Monthly Archives: May 2011

Short video of Emilia Muchawa talking about her work with the Zimbabwe Women Lawyer’s Association (ZWLA) fighting violence against women.

Violence against women is written on women’s bodies, particularly in conflict zones, but the link between violence and women’s health is rarely explored.

We have heard from our partners that peaceful protesters from women’s organisations in Nepal have been attacked and detained by police.

Watch Rosa Ascensio from the Ica Women’s Federation (Fepromu) talk about their work to protect women in Ica, Peru.

Our partner HAWCA have opened a third Legal Centre for victims of domestic violence in Jalalabad, co-financed by Womankind.

Michelle Bachelet, head of UN Women, was in London this week and Womankind had the opportunity to hear her speak about her hopes for the future of UN Women

Jackie and Charlotte are taking on a 10km run later this year – hear how they’re doing and why they decided to fundraise for Womankind.

Our Programme Manager Catherine is currently in Ghana, and sent us her thoughts after talking to the women she met who are living secretly with HIV.

Michelle Bachelet is in London this week on her first visit to the UK in her role as Executive Director of UN Women.

Earlier this year the British and Irish Agencies Afghanistan Group organised a photography exhibition called ‘Hidden Faces’ to try and bring to light the situation of women in Afghanistan.