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21 October 2025 | THE GUARDIAN, NIGERIA

Women for Women International welcomes Thelma Ekiyor as its new Global Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished 25-year career supporting women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship, Ekiyor is set to lead the organisation in expanding opportunities for women survivors of war.

21 October 2025 | ALLIANCE MAGAZINE

Women for Women International’s Country Director in the DRC, Vianney Dong, highlights how recent peace deals and aid cuts have left Congolese women more vulnerable than ever. She calls on philanthropists to help rebuild hope by funding women-led peacebuilding, justice and recovery.

11 October 2025 | TRT WORLD NOW

Amani Mustafa, Palestine Country Director of Women for Women International, analyses the Gaza ceasefire as tens of thousands of Palestinians return to Gaza City.

11 October 2025 | STYLIST

For International Day of the Girl, Stylist and Women for Women International spotlight three Nigerian girls who, despite immense challenges, share their hopes, resilience and visions for a better tomorrow.

10 October 2025 | MORE TO HER STORY

Women for Women International’s Country Director in Palestine, Amani Mustafa, reflects on what ceasefire means for women in Gaza and what "the day after" may bring. 

8 October 2025 | CITIZEN FEMME

In Citizen Femme’s “The Female Gaze” series, Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International – UK, reflects on her career journey, the transformative impact of standing alongside women survivors of war and the importance of sisterhood, resilience and hope in rebuilding lives.

30 September 2025 | MORE TO HER STORY

Zeina Kanawati, Senior Communications Officer at Women for Women International, writes on Syria’s political transition, the ongoing risks to women and girls and why women’s inclusion is essential to rebuilding the country’s future. 

September 2025 | RAISING WOMEN MAGAZINE

Raising Women Magazine's September issue spotlights Women for Women International - UK's Managing Director, Sara Bowcutt, discussing her personal journey, leadership philosophy and vision for building lasting change for women and girls across the globe. See pages 24-27. 

26 August 2025 | MISSING PERSPECTIVES

Nisha Singh explores the devastating impact of U.S. aid cuts on women survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, showing how the loss of funding and exclusion from peace talks deepen violence and erase women’s voices.

16 August 2025 | ABC NEWS

Over the course of the past four years since the Taliban took control of Kabul, plunging Afghanistan into a humanitarian crisis and stripping away women's rights, millions of Afghans who initially fled have now been expelled from Iran and Pakistan

21 JUNE 2025 | METRO

Vianney Dong and Amani Mustafa, Country Directors for Women for Women International, DRC and Palestine, spoke to Metro about the rising rates of sexual violence in conflict zones, what can be done to support survivors and why shame must shift from survivors to perpetrators. 

19 JUNE 2025 | MORE TO HER STORY

With rising sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Women for Women International had to pause programmes due to conflict and funding cuts. However, they continue to support survivors with psychosocial care and resilience-building, helping them shift from victims to change agents.

5 JUNE 2025 | THE CROWN CHRONICLES

The Duchess of Edinburgh has visited Imperial War Museum London's exhibition, Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict, which has become the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to highlighting this under-reported subject. She met with Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director of Women for Women International - UK.

22 MAY 2025 | The Standard

This exhibition about sexual violence used as a weapon of war is the first of its kind in the UK.

22 MAY 2025 | BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOUR

From 30:58: A major new exhibition opens this week at The Imperial War Museum in London. Called Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict, it looks at the atrocities inflicted during war and conflict from the First World War until the present day. Helen Upcraft is the exhibition’s lead curator and Sara Bowcutt is the Managing Director of Women for Women International, one of the NGOs working in the field of sexual violence in conflict, who’ve also contributed to this exhibition. They join Anita Rani in the studio.

21 MAY 2025 | The Telegraph

We are partnering with Imperial War Museum on their latest exhibition, Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict, Britain's first major exhibition about sexual violence in conflict.

19 MAY 2025 | STYLIST

More than a decade after the ISIS-led genocide, Yazidi women continue to live with the trauma of sexual violence, displacement and loss. Their stories and ongoing fight for justice are being highlighted in Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict, a new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum.

