May is #MentalHealth Awareness Month

In our programs, we understand the importance of providing psychosocial support for women & creating a safe space to share their experiences, express themselves, & receive guidance in coping with trauma & stress. 

Your #MentalHealth matters.

This #MothersDay , consider giving a gift that also builds hope for those who need it most—brave survivors of war and conflict. Each gift from our online catalog gives a woman the resources, support, and skills she needs to transform her life. 
 
Shop here➡️bit.ly/3NnQy86

Our colleague, Buthaina, from our local partner in #Gaza shares how close the bombings are getting to her & her loved ones in #Rafah & her fears of an expected ground invasion. We need an immediate #ceasefire per the UNSC Resolution & for the safe release of those held captive.

How many countries have achieved total gender equality?
 
Look between I and P on your keyboard.

On April 19 2024 armed militia targeted civilians in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGAs) in #PlateauState in #Nigeria . The deadly attack at night claimed the lives of innocent people as they slept peacefully.

 Full statement⬇️

 
#StopTheKillings #EndViolence

Powerful words from @NiematA on the Security Council's inaction on #Sudan as the war continues to have ever more devastating consequences—particularly for women and girls.

Read her full statement from the #CRSV Open Debate: wps.ngo/ahmadi

New report from Women for Women Intl discusses the ways that climate change -- and the effects of war --inflict terrible harm on the lives of women in Afghanistan and other fragile contexts. womenforwomen.org/sites/default/…

Meet the women who dare: Sohalia

Sohaila is one of the 2% of women business-owners in #Afghanistan . By daring to challenge the status quo, she has been able to send her children back to school & provide for their everyday needs. #SheDares
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Read her story bit.ly/3QcQ5XN

Marie Clarke, our Chief Programs Officer, and Fatima Ahmed, our Sudanese partner, discussed with SABC News the #Sudan conflict, now the world's largest displacement crisis. They stressed the urgency of international attention.

Watch: bit.ly/3vYATXy Kate Fisher

This just in! Another cohort of women have graduated from our Stronger Women, Stronger Nations program in #SouthSudan ! 🎉💓 

❤️ this post to say congratulations!

Today marks one year of brutal war in #Sudan , which has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.

 It’s up to us to listen to Sudanese women, show our solidarity and make every effort to support them➡️bit.ly/3QqPtOD

 
#KeepEyesOnSudan