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In the face of ongoing security challenges and economic hardship in Nigeria, a group of 20 graduates from the Stronger Women, Stronger Nations (SWSN) program is proving that change starts from within. As the Country Director of WfWI Nigeria, I recently met with these resilient women and I am so...

On March 18th, Israel resumed military operations in Gaza, using extensive airstrikes against civilians in Gaza which formally broke a nearly two-month-long ceasefire. The attacks have resulted in almost 700 deaths and hundreds of injured people with the Gaza Ministry of Health (MoH) reporting that...

April 2025 marks two years since the beginning of the devastating conflict in Sudan, which continues to destroy the lives of thousands, particularly women and girls. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the death of thousands of people, and many more have been injured and displaced from their homes.

It took almost ten years for me to drink a cup of Arabic coffee in my mother’s kitchen. There, where the warm sun of my homeland rises and where the city is swallowed by darkness each evening when the electricity cuts out. There, where the walls are filled with pictures of the missing, the...

What was once a complex humanitarian emergency has now deepened into a compounded catastrophe - one that disproportionately affects women and girls. As infrastructure collapses and humanitarian access becomes even more restricted, the disaster has laid bare the urgent need for gender-sensitive...

Meet five courageous leaders advocating for justice and change The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, observed on June 19th, honors victims and survivors, as well as those dedicated to eliminating Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV). At Women for Women...

To mark International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we are amplifying the voices of women who are not just enduring the harsh realities of war, and displacement—but who are also working every day to protect, support, and empower others. As a Sr. Communications Officer at...

As we embrace the warmth of summer (sometimes metaphorically, depending on the weather!), we invite you to join us in exploring captivating narratives penned by talented female writers from around the world. This curated summer reading list celebrates the rich diversity of cultures, histories and...

With a name like Women for Women International, it may be surprising that we count a number of dedicated and compassionate male staff at our organization. While our mission centers on raising the voices and power of women survivors of war, the change we seek can not (and should not) be built by...

Lasting peace cannot be brokered behind closed doors or traded for access to minerals. It must begin with justice, reconciliation, and long-term investment in communities—especially in women.

Knowing how and when a loved one passed away may not sound like much consolation in the depths of mourning. But this simple information lays the foundations for us to gradually navigate through the stages of grief until, eventually, we reach acceptance.

On August 22nd, famine has officially been declared in Gaza. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a United Nations-backed partnership, announced that a quarter of all Palestinians in Gaza are starving – more than 500,000 people – with that number expected to rise to more than 640...

We’re thrilled to be partnering with innovative beauty brand, Aurelia, who have committed to an annual donation to our work, alongside additional fundraising opportunities throughout the year to enable even more women to access the tools they need to rebuild their lives. Aurelia is committed to...

Women for Women International is gravely alarmed by the UN Commission of Inquiry’s finding that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza - a determination that recognizes what women and our partners in Palestine have been sharing with us for months.

Winny Ropani Isaac was just 24 years old, a young mother raising two daughters, when she returned to South Sudan from Uganda in 2021. Life had not been easy. She had faced domestic violence, financial struggles, and limited opportunities. Her husband kept her confined to their home. So even though...

We are excited to announce the appointment of Thelma Ekiyor as the new International CEO of Women for Women International.

This holiday season, give gifts that do more than bring joy, give gifts that change lives. Every purchase from our store directly supports women survivors of war as they rebuild their lives, gain new skills, and create brighter futures for their families and communities. Whether you're shopping for...

Women for Women International (WfWI) joined regional and global leaders in Namibia on October 16 and 17, 2025 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 hosted by the Government of Namibia in collaboration with the African Union Commission, SADC, and UN Women, under...

It’s late afternoon, and I’ve been running for hours through the forest, mud clinging to my boots, sweat mixing with rain. I don’t know where I am. I don’t know if I’ll survive. The men who took us have made their threats clear. I’m exhausted. I think about my mother, my two young children. I try...

As a member of the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), Women for Women International joins the call for congressional oversight of the bipartisan Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017. For the first time since its passage, the U.S. Government has not submitted the...