Women’s lived experiences in the Democratic Republic of Congo expose what sexual violence in conflict truly looks like, and what we must do to end it.
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This festive season, sponsor a sister on behalf of your loved one, helping a woman survivor of war rebuild her life – and changing two lives at the same time.
As a token of appreciation, we also have a special gift for you – learn more below.
Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives
519,700 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
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"Thank you so much for supporting me. I want to help others in the future, the way you have helped me." Faith, graduate of the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme in Nigeria, expressing her gratitude for her sponsor.
Your monthly gift of £22 will help a woman like Faith learn the skills to create a brighter future for herself and her family.
Stand with us to say #ItsNotOK
Did you know that 1 in 3 women globally has faced some form of sexual or physical violence? This number has not changed in more than 10 years — #ItsNotOK!
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FEATURED BLOGS
Child marriage rates are estimated to be four times higher among Syrian refugees today than among Syrians before the crisis, while Iraq’s has jumped from 15% to 24% in the past two decades of instability.
There are many young girls who come from my village who are rape victims. When they come I try to encourage them, telling them "You still have life, one still has value." I tell them that they should hope for the future.
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Since our origins during the Bosnian war in 1993, Women for Women International has reached over 519,700 marginalised women in 8 conflict-affected countries.
When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Learn more about why supporting women survivors of war is so important.
Read the stories of the incredible women survivors of war that Women for Women International supports.