It has been three years since the Taliban violently took control of Afghanistan and the crisis for women and girls continues to deepen.
DRC Civil Society Leaders on Escalating Violence and Ways Ahead
Join us for a discussion on the escalating violence in DRC, implications for women and girls, and recommendations for a way forward.
The Women of Mozambique Want You to Know About the War You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
As the war in Northern Mozambique worsens, women and girls continue to live in uncertainty. The world must listen to their experiences.
USA Today: ‘I Have Been Raped Twice in Just the Last Year’: Pay Attention to the Fighting in Congo
An epidemic of rape has overwhelmed the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the world isn’t paying attention.
Q&A: Meet Alaa Ahmed
Alaa Ahmed, a member of the Refugee Fellows cohort and refugee from Sudan, shares her story and passion for advocacy.
Ensuring Women’s Protection Amid Rising Conflict in Eastern DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and especially the eastern part of the country, has endured decades of conflict, pitting government forces against rebel groups.
Newsweek: Pakistan Must Stop Deporting Afghan Refugee Women to a Gender Apartheid State
The ramifications of Pakistan’s large-scale deportation campaign are disastrous for Afghans.
Refugees International Alarmed by Humanitarian Crisis in Tigray, Effects of Conflict-related Sexual Violence
Women in Tigray need urgent support to survive, and ultimately thrive in their recovery.
NGOs Urge President Biden to Prioritize the Relocation of Afghan Women from Pakistan
Afghan women are at high-risk of persecution and violence in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The U.S. must prioritize their safety.
Marking 2 Years of Taliban Oppression: Statement from the U.S. Policy Advocates for Afghan Women and Girls
Since the Taliban assumed power in Afghanistan 2 years ago today, they have stripped Afghan women and girls of their most basic human rights.