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On December 4th in Washington, DC, President Trump hosted leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda to sign the “Washington Accord,” a peace and minerals deal that would ostensibly bring an end to the armed conflict in the DRC and encourage new economic activity in the region...

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...

Violent conflict drains billions from African economies annually, through military spending, lost productivity, and humanitarian crises. Across Africa, women affected by conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and economic exclusion face intersecting barriers: limited access to livelihoods, weak...

March is not just another month—it's a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout history.

In 2024, the world witnessed more conflict than at any point in recent history, with over 185 armed conflicts recorded globally, including 61 active state-based conflicts, the highest number since records began in 1946. An estimated 676 million women and girls were living within 50 kilometres of...

Women have long played vital roles in building peace, often working at the grassroots level to heal communities, challenge injustice and bring an end to violence, yet their contributions have frequently been overlooked in formal peace processes. From leading non-violent movements and advocating for...

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...

Women for Women International is a global non-partisan organisation. We do not take sides in any conflict, nor do we comment on the political positions of any party involved. Our mandate is singular and unwavering: to support and protect women living through the trauma of war, displacement, and...

At a moment of shrinking aid budgets and increasing conflict and displacement crises, Women for Women International co-hosted an event at the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) with the UN Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, UN Women,  UNHCR, UNFPA, Action Network on Forced Displacement...

As I attended the 5th convening of Africa Disrupt last month, an annual convening of feminist activists, civil society advocates, and women’s rights organisations hosted by the African Women’s Development and Communication Network (FEMNET), I couldn’t help but feel utter excitement and determination...

Al-Gadaref State in eastern Sudan has become a primary destination for people displaced by conflict, particularly women and children. While relatively more stable than other parts of the country, the state faces mounting pressure on basic services and socioeconomic infrastructure as displaced...

On the long flight back home to the UK following the 2026 Women Deliver Conference – a space for feminist solidarity, resistance, and reimagination - hosted in Naarm, Australia I spent a lot of time reflecting on the themes that shaped the conversations and priorities at the conference and other...

A deadly strain of Ebola is spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. With decades of experience serving women and their families in DRC, we are a trusted source of information and aid during times of crisis. Our teams are working fast to disseminate health information...

Here is a playlist created from favorite songs selected by our team members across our Country Offices. These songs reflect the places we work, the resilience of the women we serve, and the cultures that continue to inspire our collective mission. We hope you enjoy listening.

Internal displacement due to violent conflict has officially eclipsed displacement by natural disasters.

Women for Women International has made the difficult decision to close its Country Office and end direct program implementation in Afghanistan. In our nearly 25-year history in the country since 2002, our Afghanistan team has reached over 140,000 women and adolescent girls across multiple provinces...

When the Ebola outbreak was officially announced, I had just arrived in Uvira (a city located in the South Kivu Province, Eastern DRC) from Kinshasa. At first, it all felt unreal and hard to accept that the disease in question was Ebola. I felt deeply disappointed and even considered returning home...

Across Gaza, the consequences of the war extend far beyond the moment of injury. Every day, women are left with permanent disabilities that have transformed every aspect of their lives. Many have lost their livelihoods, their independence, and their ability to access healthcare, while the...

Women for Women International Nigeria was founded in 2000 by a small team under the leadership of our first country director, Jean Bell. It was established through Attainable Self Advancement, a local non-governmental organization that was officially registered at the state level with the Corporate...