What does the Foreign and Commonwealth Office annual Human Rights and Democracy Report say about women’s rights? Womankind’s Director Sue Turrell attended the launch.
Womankind’s partners in Ghana have been busy spearheading events and campaigns across the country to celebrate 100 years of International Women’s Day (IWD).
“Before this, women were not allowed to behave like men – now we are free to do what men do…Our husbands see the benefit that participation is bringing to the household.“ Self Help Group member, Woliso, Ethiopia. Womankind’s partner, SIIQQEE …
Womankind’s Executive Director attended a Downing Street reception, hosted by the Prime Minister and Mrs Cameron, to mark the centenary of International Women’s Day.
Womankind Worldwide welcomes the launch of the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Plan for Nepal. Today, Alan Duncan, the Minister of State for International Development, launched the plan with an allocation of £331 million to support development in Nepal …
“I now know about divorce and I that you can leave, I know that people cannot treat you badly, or discriminate against you, or hit you. I have more courage…” Nelly, Bolivia
Went to Women’s Hour Live at the Southbank on Friday. Part of celebration of 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day – great to see it being celebrated in this country as we heard how other countries, such as India, regularly …
Having just launched Womankind’s Wish for Women campaign I couldn’t resist asking speaker, Teresa May, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, what she wants to see achieved for women in the next 100 years.
What do a DSI from the Metropolitan Police, the Director of an NGO, and Afghan woman and a consultant have in common? They all spoke about why women are critical to security, justice and building stability overseas at the FCO …