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Monthly Archives: December 2011


Speaking out for equality

Womankind volunteer Nicole spoke about global feminism and the work of Womankind’s partners in Ghana at the University of Southampton

South Africa Women’s Legal Centre reverse decision in landmark rape case

Our South African partner the Women’s Legal Centre (WLC) have helped to reverse the decision in a landmark rape case.

What Human Rights Day means to me

December 10 is Human Rights Day, and our Head of Policy and Advocacy writes about what the day means for Womankind and our partners.

Big Give Friday – Tayech meets a male activist

Today Tayech is visiting Tesfaye Bulo, the leader of the community conversation group Siiqqee set up in his village. Find out how you can make double the difference to their work.

“Playing with the lives of Afghan people”

Afghan women’s rights activist Selay Ghaffar shares her disappointment about the missed opportunity for progress at the recent Bonn conference on the future of Afghanistan.

Big Give Thursday – Tayech wins over government officials

Today Tayech is running a workshop to educate staff at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs about harmful traditional practices so they can protect women who are experiencing violence.

Big Give Wednesday – Tayech meets an HIV support group

Today Siiqqee project worker Tayech is meeting an HIV and AIDS support group she set up with local women. For this week only your donation will be worth twice as much to her.

Big Give Tuesday – Tayech meets some inspiring women

Today Siiqqee project worker Tayech is meeting with a self help group she has set up with women in Woliso. Find out how you can make double the difference to her work.

Afghan Women’s Declaration

The Afghan Women’s Declaration to the International Conference on Afghanistan in Bonn calls on the Afghan government to protect women’s rights.

Outside and Inside the Bonn Conference

The Bonn Conference will have a huge impact on Afghan women. Womankind’s Afghan partners are in Bonn – one is attending the conference and the other is raising awareness from outside.