Resources

Conflict, gender-based violence and mental health in Lakes State: Perspectives from South Sudan

"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.

16 Days of Activism: spotlighting women activists and journalists in Somalia

To mark this year's 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, we feature stories from activists and journalists to highlight the power, resolve and solidarity of women activists across Somalia.

“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.

Challenging harmful gender norms for better mental health and peace among women and girls in the Wunlit Triangle, South Sudan

Resourcing change: supporting women’s rights organisations in fragile and conflict-affected states

Bringing people together for religious diversity in Kyrgyzstan

Different ideas on the role of religion in society have led to tensions in Kyrgyzstan. One women-led organisation, Mutakalim, is working hard to address this by promoting religious tolerance and protecting the rights of women – including religious minorities.