02 MAY 2025 | MARIE CLAIRE

The Women for Women International Car Boot Sale raises funds to help support women living in conflict and war zones. There are some incredible ambassadors involved including Sophie Turner, Jean Campbell, Charlotte Tilbury and Alex Eagle.

30 April 2025 | FINANCIAL TIMES

This month, Alex Eagle’s #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale returns for its ninth edition. Not your average car boot sale, this one boasts a selection of new, pre-loved and vintage designer pieces, and all proceeds go to Women for Women International, the charity supporting women in conflict zones. 

03 APRIL 2025 | DARAJ

Zeina Kanawati, Syrian journalist and Women for Women International’s Communications Manager, reflects on her return to Damascus and the resilience of Syrian women after 14 years in exile.

02 APRIL 2025 | SERVICE95

After the fall of Assad’s regime, Syrian journalist and Women for Women International staff member Zeina Kanawati returns home for the first time in 14 years to reconnect with the women she’s supported remotely - and to confront the realities of justice, recovery and rebuilding in post-conflict Syria.

26 MARCH 2025 | CITIZEN FEMME

This year's #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale promises wardrobe donations from some of the country's most stylish, including Sophie Turner, Dame Helen Mirren, Charlotte Tilbury and Vogue's Sarah Harris, as well as some of your favourite fashion brands spanning Rixo, Hunza G and Jimmy Choo. 

11 MARCH 2025 | THE EAST AFRICAN

A graduate of Women for Women International's programme, Mary became an advocate for women in her community, saying "When the locals learnt about my efforts to stop the conflict and protect them, they appointed me as the first female Sultan—community chief—in Ronyi".

11 MARCH 2025 | LEADERSHIP

Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to provide free sanitary pads in primary, secondary, and community schools across the State to help address problems associated with menstrual hygiene challenges among school girls. Women for Women International among other NGOs was congratulated for their commitment and contributions to passing the bill into law.

8 MARCH 2025 | FAD MAGAZINE 

This International Women’s Day, Imperial War Museums (IWM) announces full details of the UK’s first major exhibition dedicated to highlighting sexual violence in conflict. Six years in the making, Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict will open at IWM London, featuring Women for Women International's work with women survivors of war. 

8 MARCH 2025 | STYLIST 

On International Women’s Day, here are five ways you can accelerate action in your everyday life (today and beyond), according to charities working to tackle gender inequalities. Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director at Women for Women International - UK says "This International Women’s Day, I invite you to take action – help us build a more equal world and feel hope again.”

8 MARCH 2025 | STYLIST 

When International Women’s Day comes around each year, it can sometimes feel hard to see through the #girlboss marketing and fast-fashion campaigns to what really matters.

But cynicism aside, be sure of this: there are thousands of organisations out there doing the very real work of uplifting, protecting, supporting and educating women and girls across the world. And they need our support now more than ever.

06 MARCH 2025 | Stylist

Women for Women International's annual #SheInspiresMe car boot sale is back this May, and it'll be packed to the rafters with past-season, vintage, pre-loved and brand-new designer fashion.

6 MARCH 2025 | SERVICE95

"More than 600 million women and girls live in areas affected by conflict,” says Sara Bowcutt from Women for Women International UK. “The need is going through the roof and support is going through the floor. The world works better for everyone, not just for women and girls, and not just for people in conflict zones when women are empowered.”

4 MARCH 2025 | TRIBUNE ONLINE 

A public hearing was organised in Nigeria, regarding a bill aimed at establishing sanitary pad banks in schools and correctional facilities across Bauchi State. This event was organised by the Bauchi State House of Assembly (BAHA) in collaboration with the Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation and the Child is Gold Foundation, with support from Women for Women International. 

28 FEBRUARY 2025 | FRANCE24

Western governments are massively slashing foreign aid budgets as they boost spending on defence with aid organisations saying it will be women and girls who will bear the brunt of such moves. Hear from Sara Bowcutt, Managing Director at Women for Women International - UK, at timestamp 2:15. 

