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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.

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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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We Stand in Solidarity with Sri Lanka

We stand in solidarity with Sri Lankans in grief and shock after the terror attacks and stand behind the activists resisting backlash and violence.

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Cyclone Idai: Standing in Solidarity with the Feminists Driving Recovery Efforts

Tropical Cyclone Idai rampaged through Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Zambia last month, washing away homes, bridges, schools, and entire ...

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US Administration Expands Global Gag Rule

The newly expanded global gag rule will leave millions of vulnerable women worldwide without access to needed reproductive health services.

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10 inspiring quotes for International Women’s Day

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

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

Ms. Latanya Mapp Frett has been appointed as the next President and CEO of Global Fund for Women beginning July 1, 2019.

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Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: Infographic

Collective and self care are key to keeping activists and women human rights defenders going. Explore our infographic to learn more.

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News & Analysis

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.

sexual & reproductive health & rights
U.S.’s Extreme Anti-Abortion Policies Put Women’s Li...

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

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Key Issues

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.

Abortion Rights: Infographics on What You Need to Know

From recent legal wins to threats against abortion rights, check out our infographics with critical information about abortion rights around the world

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Impact Stories

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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.

#ChargedUpfor2019
Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: Infographic

Collective and self care are key to keeping activists and women human rights defenders going. Explore our infographic to learn more.

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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.

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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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