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Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives

553,437 women survivors of war reached in 17 conflict-affected countries

1 in 3 women experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime

85p of every £1 we raise supports women survivors of war

We believe supporting women to realise their social and economic power is an investment in building pathways to peace.

Our work in Palestine

Adapting to Urgent Needs

We are working with local Women’s Rights Organisations in the West Bank to serve marginalised Palestinian women who face violence, food insecurity, and unemployment.

Take action during 16 Days of Activism. Credit: Women for Women International
Take action during 16 Days of Activism. Credit: Women for Women International

16 Days of Activism

Dare to use your voice when Women’s Rights are on the Line

Join us in taking action during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and help raise awareness of violence against women and girls. Your voice, your actions, have the power to help make a change

#SheDares. Will you? 

Celebrate community, love and hope with us this holiday season. Women living in the world’s most dangerous places need this now more than ever. Photo: Women for Women International
Celebrate community, love and hope with us this holiday season. Women living in the world’s most dangerous places need this now more than ever. Photo: Women for Women International

GIVE A HOLIDAY GIFT WITH IMPACT

Give back this holiday season

Looking for a special gift for a loved one this holiday season, or simply want to make a donation with impact? Choose from our selection of symbolic gifts to help women rebuild their lives.

EMERGENCIES IN AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan is reeling from massive earthquakes, which killed and displaced thousands. Now, 1.7 million refugees are being forced back across the border from Pakistan. Your emergency gift will provide temporary shelter, maternal and neonatal healthcare, and trauma counselling to Afghan women and their families during this time of crisis.

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Our Story

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Since our origins during the Bosnian War in 1993, Women for Women International has reached 553,437 marginalised women in 14 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.


Stories

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Read the stories of the incredible women survivors of war that Women for Women International supports.


Blogs and updates

All women are vulnerable to violence – with one in three experiencing some form in their lifetime. But those in conflict-affected regions are much more exposed to it. Living in conflict zones, experiences war and suffering displacement all increase the risk.


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Women in Afghanistan have seemingly been erased from public life. The de facto government is stripping back their rights, one restriction after another. But two years since the takeover, women refuse to back down. Read about how our brave and defiant Afghan sisters are taking a stand, wielding their power and holding onto hope. 


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The women we serve are all survivors of war or conflict – but far too many have survived violence against women as well. Despite the trauma, they continue to push for change. They rebuild their lives while working towards a brighter future for their children, and many become activists to drive wider, long-lasting change for their communities. In this blog we share the stories of five women, Nabintu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mila from Ukraine and Grace, Hadiza and Joyce from Nigeria.


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