17 JANUARY 2025 | THE SUN, NIGERIA

Traditional rulers and stakeholders in Plateau State have recommitted themselves to a review of some inherited but unpleasant cultural practices that negate the rights of women and girls in their respective domains and spheres of influence. Among those piloting the initiative are the traditional rulers who are working with Women for Women International.

8 JANUARY 2025 | TNM

Zeina Kanawati, Senior Communications Officer at Women for Women International, living in Berlin but originally from Damascus, speaks to The News Movement in the wake of the fall of Assad's regime in Syria. 

14 DECEMBER 2024 | METRO

Throughout the 13 years of civil war in Syria, nerve agents, chlorine barrel bombs and mustard gas were used to torment civilians who disagreed with Bashar al-Assad’s Government. But in addition to deadly tactics used to terrify the masses into submission, another sinister weapon was also being used – rape. Lubna Alkanawati, Executive Director of the not-for-profit organisation in Syria Women Now for Development, supported by partner Women for Women International, speaks to Metro. 

13 DECEMBER 2024 | BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN'S HOUR

Since 2011, over 14 million Syrians have been forced to flee their homes after peaceful protests ended in a government crackdown and brutal civil war. Now the Assad regime has fallen, what is life like for women still in Syria and for those who have been displaced? Can they ever return? Anita speaks to Dr Sophie Alkhaled and Zeina Kanawati, a Syrian refugee living in Berlin and working as Senior Communications Officer at Women for Women International. Listen from 49:55.

11 DECEMBER 2024 | BBC NEWS 

Zeina Kanawati, a Syrian refugee living in Berlin and working as Senior Communications Officer at Women for Women International, joins BBC News to discuss the developing situation in Syria. 

NOVEMBER 2024 | GRAZIA

Women for Women International - Afghanistan Country Director, Payvand Seyedali shares reflections on recent news that the Taliban have introduced further restrictions on women’s voices by banning them from praying aloud in front of other women.

21 NOVEMBER 2024 | UN WOMEN AFRICA

Funded by the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, Winny is one of the first 247 women participating in a programme led by Women for Women International, in partnership with Women for Change and the South Sudan Law Society, to address violence against women and girls in the volatile context of South Sudan.

29 OCTOBER 2024 | THE EAST AFRICAN

Harir (name changed for security), a 17-year-old girl in Afghanistan, shares how she is continuing to learn in secret now that the de facto government is curtailing women's rights - including their right to education. She dreams of becoming a doctor. 

20 OCTOBER 2020 | CONVERSATIONS INDY 100 Life has been stressful for most people during the Covid-19 crisis, but for women caught in conflict areas there has been no end to the violence that surrounds them. Displacement and inadequate health provision have exacerbated the situation making women increasingly vulnerable.

11 OCTOBER 2024 | STYLIST MAGAZINE

Speaking to Stylist for International Day of the Girl Child, two young girls – who are part of Women for Women International’s Adolescent Girls Programme – share their experiences of girlhood and growing up surrounded by conflict and violence.

25 September 2024 | BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour

Women for Women International - UK Managing Director, Sara Bowcutt, speaks about the organisaion's groundbreaking recent consultation #SheDares: From Asking to Action, which sheds light on the resilience, hope and urgent needs of over 6,500 women from 14 conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan, South Sudan and Palestine. These women who have endured brutal conflicts are delivering a powerful message to world leaders convening for the UN Summit of the Future: their voices must be heard. Begin at 45:10. 

20 September 2024 | CGTN Africa

The Pilot House, a programme launched by Women for Women International is making a major difference in the lives of women in South Sudan. The programme teaches women climate-smart farming techniques, improving food security and economic opportunities for families. 26-year-old Betty Sunday Santo is one of the programme’s recent participants. 

10 September 2024 | Stylist

The last three years have seen severe restrictions for women in Afghanistan, but now, in a new 114-page manifesto released by the Taliban, women’s lives are being constricted even further. Stylist interviews Payvand Seyedali, Women for Women International Country Director for Afghanistan. 

28 August 2024 | The Hill

Our Afghanistan Country Director, Payvand Seyedali, spoke to The Hill, bringing attention to the heartbreaking reality Afghan women face under restrictive new laws that not only silence women but also erase them from public life.

