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In honour of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we spotlight five extraordinary women leading the fight against this devastating form of violence. From Nobel laureates to grassroots activists, these changemakers are demanding justice, breaking silence and creating hope for survivors around the world.

On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, intensifying a crisis already marked by armed conflict, political instability, and widespread displacement. What was once a complex humanitarian emergency has now deepened into a compounded catastrophe - one that disproportionately affects women and girls. As infrastructure collapses and humanitarian access becomes even more restricted, the disaster has laid bare the urgent need for gender-sensitive responses in conflict-affected settings. 

Read our reflection blog on CSW 69 - coming 30 years after the landmark Beijing Platform for Action, it felt like a once-in-a-generation opportunity - an invitation for bold thinking, for reshaping decision-making spaces, and for shifting the dial on whose expertise is recognised and integrated into peacebuilding and the broader Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. 

Read about how Dr. Asma Elnaeem and Dr. Hiba Ahmed are providing vital healthcare and support to women in Sudan amidst the ongoing conflict, showing incredible resilience despite immense challenges.

The new Netflix show Adolescence has captivated audiences across the UK, tackling the pressing issue of boys and young men being radicalised through online communities that promote harmful and extreme ideas about masculinity. But what does the show have to do with our work in conflict-affected countries, where life on the ground looks very different? 

Read about Global Policy and Advocacy Manager, Maryline Njoroge's reflections on presenting at a panel at the GIMAC conference: “Peace, Security, and Reparative Justice: Addressing the colonial legacy and its gendered impact”.

Our partnership with Monica Vinader is so much more than a financial commitment. It sends a powerful message to women survivors of war that says: I stand with you, you are not alone. Since 2015, our partnership with Monica Vinader has helped over 420 women (and counting!) reach their full potential through our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme across the countries we work in.

Explore powerful films that tell vital stories of women survivors of war - narratives of survival, resistance, and the unwavering spirit of women who continue to rebuild, dream and inspire, even in the darkest of times.

Bukola Onyishi, our Country Director in Nigeria, shares how gratuates of our year-long programme have taken the initiative to pass along their learnings to 475 women from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds. Bukola says "Their commitment to sharing knowledge and fostering resilience has been nothing short of inspiring to me." 

Each week, these trainers—graduates from our programme—brought the women together to teach them social and economic skills using participant handbooks, ensuring that the lessons they once received from Women for Women International continue to reach more women.

With this global rollback of women’s rights, political polarisation, international aid cuts and the escalation of conflicts, the news provides a constant barrage of devastating images and negative statistics. It’s no wonder many of us feel angry and hopeless. Yes the women we serve, living in the world's most dangerous places, continue to dream and believe in a brighter future. Read their advice on how to hold onto hope. 

Women’s History Month is a time to come together and celebrate the resilience, strength and achievements of women worldwide. Read our blog to discover the brands making a real impact - and how your support can help women worldwide find their power. 

Anna Orel from The Andreev Family Foundation, our partner organisation in Ukraine, shares her experience of war and supporting women - three years after Russia's full-scale invasion.

She shares: "This female strength inspires me. Even in the darkest times, there are people with light in their hearts."