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GFW NEWS
January 3, 2009
Stop The Killing: Global Fund for Women Demands An Immediate End To The Violence In Gaza
Read a powerful letter by Global Fund CEO & President Kavita Ramdas demanding an end to all the ongoing violence in Gaza:
Dear Friends,
As I write, fighting rages on in Gaza. We call upon the Israeli
government, Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and their respective
allies to stop: stop the statements essentially condoning the status
quo, stop the rockets, missiles, and the carnage - now. Read More
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CALL TO ACTION
January 3, 2009
Support Groups Working On the Ground In Gaza
As violence in Gaza continues to escalate, the Global Fund would like to encourage direct giving to some groups working on the ground to provide immediate relief and support to the largely civilians, reeling from and resisting Israeli air strikes: The Middle East Children's Alliance, Kinder USA, Women's Learning Partnership, the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund and Free Gaza are some remarkable organizations we strongly encourage you to support in this urgent hour.
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GFW NEWS
December 22, 2008
The Crisis In Zimbabwe And Its Implications For Women: Three Men Holding 12 Million Hostage
Zimbabwe is in the throes of a huge socio-economic and political crisis - with an inflation rate of 300 million percent and women's life expectancy hovering at 34 years. Read an urgent and gripping report by Global Fund's Advisor from Zimbabwe, Shereen Essof, that explores these consequences in depth. Download Full Report.
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Board Member In the News: Check Out The December Issue of O Magazine
December 1, 2008
The December issue of O Magazine features Global Fund Board Member Abby Disney along with Global Fund Grantee Leymah Gwobee of Liberia. Abby is highlighted for her work co-directing Pray the Devil Back to Hell, which tells the inspiring story of how Liberian women, including Leymah Gbowee, helped to bring peace to Liberia after 14 years of war. Read the NY Times film review.
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GFW NEWS
November 12, 2008

Report Back From The DRC And Uganda And Article In The Huffington Post
In September 2008, Muadi Mukenge, Global Fund's Regional Director of the Africa region, went on an outreach trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Read her account of the trip, where she shares her chilling insights on the ongoing crises in these two countries. Since this report, conflicts in easetrn Congo have accelerated in the last week.
Download Report (Pdf). Also read an article in the Huffington Post by Muadi Mukenge on the ongoing conflict in the Congo
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Read Our Latest Annual Report Celebrating 20 years of the Global Fund
December 10, 2008
Read the Global Fund's latest Annual Report, Investing in Women - A Powerful Force for Change. It celebrates the GFW's 20 years of partnership with women all over the world not only advancing women's rights but also laying the groundwork for a world that is more equal, peaceful and sustainable. Download Pdf of Report
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