 

5 August 2024 | BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour

Women for Women International - UK Managing Director, Sara Bowcutt, and - Iraq Programme Officer, Khalida Khalo Lazgeen speak about the 10 year anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, which directly impacted Khalida, a Yazidi woman herself. Begin at 35:18.

30 July 2024 | Yorkshire Bylines

The UK’s foreign aid cuts have greatly impacted programmes that support education, maternal and health care services, nutrition and food security, female economic empowerment, access to essential services, and reducing child mortality. It is women and children who have been disproportionately affected by the cuts.

22 June 2024 | Metro

Storai is one of thousands of Afghan refugees who arrived in the United Kingdom after the Taliban takeover ushered in a new wave of crackdowns on human rights. Here, she shares her story to shine a light on the situation for refugees and tells Metro: "I feel like my heart is injured".

20 May 2024 | The Standard

The sisters donated clothes for a glamorous car boot sale in Selfridges. The fashion pack were to be found in an unlikely location this weekend: the car park of Selfridges, where designer Alex Eagle hosted her annual charity car boot sale.

19 May 2024 | My Green Pod

The legendary Women For Women International Car Boot Sale, hosted by Alex Eagle and powered by RESELFRIDGES, returns for a seventh year, once again taking place at the Selfridges London Car Park ... with all proceeds – including ticket sales – going towards Women for Women International’s work supporting women survivors of war.

17 May 2024 | Harpers Bazaar

It’s the next best thing to owning a piece worn by the People’s Princess herself ... The sisters donated clothes for a glamorous car boot sale in Selfridges. The fashion pack were to be found in an unlikely location this weekend: the car park of Selfridges, where designer Alex Eagle hosted her annual charity car boot sale.

16 May 2024 | Inside Hook

Last year, the self-funded team Women on a Mission became the first all-female expedition to cross the world’s oldest desert completely under their own steam. The mission covered 89 miles over five days and six nights of intense trekking in the dry heat of Namibia. They raised $70,000 to support women survivors of war in Ukraine, Afghanistan and Sudan through their partnership with the charity Women for Women International. 

8 May 2024 | The Glossary

With spring in full swing, it seems there’s no shortage of things to do in London this May. The capital is alive with brilliant events, from horticultural delights in the Royal Borough to must-visit pop-ups and craft and design weeks taking place across the city. If you’re stuck for what to do in London this May, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s our round-up of the best London events to add to your diary this month.

15 April 2024 | GQ

One of the biggest events in London's shopping calendar is back. On Saturday, May 18, Women for Women International will return with their seventh annual Car Boot Sale, hosted by Alex Eagle at the Selfridges London Car Park. This an absolute blowout sale, where brands, designers and stylists put a select number of gems up for grabs, both new and pre-loved.

14 APRIL 2024 | TNM

Basma Khalifa, a Sudanese filmmaker and writer and Women for Women International Ambassador, speaks to TNM about the ongoing impacts of the war in Sudan on women, including the hundreds who have disappeared.

15 April 2024 | Splinter

Fatima Ahmed, founder of our partner organisation in Sudan, Zenab for Women in Development, spoke to Splinter about their work promoting the rights of women and girls amidst a civil war. The work of humanitarian organisations in Sudan has been made even more challenging by the lack of media coverage of the conflict, resulting in limited funding for emergency response.

22 March 2024 | Nigerian Tribune

The Coordinator of the Bauchi State office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Yahcit Dala, joined a Bauchi Non-governmental Organization, Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation - funded by Women for Women International - in the call for the promotion of gender diversity in the state.

16 March 2024 | Philanthropy News Digest

Women for Women International programme graduates involved in a stakeholders meeting for the advancement of the rights of women. Held in Bauchi to ensure that all forms of violence against women are reduced to the barest minimum.

8 March 2024 | Harpers Bazaar

Every day is a day to celebrate being a woman. More and more, we see our voices amplified around the world, in politics, business, sports, fashion, art, and entertainment—all fields that men have historically dominated.

