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International Women’s Day: A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work

Tuesday 8 March marks the 100th year of International Women’s Day. This year, celebrations focus on education and training for women.

Of the world’s poorest billion people, 70 per cent are women and girls. Education and training are vital so they can get a job and provide for their families.

International women's day: Nitu's story

Nitu has a shining smile and bright eyes that catch your attention long before you notice her crutches and the way she carefully holds her left leg.

The Listening Room Appeal

Join us to support women who have been subjected to rape in war-torn central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rape is used as a weapon of war. When women are raped, they are often rejected by their families and community. They are then expected to maintain a silence while suffering physical pain, mental anguish and social isolation.

“Helping women gives me strength”

Founding Avega East, a Rwandan women’s association, helped Odette Kayirere find new meaning to life after the murder of her husband in the 1994 genocide.

Bishops condemn Congo atrocities

As we mark 16 days of activism against gender violence, we are concerned by reports of atrocities near Goma.