News

Susan Fernández is a graduate of the College of William & Mary where she majored in Music with a focus on piano and conducting. Most recently, Susan worked at the University of San Francisco in the Division of Student Life as assistant to the vice provost of student life, and … [Read more...] about Susan Fernández

Join Global Fund for Women and other activists and get loud for women’s human rights by participating in the 2019 Women’s March! The Women’s March is a global movement to unify and empower everyone who stands for human rights, civil liberties, and social justice for all. We stand … [Read more...] about 2019 WOMEN’S MARCH

What keeps activists and women human rights defenders going? Collective and self-care are key. Explore our infographic to learn more about self-care and hear about how we can apply lessons from the women on the front lines of defending human rights to keeping our own activism … [Read more...] about Self-Care and Sustaining Activism: Infographic

Women human rights defenders are at the forefront of advancing rights. They mobilize to create more just and less violent societies—and often at great cost. As a group they face attacks, death threats, travel bans, and surveillance. Their safety and the safety of their families … [Read more...] about Self-care from the frontlines: Women human rights defenders on how they stay motivated to keep fighting

Women human rights defenders and activists embody courage every time they stand up to those not only trying to deny their rights, but to also deny their right to speak out. Mobilizing, resisting, and contending with threats and pressure from repressive governments and policies is … [Read more...] about 10 Quotes to Get Charged Up for 2019