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As the Syrian civil war enters its tenth year, women and children continue to be hit the hardest. Learn how we partnered with local organisation with Women Now for Development to launch a training programme to support internally displaced women in Idlib, Syria.
Feminist Reading List: Summer 2021
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Our feminist summer reading list is here! Take your first step towards healing the world with a summer reading list that expands your horizons and ignites your passion for change.
In May 2021, the UK Government announced that it was making substantial cuts to UK Aid. This included cuts to Women for Women International’s own programming in Afghanistan and Nigeria. Since then, we have been working with others to raise awareness of the impact of the cuts, promote transparency and hold the UK Government accountable.
Reclaiming her Power: Nema's Story
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On 9th July, we celebrate South Sudan Independence Day. Programme participants in South Sudan have impacted everyone in their lives, maximizing their power and creating a ripple effect throughout their nation. In honour of this day, we are highlighting Nema, a brave woman who completed our programme in Jansuk, South Sudan.
A true member of our global sisterhood, Lootie is currently running around the world in support of the women we serve. In this blog, she shares the reason behind her support and journey and some useful training tips for our #SheInspiresMe Squad.
July 3rd is International Cooperatives Day, and we're celebrating the power of women's collective enterprises to transform lives and communities.
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.
Our CEO, Laurie Adams, reflects on meeting Raja, a courageous Iraqi woman and mother of five raising her children in a refugee camp in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Selina took on the Cape Wrath Ultra and made it to the end despite injury, inclement weather and huge ascents. She also raised over £7,000 for women survivors of war!
We asked Ruth to share what inspired her and the team to come together and complete their very own 500 for 500 challenge in support of women survivors of war.
In remembrance of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. We reflect on how women have rebuilt their lives with the help and support of each other, finding friendships and community. In the aftermath of conflict, they have found hope.
International Children's Book Day
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Celebrate International Children’s Book Day with the gift of a book. We know that the books that we read in childhood, stay with us for life. Check out our children’s feminist reading list and celebrate girl power!