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World Water Day: Over 350,000 walk for water

Over 350,000 people – spanning 60 countries – are this week taking part in the World Walks for Water.

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Afghan “code of conduct” threatens women’s rights

Afghanistan’s president, Hamid Karzai, has endorsed a "code of conduct" which presents a set of guidelines religious women should obey in Afghanistan.

International Women's Day: Celestina's story

30-year-old housewife and mother of five Celestina de Jesus Correia dropped out at sixth grade of primary school in 1988. Like most women in her village in East Timor she looks after her children at home while her husband works.

International Women's Day: Unlocking the power of women and girls

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March. It's an opportunity to honour the inspiring women who are changing their communities and societies around the world.

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.