PeiYao Chen Announced as the New President & CEO of Global Fund for Women

Woman who survived rape in Congo's conflict learns new job skills. Photo copyright Alison Wright
Three Women in the DRC who are #Unbroken

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, up to half a million Congolese women and girls have been raped by armed soldiers and militants in the…

After the earthquake: Women are rebuilding Nepal

In the hours following the worst earthquake in Nepal’s history, Global Fund for Women’s incredible community came together to support fearless women and girls in…

UPDATE: Nepal rocked by second powerful earthquake, just weeks after quake that killed thousands

UPDATE MAY 12, 2015 “There are places where the people hear cries and weeping but no one can go there and rescue [people]. That is…

Online violence: Just because it’s virtual doesn’t make it any less real

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, two teens’ private photos, taken by a boyfriend, are posted to Facebook without their consent.  In Bosnia and Herzegovina,…

Priority Africa Network on the Garissa attack and one-year since Chibok girls’ abduction

The following statement is a statement from Priority Africa Network (PAN), reposted with permission. Solidarity in face of Garissa Attack & One-Year Anniversary of Chibok…

Charged Up: Annual Report 2013-2014
Charged Up: Our 2014 Annual Report

We’re Charged Up. With the global situation for women’s rights becoming ever more dynamic, we’re charged up about the increasingly acute need for investments in…

A postponed election in Nigeria puts safety of women and girls in the spotlight

Nigerians recently learned that presidential elections will be postponed – ostensibly to give authorities more time to fight Boko Haram, the militant Islamic extremist group…

For the women of Liberia, a long road ahead to rebuild after Ebola crisis

The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record is sweeping West Africa, with over 3,400 lives claimed already. The disease is spreading faster than ever before, with…