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Even if we belong to different political parties, we can live together peacefully

Single mother Ruth has gained confidence to promote peace, volunteer in her community, and think about becoming a Councillor through the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe.

‘I didn’t know I had rights’

“What was most important to me was how the social worker encouraged me and told me I wasn’t alone. She also told me I had rights. I didn’t know; I needed that.”

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.

‘We can now talk to victims and explain their rights’

Police worker Saira has attended a course on domestic violence law run by Womankind’s partner the Afghan Women’s Network.

‘They didn’t just take her, they took our life’

One couple supported by our partner FEDO describe their battle to get justice after their daughter was raped and murdered during the civil war in Nepal.

Womankind at the Commission on the Status of Women

Programme Manager Cintia Lavandera reports back on the “inspiring, energising and invigorating” atmosphere at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

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.

Effects of violence against women in Ghana

In a guest post Patricia Isabella Essel from our partner WiLDAF Ghana explains the impact of violence against women on Ghana’s social and economic growth.

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.

“After I got married I never got any education, I wasn’t allowed to leave the house”

“I was married at the age of 14. I didn’t want to agree to the marriage, it was arranged. I wanted to study and become a teacher.”