23 February 2024
22 February 2024
For many victims and survivors of gender-based violence, having access to a safe space and receiving psychological support is vital to help them move forward. In Grozdana Panić’s experience as a psychologist, the work to assist survivors throughout their process can be both challenging and fulfilling.
7 February 2024
22 December 2023
A better and safer world for women—that was the goal when the organisation Slavic Heart was founded. Today, they offer legal and psychosocial support to victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Ukraine.
22 December 2023
Amid Russian air raids, Women’s Perspectives in Ukraine continue to help women who have suffered from gender-based violence. They fear that violence against women won’t be a priority once the full-scale invasion ends.
21 December 2023
Thanks to Paper Crown Rwanda, the students at G.S Gihogwe meet every Wednesday to learn about their sexual and reproductive rights and gender-based violence—an initiative meant to create lasting social change in Rwanda.
20 December 2023
Economic dependence, disability, and fear of losing her children: Leaving her abusive husband of ten years was all but an easy decision for Milijana Krsmanović. After seeking support from a local women’s rights organisation, she found the strength to reclaim her life and independence.
18 December 2023
Amidst the prolonged armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women’s rights organisations in South Kivu have been instrumental in supporting victims of gender-based violence and advocating for women’s rights for the past 25 years.
13 December 2023
In the wake of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, many accounts of sexual violence committed by Russian forces have begun to surface. And while the media and press focus on these atrocities, women in Ukraine face other types of violence that won’t receive nearly as much attention.
12 December 2023
More than 20,000 survivors of sexual violence in the Kosovo war are still waiting for justice, after almost 20 years. One of them is Vasfije Krasniqi Goodman, who was the first survivor to openly talk about the crimes committed against her.
11 December 2023
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Fight For Right has provided humanitarian aid and evacuation assistance to people with disabilities. With their unique expertise, they are ready to contribute to an inclusive recovery process for Ukraine.
5 December 2023
23 November 2023
At Paper Crown Rwanda, Clementine Nyirarukundo and her colleagues work tirelessly to fight gender inequality and transform deep-rooted social norms in Rwanda. By implementing a unique training programme and engaging young people, they want to break the cycle of violence.
20 November 2023
After two decades of living with an abusive husband, everything changed for Momirka Janković the day she found herself in the emergency room. With support and guidance from a local women’s rights organisation, she found the courage to start over.
17 November 2023
Over the past month, the situation in Gaza has continued to deteriorate. Reports from Kvinna till Kvinna’s colleagues and partners paint a devastating picture of civilians’ struggles amid sustained attacks, with women, children and other vulnerable groups bearing the brunt of the crisis.
10 November 2023
7 November 2023
For more than two decades, Christine Mukarukwaya has been working to support women needing legal assistance. She volunteers at Haguruka, a non-governmental organisation that fights the rights of women and children. Christine offers legal support to women in Rwanda and meets many victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
1 November 2023
The are numerous reasons why countries should adopt a Feminist Foreign Policy. Among other things, it creates accountability and resistance to the anti-gender and anti-feminist movements, and provides an opportunity to stand up for some of the most marginalised.
30 October 2023
Through participating in youth dialogue sessions, Bocso wanted to improve his knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights and gender equality. Now, he organises weekly activities for his community—passing on his learnings to peers and encouraging open conversations.
24 October 2023
20 October 2023
13 October 2023
6 October 2023
2 October 2023
Fostering dialogue and providing education on sexual and reproductive health and rights—that is what Haguruka, one of The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation’s partner organisations in Rwanda, set out to achieve by organising dialogue sessions for young adults. Participants Nadine and Ruth share their experience with the programme.
28 September 2023
In conflict-affected Kosovo, women’s rights organisations have historically stayed united and achieved important victories for equality. Dafina Prekazi and her colleagues are amongst those working to raise awareness of the movement’s crucial role in peacebuilding and promote gender equality.
21 September 2023
20 September 2023
18 September 2023
Earlier this year, the fifth group of Kvinna till Kvinna’s international training programme in collaboration with the Swedish police graduated. We interviewed some of the participants about their “projects for change”.
8 September 2023
When Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2014, Nataliya Vyshnevetska was forced to flee her hometown in eastern Ukraine. Together with others in the same situation, she founded an organisation promoting women’s rights and supporting internally displaced persons—whose voices are heard all too little, she says.
4 September 2023