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Today is International Women’s Day. It is 2022 and not a single country has achieved gender equality according to UN Women. Read what Women for Women International - UK's Managing Director, Sara Bowcutt, has to say on the matter.

This International Women's Day, here are six ways you can harness your #PowerToChange to improve the world for women everywhere.

This Women’s History Month, harness your #PowerToChange by investing in these values-led brands and help to change the world, one woman at a time. From fashion to homeware to food, we are proud to work with partners that reflect the skills learnt by women in our programmes.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, restrictive gender norms make it difficult for women to purchase land in their own name. Read Gorette, Furaha and Gentille's stories - three of our programme graduates who have defied the odds and now help other women to do the same.

Women have the #PowerToChange the world. We see it happen all the time. In the face of inequality and conflict, women make small, positive changes which in time have a lasting impact on their families, on their communities and on society as a whole. Meet Buki and Chro, two members of our global team who are using their power to create a ripple effect of change.

On International Women’s Day 2022, we want to elevate the voices of the changemakers in the countries we work. These are women who are demonstrating their #PowerToChange social norms and are committed to creating a ripple effect for generations to come. Meet Khalida, Latifa and Zainab - women in our global team who have shared their inspiration, changes they've seen, and their hopes for the future.

Feed your mind this Women's History Month with female authors whose powerful words and stories will inspire you to use your #PowerToChange. 

Update and how your support continues to make a difference for women in Afghanistan as we resume our programmes.

The realities and experiences of the most marginalised women affected by conflict are unlikely to be captured in official, national-level data. That's why we started publishing data from the women in our programmes in 2017 - increasing their visibility. Read our top 10 highlights from our monitoring and evaluation data on how our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Latifa Faqirzada worked for Women for Women International - Afghanistan for nearly four years. With the help of the UK government, she left Kabul in August 2021 during the final days of the US/UK troop withdrawal. She is currently residing in London and advocating for the women who remain in Afghanistan. This blog is her personal story.

As we resume operations in Afghanistan, the country is facing a new emergency. International aid has been frozen and the country is on the brink of economic collapse: the banks have run out of cash, there is no money to pay salaries and not enough food for people. 

Join our global sisterhood in shopping with purpose this festive season with our Gifts for Good Guide. Discover an amazing selection of present ideas for your loved ones (or yourself!) that make a true difference to women survivors of war.