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Broken promises: Afghan women abandoned

Marie Clarke, our Chief Programs Officer, spoke with The Hill about the ongoing and worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.

Women in Afghanistan cope with fear, loss of rights

Women in Afghanistan describe living in fear since the fall of Kabul last August.

Women Everywhere Are Standing Up Against ‘Gender Apartheid’

Women for Women International's CEO Laurie Adams pens a new op-ed about the situation unfolding in Iran, women's agency and their right to choose, as well as her personal motivation to support women survivors of war.

To build sustainable livelihoods, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach

Using evidence-based research and relevant data, a new visual story by Devex, in collaboration with our partner Cartier Philanthropy details how Women for Women International and other organizations are supporting vulnerable populations.

'Localization isn't working'

In a new op-ed for Devex, Chief Operating Officer Lydiah Mutimbanyoka explores the idea of change and development being locally led, even if that means greater risk.

‘Fear Still Remains’ in Ukraine

In a harrowing new article, our partner The Andreev Foundation speaks to The New York Times about the horrors of sexual violence that women in Ukraine are facing as a result of the ongoing war.

Latest bans in Afghanistan

Women for Women International staff worker based in Afghanistan spoke with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about the latest bans on women including education and the right to work for NGOs.

How the Taliban’s ban on women aid workers could deepen Afghanistan’s crisis

One of our female staff members opens up to VOX to discuss the latest decree from Afghanistan that states women are no longer able to work in NGOs. She discusses how devastating this decision was for herself and the other women she works with.  

Developing Male Allies in Congo

Rachel Boketa, Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo, sits with host Reena Ninan to discuss land rights in the DRC.

Where to Donate for International Women's Day

Real Simple outlines organizations to donate to for International Women's Day, including Women for Women International.

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