2009 marks 20 years of WOMANKIND working to secure women's rights and make their voices heard.
WOMANKIND has helped millions of women and their families, in 71 countries, but there's a long way to go: 70% of the world's poorest people are women and girls; one in three women is beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused; and women account for just 17% of all parliamentarians worldwide.
If you are interested in helping women improve their lives - whether in developing countries or in the UK - there is much here to engage and inspire you.
Sue Turrell | Executive Director | Read Sue's blog

Ellen’s made the most of her second chance ― she now shows other women they too have options.
WOMANKIND and women’s organisations from across Europe are looking at impact of current economic crisis on women as carers.

Has there been progress on women’s peace and security in Afghanistan?
Personal Development Workshop is resounding success!
You can help make women’s voices heard at UN summit.
Join WOMANKIND’s call for a stronger women’s voice at the UN.
WOMANKIND has been working to secure women’s rights and make their voices heard for 20 years. Our film shows why the struggle isn’t over.
Read our features archive
Susana Klien blogs about constitutional change — and Ellen’s educational odyssey
Our blogger observes post-election nerves — and finds desperate women prepared to take desperate measures.

Read our blog on their struggle for equality and how WOMANKIND is helping.
We are seeking new members for our Programmes & Policy Committee.
There are no vacancies at the moment.
We’re looking for enthusiastic new Trustees
What makes WOMANKIND’s Director tick? Sue Turrell tells the Development Sector about the personal and the political.
Clever campaigning
See our practical guidelines for running campaigns to end violence against women.
Fundraising Pack
Our fundraising pack is full of great ideas and advice on how to raise money for WOMANKIND. Download it here.
Last updated 23 June 2009