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All women are vulnerable to violence – with one in three experiencing some form in their lifetime. But those in conflict-affected regions are much more exposed to it. Living in conflict zones, experiences war and suffering displacement all increase the risk.

Following the conclusion of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, read our Global Policy and Advocacy Manager Nisha Singh's reflections on the past year of global advocacy, research and programme delivery to support women in Afghanistan.

In South Sudan, finding food and water is a woman's work. But it isn't easy, and two-thirds of the population are currently facing starvation. Read about some of the challenges women face in South Sudan and what one Change Agent, Cecilia, is doing about it.

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. 

Women for Women International CEO, Laurie Adams, reflects on her visit to Poland to see how the survivors of the Russian invasion on Ukraine are able to maintain hope amidst chaos. 

Fundraising can be daunting if you have never done it before - but it is easier than you think! Here are our top five tips for a successful fundraiser. 

In the past 12 months, we have seen women's rights in Afghanisan roll back - and they continue to be restricted more and more. 

This summer, get inspired by stories of resilience and courage of women by delving into our reading list. 

In June 2022, two members of our UK team, Preeya and Deetza, visited Nigeria to see our programme in action and hear from the women we serve. Read about their experience and the inspiring women they met there. 

The lives of millions of people from Ukraine have been shattered by the Russian invasion - but thanks to the healing power of art therapy, women still have hope.

As the global refugee crisis has reaches a record high, it is crucial now more than ever to understand the obstacles facing refugees. This World Refugee Week, we have put together a list of seven must-see movies that provide an insight into the refugee experience and their powerful stories of survival.

Marianne Kajokaya is our Country Director in South Sudan. In this blog, she shares how the war in Ukraine is affecting women in some of the world's poorest communities where we work in South Sudan.