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Since its launch by Meytal Radzinski in 2014, Women in Translation Month has championed women writers whose work crosses linguistic and cultural borders through translation.

This Women in Translation Month, discover books by women from countries affected by conflict with our reading list.

As Women for Women International marks 25 years in Nigeria, Bukola Onyishi, Country Director in Nigeria, reflects on the women whose resilience has inspired us, the communities we've partnered with and the progress we've achieved together.

Hanaa shares her experience living with a disability in Gaza. This blog sheds light on the realities facing women living with disabilities in Gaza, from barriers to healthcare and livelihoods to the long journey of recovery.

Andy Burnham has built his political identity around hope, community power and devolution. What would it mean to apply those same principles to UK foreign policy?

Stories have the power to transport us across borders, cultures and experiences. In this reading list, we share seven book recommendations from seven countries where Women for Women International has worked over the years.

Country Director Vianney Dong reflects on leading through the Ebola outbreak and implementing a gender-sensitive response to the crisis, supporting women and communities facing fear, isolation, and uncertainty.

Displacement has reached unprecedented levels worldwide, with millions of people forced from their homes by conflict and crisis. Women and girls are often among the most affected, facing heightened risks and barriers as they try to rebuild their lives in uncertain and often unsafe conditions.

Here is a playlist created from favourite songs selected by our team members across our Country Offices. These songs reflect the places we work, the resilience of the women we serve and the cultures that continue to inspire our collective mission.

A deadly strain of Ebola is spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. With decades of experience serving women and their families in DRC, we are a trusted source of information and aid during times of crisis. Our teams are working fast to disseminate health information, meet urgent needs and save lives.

Around 500 million women and girls globally lack access to adequate resources and facilities each month – and the women and girls we serve in Palestine are no exception. Where menstruation takes place under occupation and against a backdrop of financial stress, water scarcity and cultural shame, periods are not merely a natural part of life, but a health risk, a barrier and a burden. Hear from Samar and Wafaa, two women taking part in our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations programme in the West Bank. 

Whether you’re a seasoned car‑boot pro or a first‑time vintage treasure hunter, the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale is not your average shopping experience. With designer, vintage and pre‑loved pieces donated by some of the biggest names in fashion — all in support of women survivors of war — this is a day where style meets purpose. To help you make the most of every rail, boot and hidden gem, here are our top tips for shopping smart, shopping joyfully, and shopping with impact at the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale.

To mark 6 years of partnership and impact for women, we are proud to have awarded our global partner Jimmy Choo with the Corporate Impact Award. Presented during the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, the award recognises Jimmy Choo’s sustained commitment as a blueprint for how private sector leadership can create long-term, meaningful global change.