29 February 2024 | Aventura Mall.

This March, Aventura Mall is recognising Women’s History Month by celebrating some of the influential women who were integral in launching some of the iconic brands, including Charlotte Tilbury. 

26 February 2024 | The i 

Anna Orel, Project Coordinator for the Andreev Foundation, our partner organisation supporting Ukrainian survivors of sexual violence, spoke to The i about the horrific stories of violence and destruction that she has heard from survivors. Warning: This article contains disturbing and graphic content and descriptions of sexual violence. 

29 February 2024 | Devex

As the market for virtual reality (VR) expands, more and more global development organizations are using it to connect with potential donors and the general public. Featuring Women for Women International's VR film, Through Dada's Eyes.

17 FEBRUARY 2024 | THE HILL

Amani Mustafa, Country Director of Women for Women International - Palestine, spoke to The Hill about the lack of adequate clean and safe sanitation, which is leading to disease outbreaks in Gaza and compounding the already dire humanitarian situation. 

20 November 2023 | Glamour

Sara Bowcutt, UK Managing Director of Women for Women International spoke to Glamour about the prevalence of sexual violence during conflict. She explains that, though conflict-related sexual violence has become predictable, it is still preventable.

3 December 2023 | My Greed Pod

A new report by Women for Women International brings the perspectives and experiences of women survivors of war and conflict to the heart of COP28, highlighting the effects of extreme weather, environmental degradation, poverty, violence and conflict on their lives. With insights from Programme Manager in Iraq, Kavin Mirteekhan.

23 October 2023 | Stylist

All people suffer in war, and women face unique vulnerabilities that are too often forgotten or ignored. Sara Bowcutt, UK Managing Director of Women for Women International speaks to Stylist about the incredible resilience and courage of the women survivors of war we serve. 

13 September 2023 | Time Out

The Do Good pop-up in support of Women for Women International is one more reason to visit Bicester Village this September. Make sure to visit and shop incredible new, pre-loved and past-season designer fashion at exceptional prices. 

12 September 2023 | TIME

Our Co-Founder, Zainab Salbi, has been recognised by the TIME100 Impact Awards, recognising global leaders who have gone above and beyond to move their industries - and the world - forward. 

12 September 2023 | Women's Health 

Presented by The Bicester Collection, the DO GOOD pop-up is a testament to the power of fashion with purpose. Step inside a haven for fashion enthusiasts and philanthropists alike, with 100% of proceeds going towards our work supporting women survivors of war. 

8 September 2023 | Evening Standard

The Do Good pop-up in support of Women for Women International promises to be a treasure trove for the fashionably and charitably minded, featuring pre-loved, past-season and vintage designer fashion at incredible prices. 

1 September 2023 | Harper's Bazaar

The Do Good pop-up in support of Women for Women International at Bicester Village was included in Harper's Bazaar's edit of the top cultural happenings taking place throughout September. Come along to shop for good, knowing that 100% of profits will go towards our work supporting women survivors of war and conflict. 

6 August 2023 | The National

Our partner, Bereginja Mariupol's Women's Association, is supporting women refugees who have been forced to leave their homes in Ukraine. Vice President of Bereginja, Kateryna Shukh, spoke to The National about the impact of gender-based violence in war and how art therapy is helping Ukrainian women come to terms with the traumas they have faced. 

18 May 2023 | Evening Standard

Evening Standard highlights our 6th annual #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale, coming back to Selfridges on Saturday 20th May with donations from SophieTurner, Jimmy Choo, Vogue editor Sarah Harris and many more.

18 May 2023 | Lorraine, ITV

You can now rent Dame Helen Mirren's red carpet looks on the By Rotation app with all rental proceeds donated to our work helping women survivors of war and conflict to rebuild their lives. 

13 May 2023 | Metro

Dame Helen Mirren is raising money for our work empowering women survivors of war and conflict by renting out two beautiful dresses on the rental app By Rotation. 

 

12 May 2023 | GQ

The #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale was featured in GQ's 10 coolest things to do in London. Taking place at Selfridges Car Park and hosted by Alex Eagle, 100% of proceeds of this event will be donated to our work.

