19 MARCH, 2020 | STYLIST
Shan Sherwan Hussein, our Economic Empowerment Manager, talks about how the courses she runs for women in our Iraq programme, equip them with the knowledge and tools they need to sustain an income.
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16 Days Against Gender-Based Violence
One in three women experience violence during their lifetime, and in countries affected by conflict women are 50% more likely to experience domestic violence. Since the start of the pandemic, this violence has intensified.
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Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives
500,000 women survivors of war reached in 8 post-conflict countries
1 in 3 women experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime
84p of every £1 we raise supports women survivors of war
SPONSOR A SISTER
"The programme has picked me up from the dust and placed me on a pedestal of hope and economic strength. It has enhanced my life beyond my wildest dreams and I am so grateful,” shares Naomi, a graduate of our year-long programme in Nigeria.
Your monthly gift of £22 could help a woman survivor of war to learn the skills that can help transform her life.
RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
As cases of COVID-19 increase worldwide, Women for Women International is monitoring and assessing the situation, so we are ready to take steps to protect the health of women we serve in countries affected by conflict, the staff in those countries who deliver our programme and our staff around the world who raise vital funds for this work.
Unheard. Unseen.
Marginalised women in fragile and conflict-affected states have been left behind the progress and ambitions of world leaders’ commitments. Our Agenda for Action sets out the five priority areas where we are calling for urgent action to achieve the changes needed for marginalised women affected by conflict.
FEATURED BLOGS
Due to the coronavirus crisis, many of the women we serve have had to stay at home, unable to make money for their family and attend training at Women for Women International. Our team knew that these women would still need support, so they looked to mobile phones for solutions.
Our Country Director in Nigeria, Buki Onyishi, speaks out on the pandemic that has plagued her country for so many years: sexual violence.
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We are so grateful for the support we receive from individuals, companies, governments and institutions. Read on to find out more about how this support makes a real difference for women survivors of war.
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