,372 Bosniak Muslim men and boys and saw 20,000 forcibly displaced. Today in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the site of the massacre as well as the Bosnian War, signs of war still...

“Realizing my power is rooted in self-esteem, and it has influenced the trajectory of my life.”