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From abuse behind closed doors to attacks on women participating in public life, women and girls in Afghanistan continue to suffer violent abuse at alarmingly high rates. Most of these crimes go unpunished. Urge the UK to prioritise ending violence against women in Afghanistan. Please sign the petition now and share it widely.
Whether you are a seasoned runner or a first-timer, our 10k runs are a great way to spread the word about our work and raise much-needed funds. Every penny you raise for Women for Women International will help us provide women with the tools they need to rebuild their lives after conflict and war. Join us in London, Regent's Park on 2 June or 6 October.
The annual March of Peace is a 120km route through Bosnia and Herzegovina to Srebrenica, which commemorates the victims of the 1995 genocide. Join us this July for a physical and emotional challenge and help women survivors of the Bosnian War.
10% of the net profit from every bottle of IN PEACE goes directly towards our work helping the most vulnerable women in war-torn countries. IN PEACE is available in Space NK stores and online on the Space NK UK website
Women for Women International founder, Zainab Salbi, announces the release of her new book If You Knew Me You Would Care. The book features photos and stories of Women for Women International participants from Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Rwanda photographed by Rennio Maifredi. The interviews and images create a compelling first-person account of what it means to be a powerful female survivor. The book will hit shelves on 5 March 2013.
On 29 November 2012, Women for Women International hosted a Fashion Show, sponsored by Swarovski, in association with Browns and Harper's Bazaar. The event brought together our most committed supporters from the fashion industry and featured high profile models, such as Jade Parfitt and Jacquetta Wheeler. Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Moschino, Celine, Gucci, Valentino and Burberry were among the designers who donated pieces to the auction. The event raised £102,000 for women who are rebuilding their lives after war.
Women for Women International announces that Brita Fernandez Schmidt has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Women for Women International UK. Having met women and their families in countries affected by conflict, I am deeply committed to do what I can to create peace and sustainable development, says Brita.
Women for Women International announces it has named Afshan Khan to be its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Khan, who comes to the global organisation after more than 20 years at UNICEF, begins the position on 18 June 2012. About Ms. Khan's appointment, Zainab Salbi said: "I know Afshan will take what we built over the last 19 years to another level of excellence in service to the world."
Paris’ key fashion stars join Harper’s Bazaar’s t-shirt campaign in aid of Women for Women International. For the third year running, Harper’s Bazaar and the London fashion boutique Browns are partnering to bring together top French designers to join a global fashion campaign that is not only about style but also about helping women in some of the most war-ravaged countries to rebuild their lives and overcome the trauma they have gone through.
Women for Women International supports women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid, job-skills training, rights education and small business assistance so they can rebuild their lives.
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London SE1 0EH UK
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