Help End Violence Against Women in Conflict
Violence has severe consequences for survivors that can stop them from reaching their full potential. The women we serve are extremely vulnerable to all forms of violence.
Conflict related violence against women
1 in 3 women worldwide have been subjected to violence in their lifetime. Those who live in conflict zones are at even greater risk.
288% surge in demand for gender-based violence services in Sudan in 2024.
Source: UN Women
35% rise in the number of girls affected by gender-based violence in armed conflict.
Source: UNGA Security Council Report
96% of women we consulted in conflict zones indicated that violence affects women in their communities.
Source: From Asking to Action
#SheDares To Act Against Sexual Violence
Conflict-Related Sexual Violence is not a tragic inevitability of war—it’s a deliberate tactic. And it is one that can be stopped.
From Sudan to the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is being used strategically to terrify, shame and destroy communities. Conflict Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) is a war crime that can be prevented and the perpetrators held accountable.
As part of our #SheDares campaign, we are marking International Day for the Elimination of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence on 19th June, by spotlighting the women who are not just surviving, but reshaping the world by addressing CRSV in their community.
For decades, we have implemented a survivor-centred response to all forms of violence against women, including CRSV. Safe spaces, trauma-informed counselling, psycho-social support, peer support, engaging men in the community and supporting those seeking justice and reparations are not experimental ideas. They are proven, impactful interventions already transforming lives in conflict zones. Women survivors and advocates know what works to address the challenges of conflict related sexual violence and with more resources these innovations could be scaled up across the world.
Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict
Imperial War Museums London, 3rd May - 2nd November 2025. Admission is free.
We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Imperial War Museums on their upcoming exhibition, Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict. Sexual violence in conflict zones is a heavy and painful topic for many, which is why it's rarely spoken about. But silence leads to stigma, and that's exactly why this exhibition is so important.
Violence against women occurs every day and people now see it as a normal thing because when it happens, nothing is being done.
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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.
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we are amplifying the voices of women who are not just enduring the harsh realities of war and displacement - but who are also working every day to protect, support and empower others. Hear from two women in Palestine.
Stephen
subtitle:
"Change takes time, but every time a man tells me that he has changed how he treats women for the better, I know we are making progress."
Nsimire
subtitle:
When conflict reached her village in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nsimire’s life was torn apart by sexual violence. With support from Women for Women International and our partners, she is beginning to heal and reclaim her future.