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Global Fund for Women President and CEO Musimbi Kanyoro to Retire in 2019

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, the President and CEO of Global Fund for Women, will retire in June 2019. The Board has initiated a search for her successor.

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

UPDATED: Women’s Groups in Argentina Reach Historic Moment in Abortion Rights Effort

Women's groups in Argentina are powering a wave of public support for feminism--resulting in historic legislation for abortion rights.

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Stop the Campaign of Repression against Mozn Hassan and all Human Rights Defenders in Egypt

Egyptian woman human rights defender Mozn Hassan has been the subject of persecution by the Egyptian government as part of the crackdown on activists.

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Deadly chaos in Nicaragua: Condemning government violence and repression

Global Fund for Women stands in solidarity with our partners in Nicaragua who are demanding an end to government repression and violence.

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“Enough of the siege!”: Condemning violence and human rights violations in Palestine, following latest massacre

We stand in solidarity with Palestinians, and we condemn the shameful violence and repeated violation of human rights by Israeli forces.

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Integrated, Inclusive, and Intersectional: Introducing Global Fund for Women’s Updated Focus Areas

Watch our new video to learn about our refined issue areas from our VP of Programs, Leila Hessini, and why and how we updated them.

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Embrace Isirika: Musimbi Kanyoro’s TED Talk on Equal Generosity

Watch Musimbi Kanyoro's new TED Talk for International Women's Day, and embrace isirika; one word with meaning powerful enough to inspire a community

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INFOGRAPHIC: How does the Global Gag Rule affect women?

Infographic: What is the Global Gag Rule and how does it affect women's lives? Learn the facts and how to demand change.

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News & Analysis

Nobel Peace Prize Spotlights Sexual Violence as a Weapon of ...

Global Fund for Women celebrates Dr. Dennis Mukwege and Nadia Murad as they receive the Nobel Peace Prize for their work against sexual violence.

Global Fund for Women President and CEO Musimbi Kanyoro to R...

Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, the President and CEO of Global Fund for Women, will retire in June 2019. The Board has initiated a search for her successor.

UPDATED: Women’s Groups in Argentina Reach Historic Moment...

Women's groups in Argentina are powering a wave of public support for feminism--resulting in historic legislation for abortion rights.

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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

UPDATED: Women’s Groups in Argentina Reach Historic Moment in Abortion Rights Effort

Women's groups in Argentina are powering a wave of public support for feminism--resulting in historic legislation for abortion rights.

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Historic abortion ruling in Chile seen as small step for women’s movement

Chile legalized abortion in three cases in a historic ruling - a critical yet small victory for Chile’s resilient women’s movement.

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Impact Stories

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Integrated, Inclusive, and Intersectional: Introducing Global Fund for Women’s Updated Focus Areas

Watch our new video to learn about our refined issue areas from our VP of Programs, Leila Hessini, and why and how we updated them.

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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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INFOGRAPHIC: How does the Global Gag Rule affect women?

Infographic: What is the Global Gag Rule and how does it affect women's lives? Learn the facts and how to demand change.

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Publications

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Securing Lasting Wins for Women’s Rights: Building Momentum by 2020

The future of global women’s rights is at stake. We are committed to turning new challenges into opportunities for women and movements by 2020.

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The War on Women has no Borders

Spring 2017 Update “Because of all the awareness workshops, now a woman knows what her rights are. Before I didn’t know. Now we speak up.” ...

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Stronger Networks & Organizations: Grantmaking for Rural Women’s Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa

In 2011, Global Fund for Women implemented Rural Women Striding Forward, a four-year initiative to support rural women's groups in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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