18 May 2023 | Sheerluxe

Looking for things to do this weekend? Look no further! The #SheInspiresMe Car Boot was included in Sheerluxe's list of top things to do. 

12 May 2023 | Harper's Bazaar

Women for Women International Ambassador, Helen Mirren has listed two beautiful evening dresses on the rental app By Rotation with all proceeds going towards our work supporting women survivors of war and conflict. 

8 March 2023 | Independent

Charlotte Tilbury explains how she is on a mission to empower everyone, everywhere to feel confident and why she is so proud to be an Ambassador for Women for Women International. With support from Charlotte Tilbury Beauty we have been able to reach even more women survivors of war through our Conflict Response Fund. 

3 March 2023 | March8 

Preeya Varsani, Head of Corporate Fundraising at Women for Women International spoke to March8 about her career and what keeps her feeling motivated as she raises vital funds to help women survivors of war build brighter futures for themselves and their families. 

28 February 2023 | The Hill 

Women for Women International CEO, Laurie Adams spoke to The Hill about the use of rape as a weapon of war and how we are supporting survivors of sexual violence in Ukraine. 

1 February 2023 | Daily Express 

Women for Women International staff member Saara (not her real name) explains to the Daily Express what life is like under the de facto government and amidst economic crises in Afghanistan. As always, we stand and act with Afghan women, amplifying their voices. 

 

29 NOVEMBER 2022 | BYLINE TIMES

Artist and psychologist Kateryna Shukh explains how art therapy sessions are helping women survivors of war in Ukraine take back control of their lives. Shukh is Vice President of Bereginia - Mariupol's Women's Association, which partners with HumanDoc and is supported by Women for Women International.

17 NOVEMBER 2022 | STYLIST MAGAZINE

Our Managing Director Sara Bowcutt reflects on the bravery of the women and men who are calling for an end to Violence Against Women. She explains what we can all do to help protect women everywhere. 

27 AUGUST 2022 | THE HILL

The Hill featured research from Women for Women International about deteriorating access to health care and water in Afghanistan. Marie Clarke, Chief Programmes Officer discusses the impact of frozen bank funds on ordinary Afghan people. 

29 AUGUST 2022 | USA TODAY NEWS

Chief Programmes Officer at Women for Women International, Marie Clarke, spoke to USA Today about the fall of Kabul, the subsequent impact on women's rights and the challenges women face in providing for their families.

16 AUGUST 2022 | MARIE CLAIRE

Marie Claire spoke to Afghan women to explore how their rights and freedoms are being restricted. They spoke to Asya, who works for Women for Women International, about the changes she has witnessed in Afghanistan since the de facto government took control. 

15 AUGUST 2022 | COSMOPOLITAN

Cosmopolitan spoke to Sara Bowcutt, Women for Women International Managing Director about the work we've been carrying out to support women in Afghanistan since the fall of Kabul. Our research has shone a light on the concerns and challenges faced by Afghan women. 

3 AUGUST 2022 | CNN

Members of the Women for Women International team, Marie Clarke, Marianne Kajokaya and Angelina Ajonye, discuss the impact of the world food crisis and the knock-on effects felt in education and healthcare settings.

20 JULY 2022 | BYLINE TIMES

Storai Ahmadi, Programme Coordinator at Women for Women International, spoke to Byline Times about women's financial concerns as many struggle to generate an income following the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.

9 JUNE 2022 | i NEWS

Marianne Kajokaya, Women for Women International's Country Director in South Sudan, recently spoke with iNews about the crisis women are currently facing in South Sudan and the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine.

18 APRIL 2022 | i NEWS

iNews spoke with Arizoo, our programme coordinator in Afghanistan, about the current situation Afghan women are facing, including food insecurity and financial challenges. Against the backdrop of war in Ukraine, we must also remember the women in Afghanistan.⁠

25 MARCH 2022 | i NEWS Sara Bowutt, our Managing Director, shares her reflections on how the war in Ukraine is affecting women, the lessons we should have learnt from previous conflict, and the need to act now - already, this is far too late.

