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#SheDares Art Competition
TAKE PART IN OUR COMPETITION this Women's History Month
Join our #SheDares art competition between 26th February - 19th March by submitting your piece on the theme of #SheDares. Post your art on Instagram or Facebook with a hashtag #SheDaresArt, tagging @womenforwomenuk and @womenforwomen for a chance to win an amazing prize!
Women's History Month Calendar
ACTIONS AND RESOURCES FOR EVERY DAY OF MARCH
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- actions you can take to make the world better for women everywhere.
Meet courageous women from countries affected by conflict
Hadiza
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Changing cultural norms is not an easy task, especially when you are a woman in a remote village in Nigeria. But Hadiza is a testament to women’s power and strength. #SheDares to fight for women’s rights, even when it threatens her personal safety. This is her story.
Sohaila
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"Culturally, as a widow, it was expected of me to withdraw from public life and rely on the support of my extended family. However, I was determined to take a different path to provide for my children."
Read Sohaila's story of strength and defiance.
Marie Jeanne
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The involvement of women in decision-making processes is essential for a balanced and equitable society. However, men are in control of the processes in Marie Jeanne’s community. Read about how she has fought for women’s voices to be heard in community gatherings, and dared to challenge other injustices too. #SheDares to speak up on behalf of all the women in her community.
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIGHTON MARATHON
JOIN OUR #SHEDARES SQUAD
Join us for the beautiful coastal marathon taking place in Brighton on Sunday, 7th April 2024!
Our team will support you every step of the way with:
👕Your very own #SheDares running pack, including a Women for Women International running vest to wear with pride
❤️Fundraising advice from our dedicated Fundraising Officer
📣Loud and enthusiastic cheer points to keep you going on the day
Blogs and updates
Women's History Month Book List
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Feed your mind this Women's History Month with books from women writers. Their powerful words and stories honour women throughout history and across the globe - their lives, experiences and courage to drive change.
8 March 2024 | Sky News
Payvand, Country Director of Women for Women International-Afghanistan, says there is a sense of 'deep sadness in the air' in Afghanistan, as millions of women live behind closed doors. Hear from her, our partner Anna Orel from the Andreiev Family Foundation in Ukraine and programme graduate, Suzan, in South Sudan.
27 February 2024 | TNM
Iryna Andreeva, Director of our partner organisation, The Andreev Family Foundation, reflected on two years of war in Ukraine. She spoke to TNM about how her charity is responding to the impact of violence on women at the hands of Russian soldiers by offering counselling to victims of conflict-related sexual violence. Warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual violence.
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Our Story
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Since our origins during the Bosnian War in 1993, Women for Women International has reached 553,437 marginalised women in 14 conflict-affected countries.
Why women in conflict
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When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Learn more about why supporting women survivors of war is so important.
Stories
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Read the stories of the incredible women survivors of war that Women for Women International supports.