Resources

Still standing: The resilience of women peacebuilders in a time of crisis

As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, women’s rights organisations (WROs) and frontline activists in crisis and conflict settings are standing strong despite immense challenges. Across Sudan, Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar and beyond, women are leading life-saving interventions, advocating for peace, and holding together communities fractured by war and displacement. Yet, while their work is more critical than ever, the harsh reality is that many are being forced to operate with dwindling resources.

Join our webinar 'Sudan Women Peacebuilders: Driving Change in the Face of Conflict'

Event | Sudan Women Peacebuilders: Driving Change in the Face of Conflict (English with Arabic interpretation) March 11th 2025 from 2:30 to 4pm EST time, 7:30 to 9pm UK time, 9:30 to 11pm in Khartoum  This is a hybrid event where Saferworld’s Sudanese partners Zenab, SORD and women activists will share stories of resilience that highlight the urgent need for genuine partnerships and flexible funding.

Join our webinar 'Addressing gender-based violence and online violence: community-led initiatives in Somalia and Yemen'

This webinar will highlight the vital role of community-led initiatives in effectively preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV), including technology-facilitated online violence. Four women activists from Somalia and Yemen will share their experiences and insights.

It’s time to make the Women, Peace and Security agenda work for women everywhere

To mark this year's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, our partners share reflections on how they are localising the Women, Peace and Security agenda to meet different women's needs and visions for gender equality. 

Illustrating change: meet the artist bringing our work to life

"A good partner helps us grow": partnering differently with women's rights organisations in South Sudan

In the second edition of our blog series on equitable partnerships, Elizabeth, Grace and Joseph discuss their experiences of working for women’s rights organisations in South Sudan.

Yemen’s new activism hubs are strengthening women’s voices

On International Women’s Day 2023, activists in Yemen share their experiences of working together to improve gender equality and women’s rights, in our newly established activism hubs in Taiz and Aden.

New UK Plan is step in right direction – but only with a peacebuilding approach will it deliver the radical goals of the Women, Peace and Security agenda

In the run up to the 25th anniversary of UN Security Council 1325, the UK has launched its fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Though a positive step, the government must take an ambitious approach to implementation if it wants to make genuine progress towards peace and gender equality.

“No justice for women, no peace”: activists highlight the barriers women are facing in Somalia

To mark this year’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we hear from our partners and the women we work with in Somalia about what needs to change.