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Spark Is Joining Forces with Global Fund for Women

Spark is joining forces with Global Fund for Women.

Latanya Mapp Frett
Letter from Latanya: Reflecting on Black August, Freedom, and Movement Ties

Global Fund for Women’s CEO reflects on Black August, resistance, and what’s next.

#NoExceptions self-care women’s human rights defenders
Caring for the Movement

At Casa La Sirena, women human rights defenders are offered support, protection, and self-care strategies so that they can continue the fight.

Latanya Mapp Frett
First 30 Days: Video and Letter from Latanya Mapp Frett, Global Fund for Women’s President and CEO

A letter and video from new CEO and President Latanya Mapp Frett on what’s ahead for Global Fund for Women and the movement today.

Latanya Mapp Frett
Latanya Mapp Frett is New President and CEO of Global Fund for Women

Latanya Mapp Frett leads Global Fund for Women as new President and CEO.

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The Women’s Revolution in Sudan: We stand in solidarity with feminist activists fighting for their freedom

Military forces have violently cracked down on civilian protesters – many of them women – fighting for their rights in Sudan over the past year.

sexual & reproductive health & rights
Join the International Day of Action for Women’s Health

May 28 is the international day of action around women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights – mobilization now is more essential than ever.

Global Fund for Women Expands Presence to the UK

Global Fund for Women is proud to announce that it is expanding to the UK to increase funding and support to women-led organizations worldwide.

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U.S.’s Extreme Anti-Abortion Policies Put Women’s Lives at Risk – in the U.S. and Around the Globe

We condemn the recent U.S. anti-abortion policies that are endangering women in the U.S. and around the world.

sexual & reproductive health & rights
Motherhood means love: Mother’s Day quotes from around the world

Mother’s Day is an important reminder of the need to celebrate not just mothers, but women’s fundamental human rights.

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News & Analysis

Spark Is Joining Forces with Global Fund for Women

Spark is joining forces with Global Fund for Women.

Latanya Mapp Frett
Letter from Latanya: Reflecting on Black August, Freedom, an...

Global Fund for Women’s CEO reflects on Black August, resistance, and what’s next.

Latanya Mapp Frett
First 30 Days: Video and Letter from Latanya Mapp Frett, Glo...

A letter and video from new CEO and President Latanya Mapp Frett on what’s ahead for Global Fund for Women and the movement today.

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Key Issues

Fundamental Film Series

Coming soon – a documentary film series from two-time academy award–winner Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Global Fund for Women.

Amplify Her Voice

For Women's History Month, use your voice to support courageous activists shaping our future.

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: Ending Gender-Based Violence in the Garment Industry

We are working to end gender-based violence in the garment industry which employs tens of millions of women globally.

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Impact Stories

#NoExceptions self-care women’s human rights defenders
Caring for the Movement

At Casa La Sirena, women human rights defenders are offered support, protection, and self-care strategies so that they can continue the fight.

sexual & reproductive health & rights
Motherhood means love: Mother’s Day quotes from around the world

Mother’s Day is an important reminder of the need to celebrate not just mothers, but women’s fundamental human rights.

#WorkingForJustice
Violence in the Garment Industry: Infographic

Learn about garment workers in South Asia—who they are, what they experience, and how they're working to end violence—in this infographic.

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Publications

Annual Report 2018

This year we saw what happens when women are called to action. They step up as fearless leaders in pursuit of women's human rights.

economic & political equality freedom from violence political voice & leadership
Fearless Leaders

2018 was a particularly volatile year for women’s rights movements. But it was also a year of resilience and resistance.

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From Moment to Movement

Moments of outrage at the local level have turned into a powerful global movement for collective action and solidarity. 

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