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Stand with women in Afghanistan

2011 marked the tenth anniversary of the Allied intervention in Afghanistan. As Western governments are talking about bringing their troops home the situation on the ground in Afghanistan remains critical.

Endemic violence, combined with dismal healthcare and brutal poverty, mean that Afghanistan is currently the world's most dangerous country for women, according to a recent expert poll by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Respondents cited sky-high maternal mortality rates, limited access to doctors and a near total lack of economic rights. Violence against women is rising daily, fueled by the war, the poverty it brings, and the conservative values it leaves behind. Reports of self-immolation, domestic violence and suicide among women are increasing. At this time of uncertainty, it is imperative that we continue to stand with the women of Afghanistan. Investing in women so that they can earn an income, stand on their own feet and have a voice in society is the only way that enduring peace and security will be achieved.

Support women’s rights activists in Afghanistan

More than 22,000 people urged the Foreign Secretary to ensure that Afghan women’s hard won but fragile rights are not traded away in the name of peace. As a result of all your hard campaigning, Sweeta Noori, Country Director of Women for Women International Afghanistan, was invited to meet with Alistair Burt, the Foreign Office Minister with responsibility for affairs in Afghanistan, and Lynne Featherstone, International Violence Against Women Champion. Find out how you can continue your support »

Aspire Foundation to find 1,000 sponsors of Afghan women

Women for Women International are thrilled to have the support of the Aspire Foundation, who have collected over 1,000 messages of support for women in Afghanistan and who have now launched a global initiative to find 1,000 new sponsors of Afghan women by International Women’s Day on 8th March 2012. This will enable 1,000 women to enrol in our programme of life skills and vocational training in Afghanistan. Read more »

The British public are behind our demands

A recent YouGov survey found that the majority of Brits think that women's rights should not be sacrificed in efforts to secure peace in Afghanistan through negotiations with the Taliban and that the survival of democracy after the withdrawal of the troops comes at the top of the priorities' list. Read more »

With your help 129 women can rebuild their lives

Thank you to all our amazing supporters, who donated through the Big Give. You have collectively given £32,717 online, which was double by the Big Give to £64,634! This will enable 129 women, like Zarquona, to enrol in our programme in Afghanistan. Watch Zarquona's story »