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Protecting Afghanistan’s End Violence Against Women Law

A message and a statement from our partners in Afghanistan about the importance of protecting the country's End Violence Against Women law.

Changing attitudes towards domestic violence

Domestic violence affects women in every part of the world. But a new international survey suggests that attitudes to domestic violence are changing for the better.

A women’s rights tour of Westminster

Inspired by a visit from our partners, Policy and Advocacy Manager Lee takes us on a tour of some women's rights related spots around Parliament.

Why support women’s rights organisations?

Why support women's rights organisations? History has shown that women’s rights movements and organisations are a vital catalyst for gender equality.

Political violence in Zimbabwe

As Zimbabwe votes on a draft constitution, our partner calls on the government to keep their promise to protect women and girls from political violence.

Honouring Ethiopian mothers breaking the cycle of FGM

For Mother's Day this year we're honouring the mothers in Ethiopia who are breaking the cycle of Female Genital Mutilation with the help of our partners.

Womankind at the United Nations

Next week, Womankind and our partner organisations will be at the United Nations attending the Commission on the Status of Women. But what is CSW and why is it so important?

The power of film to defend human rights

Human rights abuses happen all over the world – and those responsible go to great lengths to conceal what is happening. Film is one way human rights abuses can be exposed.

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