We are thrilled to announce
@OliviaRodrigo
will be donating a portion of Platinum Ticket sales from her
#SOUR
Tour to Women for Women International.
Thank you
@OliviaRodrigo
for standing with us to support the power of women in conflict. Learn more:
Today, an air strike hit the capital
#Tigray
harming civilians and humanitarian workers. This is the third air strike on
#Mekelle
, Tigray just this week.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Mekelle during this time of heightened violence.
#MekelleUnderAttack
"We remind all parties to the conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. This includes hundreds of humanitarian workers working tirelessly to provide assistance to millions of civilians."
#Mekelle
#Tigray
Happy
#Halloween
from WfWI!
@TombRaider
generously donated $20,000 to our efforts supporting women in war-affected areas in honor of
@camilluddington
, one of the many talented actresses to play the character
#LaraCroft
. Thank you for your generosity!
#LIVIES
💜🦋 in honor of Olivia Rodrigo’s 19th bday, we're raising money for
@WomenforWomen
, an international organization that supports the most marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war.
If you can, please donate 👇💜
We’re closely monitoring the situation unfolding in
#Afghanistan
. Our team is safe. They are very sad, but calm, and sheltering in place. We are so proud of them and the work they do serving
#afghanistanwomen
and their families across the country. 1/6
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made."Congratulations to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary on the bench this month.
#tbt
“My village was peaceful. I had a great hotel & a huge house,” says 60-year-old Berhan, reminiscing about her life before conflict & violence erupted in Ethiopia's
#Tigray
region, forcing 60,000+ refugees like her to seek safety in Sudan. This is her story:
You might have read in the news about a conflict taking place in Ethiopia, and emerging evidence of wide-spread rape as a weapon of war occurring in the
#Tigray
region
We’re proud to be among the 10 noble causes featured as part of
@HBO
’s
#IronAnniversary
celebration of
@GameOfThrones
!
Learn more about our Ambassador Sophie Turner’s trip with us to Rwanda by clicking on Women for Women International at
Sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in
#Tigray
,
#Ethiopia
. As well as physical injuries, we know survivors often experience fear, shame, and guilt and desperately need critical health care and psychosocial support.
@WomenforWomen
believes all survivors. (1/2)
.
@KamalaHarris
' victory as the first woman—and the first Black and Asian American—Vice President of the United States is historic: it represents a huge step forward for women’s rights.
“Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.”
Happy Birthday to our amazing supporter and friend
@GillianA
🎈✨! Your kindness, generosity, and dedication inspires us to make a difference everyday!!
For the rest of the month of August, I am donating the first month of every new Message Box subscription to
@WomenforWomen
, an organization supporting Afghan women.
Angelina Jolie uses her power to incite action that protects women and girls in conflict from violence.
"Everyone in this room knows an outcry is not enough.”
We have a responsibility to change attitudes towards women in conflict around the world. 🌍
#TuesdayThoughts
After graduating from the
#StrongerWomenStrongerNations
program, Nankafu joined a brick making group and started her own business. Today, she has earned over $900 and has regained her home! 🧱
Read her story:
Thank you for the overwhelming love and support we’ve received in the past 48 hours. Many of you are deeply concerned and have asked us what we are doing to help our colleagues get out of
#Afghanistan
. 1/5
Tomorrow is
#GivingTuesday
, a day to unleash the power of people to transform their communities and the world. In celebration, we’ve got three ways to give!
1) Make a Donation
2) Sponsor a Sister
3) Host a Fundraiser
Our Ambassador
@GillianA
shares her
#MessageToMySister
to a woman survivor of war this International Women’s Day.
What is your message of sisterhood and support? 💗💌 Share it today 👉 .
"Success isn't about how much money you make. It's about the difference you make in people's lives." Some
#MondayMotivation
from the Queen of Motivation herself,
@MichelleObama
.
‘This is a sight I honestly thought I would never see’ — CNN’s Clarissa Ward is reporting on the ground in Kabul as the Afghan capital devolves into a state of ‘absolute pandemonium’ amid Taliban takeover
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we also call attention to the need to
#EndSexualViolenceinTigray
and
#EndRapeInWar
. Women and girls in Tigray are subjected to atrocities and we cannot be silent.
Powerful words from
@USAmbUN
Linda Thomas-Greenfield regarding the conflict, sexual violence, and now famine in Tigray: "I ask those who refuse to address this issue publicly: Do African lives not matter?"
Happy International Day of Peace! Today, we celebrate the power of women peacemakers around the world. Learn about women's role in peace-building:
#InternationalDayOfPeace
#PeaceDay
“Education is the fundamental right of every
#Afghan
girl” ❤️
We look forward to learning more about Sara’s journey at our upcoming annual luncheon, a week from today!
US troops may be leaving
#Afghanistan
but we are staying. The past few weeks have been traumatic for our Afghan team—those who have left and those who remain. We’re in constant contact, figuring out ways to support them. (1/4)
Thank you
@theIRC
for highlighting brave women like Grace, a single mother and refugee from
#SouthSudan
who is working every day to raise more women up.
Today, according to the
@UN
, the World Food Program ran out of food in
#Tigray
.
Access to food and resources is needed quickly to save lives in this devastating conflict. Read below to learn more.
Today we lost a champion of women's rights - a legend. Let's honor her legacy and collectively continue to fight in the U.S. and globally for all women to live in their full power.
—
Thank you, Justice Ginsburg, for your leadership and courage.
Rest in power.
It’s a year since conflict started in
#Ethiopia
#Tigray
. The situation is complex but this is a really good thread by
@AJEnglish
explaining what's going on.👇
THREAD 🇪🇹
One year on since the beginning of Ethiopia's war, the country finds itself in a seemingly inescapable quagmire.
Here's what you need to know about the civil conflict ⤵️
"Women who are strong, passionate and determined don’t walk around saying, 'Oh, look, I’m difficult.' They just believe they’re living their lives." We love this article on "difficult" women from
@NatGeo
!
.
@TheAmandaGorman
called poetry 'an instrument of social change.' We are moved and inspired by this young woman using her voice, her words, her power.
We are honored to announce award-winning journalist
@clarissaward
as our newest Ambassador. She shares five tips for staying engaged and connected with the news, without getting overwhelmed by negativity>>
Photo Credit: Kate Brooks
We’ve had so many heartfelt messages from our supporters offering to host
#AfghanRefugees
in their own homes. Thank you for your kindness and generosity to all the people of
#Afghanistan
, but especially women and children, at this moment of crisis. (1/3)