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This Women’s History Month, we've partnered with some of the UK's most-loved brands to celebrate the peace-building power of all women. You have the power to help women transform their lives and become powerful changemakers by shopping with purpose.

After nearly two years as our Fundraising and Marketing Officer, Daisy Bessell is stepping into a new chapter. Read her reflections on the lessons of uncertainty, the courage it takes to move forward without guarantees and the remarkable ways women living through conflict transform instability into opportunity, agency and local peacebuilding.

We asked women living through war and conflict: ⁠“If there were peace in your country today, what’s the first thing you would do?” ⁠Their answers are simple, yet profound - rebuilding homes, sleeping without fear, growing a small business or hugging loved ones without worry. ⁠From Gaza to South Sudan, from the DRC to Ukraine, these voices remind us what true peace means: safety, dignity and the chance to rebuild life with hope. ⁠

Women are deeply affected by conflict yet remain excluded from peace negotiations. This blog highlights why women’s leadership and inclusion are essential to building lasting, inclusive peace.

From leading non-violent movements and advocating for human rights to rebuilding societies in the aftermath of conflict, women peacebuilders bring unique perspectives and lasting solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges. This blog highlights the work of inspiring women who have shaped peace efforts across the globe and reminds us why women’s leadership is essential to achieving sustainable, inclusive peace.

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the voices, achievements and resilience of women whose contributions have shaped our world, often against significant barriers. Throughout history, women have used their words to challenge injustice, inspire change and give strength to others. See this blog for quotes that highlight the wisdom, courage and determination of women from different eras and backgrounds. 

Women’s History Month began as a grassroots initiative led by educators and activists who wanted to address the absence of women’s contributions in history education. What started as a local Women’s History Week in California grew into an internationally recognised month celebrating women’s achievements and their vital role in shaping history.

Learn more about it's origins and why it's still needed today.

Our 2026 Crisis Watchlist highlights the emergencies where women’s needs are being overlooked, and where sustained, gender-focused support is urgently required. This list is by no means exhaustive, but offers an overview of where we're best placed to respond in the year ahead, given our size, geographical presence and expertise. 

On 7th December 2025, Anat took on the Valencia Marathon, running 42 km not just as a personal challenge, but to raise vital funds for Women for Women International. In this blog, we explore how her journey of resilience determination can inspire us all to support women survivors of war.

Throughout 2025, Centrica Women’s Network came together to host an inspiring series of events raising funds for Women for Women International. In this blog, we hear from Agata, who led the efforts, as she reflects on the power of women uniting and the spirit of sisterhood to drive meaningful change.

CRSV is not a by-product of conflict, it is a weapon. During this year’s 16 Days of Activism, we unpack the realities women face, from stigma to the absence of justice systems. Women for Women International continues to put survivors’ voices at the centre of advocacy and peacebuilding to challenge the systems that enable this violence and to champion women’s leadership in shaping safer futures.

This holiday season, together with our partners we are inviting you to shop with purpose. From make-up and skincare to jewellery and fashion, find the perfect gift and help drive positive change for women worldwide, providing them with access to education, vocational training, and financial independence.