22 MARCH 2022 | AL JAZEERA Hear from Storai Ahmadi, our Programme Coordinator for Afghanistan, discussing our report on Afghanistan and the situation for women there now. Storai is joined by Pashtana Durrani, Director of LEARN Afghanistan and Zarifa Ghafari, Former Mayor of Maidan Shahr, Human Rights Activist & Economist.

8 MARCH 2022 | HARPER'S BAZAAR Sophie Turner is celebrating International Women’s Day today by partnering with us and pledging to use her #PowerToChange the world, inspiring others to become changemakers in their communities.

8 MARCH 2022 | STYLIST To celebrate International Women's Day, several women from our Country Offices and affiliates spoke to Stylist Magazine about the one woman who inspires them the most and the change they would like to see for women in their country over the next year.

3 FEBRUARY 2022 | PBS NEWSHOUR Watch Storai Ahmadi, former team member of Women for Women International - Afghanistan, in an interview with Jane Ferguson (from 03:50) as she reports on Afghanistan in her story, 'Raising Their Voices'.

20 JANUARY 2022 | INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIGEST ⁠Bukola Onyishi, Country Director of our Nigeria programme, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the UN General Assembly, share their insights on violence against women in Nigeria and reflect on our programme data.

17 AUGUST 2021 | THE GUARDIAN

The UK government must do everything it can to help Afghan women. Together with 100 other signatories we call for visas, safe exit and humanitarian care for those now in need.

18 JULY 2021 | THE GUARDIAN ⁠Buki Onyishi, Country Director of our Nigeria programme talks to The Guardian about foreign funding cuts that threaten the future of women and girls and have a long-term impact on gender equality.⁠

8 JUNE 2021 | CONVERSATIONS INDY 100 Chantal Kizungu, our Advocacy Coordinator in the Democratic Republic of Congo, talks about supporting women to use their power and voice to fight back against gender inequality.

16 APRIL 2021 | THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION NEWS With international troops preparing to withdraw from Afghanistan, Vice President of Global Programmes at Women for Women International reflects on what she learnt over the years about women, war and Afghanistan.

24 JUNE, 2020 | THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION Our Country Director in Nigeria, Buki Onyishi, speaks out on the pandemic that has plagued her country for so many years: gender-based violence.

15 MAY, 2020 | BRITISH VOGUE Alex Eagle, creative director of The Store X and Alex Eagle Studio speaks to British Vogue about hosting the Car Boot Sale for a fifth year in a row; this time virtually.

25 APRIL, 2020 | SKY NEWS Brita Fernandez Schmidt, our Executive Director, talks about the effect of COVID-19 on women survivors of war with SKY News.

15 JANUARY, 2020 | STYLIST

After the retaliatory missile strike on Erbil following the killing of Iranian military leader Qassam Soleimani, Our Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt wrote a powerful piece about the women and children caught in the middle of this conflict.

8 MARCH, 2019 | THE INDEPENDENT We asked 8,500 women across Afghanistan and Nigeria if they had heard of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and assault but none of them had.

7 MARCH, 2019 | YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP

Our Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt talks to the YOOX NET-A-PORTER Group about the impact of their support for Women for Women International and the importance of businesses joining the movement for equality.

06 MARCH, 2019 | HARPERS BAZAAR
Our Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt shares a message of hope ahead of International Women’s Day by outlining five ways we can achieve change for women who find themselves in harsh circumstances.

21 JANUARY, 2019 | IMPAKTER The Global Goals are underpinned by a commitment to ‘Leave No One Behind’. Our Head of Policy and Advocacy, Carron Mann, writes for Impakter on how governments and the international community can reach marginalised women and prevent the women we serve from being further left behind.

10 DECEMBER, 2018 | THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION Our Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt, reflects on the awarding of the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize to Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege for their work towards eliminating sexual violence in conflict.

09 OCTOBER, 2018 | RED ONLINE Our Executive Director, Brita Fernandez Schmidt explains how movements like #WhyIDidn’tReport are shifting the narrative whilst also reminding us of the price women are forced to pay for speaking up.