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So much has changed in Afghanistan in the past two years. Now, the streets are full of men - women have seemingly been erased from public life.

Over the years, digital technology has significantly transformed how we work, communicate, and access information. But due to inequitable access to technology, lack of education, low income, and socio-cultural barriers on how women utilize technology, many women and girls are left behind. The...

The 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) summit took place earlier this month at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). At the summit, there was a shared consensus that the UN’s most ambitious initiative will likely become its biggest failure. UN Secretary-General António Guterres...

In recognition of women’s rights organizations’ greater knowledge and experience of their contexts, core, flexible and accessible funding enables them to prioritize and respond to what’s needed and to fully implement the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda across all four pillars.

Women for Women International welcomes the launch of the 2023 updated U.S. Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Strategy and National Action Plan – as required by the 2017 WPS Act. Women for Women International’s work in fragile and conflict-affected contexts tells us that it is critical for the WPS...

My name is Payvand Seyedali, and I'm the new Country Director for WFWI, Afghanistan. I have spent my career in service of women and girls, honored to fight for their rights and support their access to services in times of need. I am overjoyed to have joined the Women for Women International team...

Women for Women International unequivocally condemns the use of rape as a weapon of war and all forms of violence against women, no matter what side of any conflict.

Climate justice, gender equality and peace are deeply interconnected. Around the world, climate crises and conflicts are on the rise, and it is women and girls who are disproportionately impacted - but to develop meaningful, sustainable and inclusive solutions, leaders must listen to them.

At Women for Women International, we believe that powerful transformation happens when communities unite, especially during times of crises. As an immensely challenging 2023 comes to a close, we cannot help but reflect on key moments that motivate us to work even harder to serve women survivors of...

According to the latest UN figures, nearly 300 million people in 72 countries will require humanitarian assistance and protection this year. Our watchlist below outlines six humanitarian emergencies that we believe need special attention in 2024, specifically for the women affected.

After two years of war in Ukraine, Anna Orel is exhausted. It’s impossible to get used to the relentless barrage of rockets, or nightly drone attacks in the capital Kyiv which make it hard to sleep. For Anna, surviving in wartime means living in the now. “Nobody knows how many days you will be alive...

Throughout history, art and activism have been closely intertwined.

By standing with women survivors of war, you are helping them realize their power and full potential.

Afiya Nenyitmwa Micah and Ruth Tongman Ramnap have been Social Empowerment Trainers in Nigeria for over six years. This is what they’ve seen.

The situation in Sudan, my home country, is rapidly deteriorating. I have witnessed the devastating impacts of conflict on once-thriving communities, who are now caught in a cycle of hunger, sexual violence, disease, and death.

My name is Marie Clarke and I'm the Chief Program Officer at Women for Women International.

Community kitchen now operational in Khan Younis

Exploring Sudan: A Tapestry of Culture, History and Resilience

In the heart of every mother lies a story waiting to unfold – a narrative rich with love, sacrifice, and unwavering strength. Dora Farkas graciously welcomes readers into the intricate world of her novel, "Choice," where protagonist Val embarks on a profound journey navigating the labyrinthine paths...

Panic has spread in Gaza as the evacuations of Rafah continue. Amid fears of bombardment and invasions, thousands have been uprooted again. We are relieved to report that for the time being, all 65 Wefaq employees, our partner in Gaza, are safe. However, they have had to flee to Tel al-Sultan, Khan...