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Womankind goes the extra mile to support our partners in Nepal

Our Chair Julie sees Womankind’s unique support to partners in action in Nepal as we strengthen three women’s organisations though training and capacity-building.

The power of one woman’s voice is amazing. The power of millions is mind-blowing.

One of our lovely volunteers, Akshara, has written about the way that her time at Womankind has changed the way she thinks about women’s rights.

Nepal: “Colour is a birth right of all women”

In Nepali culture women who are widowed must follow a strict set of rules, such as wearing dull colours or white for the rest of their lives, and are excluded from social gatherings.

Nepal: Should a women’s organisation fund projects for men?

Our Chair Julie writes about an interesting discussion with Saathi, one of our partners in Nepal, about whether a women’s organisation should fund projects for men.

FEDO helps Dalit women in Nepal to claim their names

Womankind’s Chair Julie has been travelling in Nepal with our Programme Manager, visiting our partners. First, she meets the Feminist Dalit Organisation.

Our partner’s message to the first woman President of Malawi

The Coalition of Women and Girls living with HIV (COWLHA) in Malawi congratulates Her Excellency, Mrs Hilda Mtila Banda for being the first woman president of Malawi.

Linkpost: Women, tech and human rights

There are countless innovative projects which harness the potential of new communication technologies to advance and protect women’s human rights.

A sunny day for equality at Sussex University

Great photos of an International Women’s Day march organised by Sussex University students who were raising awareness and raising funds for Womankind Worldwide.

Join Womankind around the world

The global women’s movement is a powerful force for change. Join our virtual march around the world for International Women’s Day to show that together we are a force to be reckoned with.

Good luck Amisha!

Unlike other Funny Women Charity Challenge participants, Amisha Ghadiali has only got two weeks to prepare a stand up comedy set to perform live. We asked her how and why she got into this…