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

Immaculee’s Story: Empowering women and girls in the DRC

Immaculee Birhaheka began working with women when she was 23 years old, and she has been focused on women’s groups and initiatives in the Democratic…

Women’s groups in the DRC are demanding justice

For women and girls in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), rape is a constant threat. Sexual violence has been used as a weapon of…

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…