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Women for Women International helps women survivors of war rebuild their lives

519,700 women survivors of war reached in 8 post-conflict countries

1 in 3 women experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime

84p of every £1 we raise supports women survivors of war

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Seida Sarić, Director at Žene za Žene International, our affiliate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is leading our assessment of the needs of marginalised women in Ukraine and how we can respond uniquely. Your donation will support this solidarity response.

Ukraine Crisis: Women in Need

Make an emergency donation today

We are raising $250,000 to meet the overlooked needs of women affected by the war in Ukraine who are now exposed to extreme violence, abuse, and the risk of human trafficking.

Anything raised beyond that amount will support the Conflict Response Fund which equips us to respond to emerging conflicts.

The international community still has an important role to play in supporting Afghan women’s rights.
The international community still has an important role to play in supporting Afghan women’s rights.

NO ONE HEARS OUR VOICES: AFGHANISTAN REPORT

AFGHAN WOMEN SHARE THEIR HOPES AND FEARS

In their own words, Afghan women call for women's rights, inclusion in public life, urgent economic relief and for the international community to step in solidarity with them.

Join us at the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale at the Selfridges Car Park in central London on Saturday, 14th May.
Join us at the #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale at the Selfridges Car Park in central London on Saturday, 14th May.

#SHEINSPIRESME CAR BOOT SALE

SATURDAY, 14TH MAY

The #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale is back!

Join us at the Selfridges Car Park in central London on Saturday, 14th May. Hosted by Alex Eagle, powered by Resellfridges and supported by THE OUT, we would love you to join us, your favourite brands and fashion icons for the chicest car boot sale ever - all to benefit women survivors of war.

FEATURED BLOGS

In just a few days, the lives of millions of Ukrainian people have been shattered by the Russian invasion. You can support our response by donating to help some of the most marginalised women affected by the war in Ukraine.


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.

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The amount of forcibly displaced people has reached a staggering number—over 114 million according to UNHCR—and the number only continues to increase. This World Refugee Day, learn about the state of refugees today.


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Since our origins during the Bosnian War in 1993, Women for Women International has reached 579,287 marginalised women in 17 conflict-affected countries.


When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Learn more about why supporting women survivors of war is so important.


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Read the stories of the incredible women survivors of war that Women for Women International supports.