How We Work We advance the health and rights of adolescent girls by creating spaces for collective action, championing and supporting youth advocacy, and convening likeminded organizations. In everything we do, we aim to shift power into the hands of those closest to and living the challenges that girls face. Tweets by WomenDeliver Sign Up […]| Women Deliver
Women Deliver Humanitarian Advocates in Lebanon save lives and ensure no one is left behind during COVID-19 We know that there is an urgent need to place a gender lens on COVID-19 responses everywhere, including in humanitarian settings where girls and women are often most at risk. This is true in Lebanon, where the pandemic […] The post A Crisis Within a Crisis: Grassroots Feminist Organizations Press On During COVID-19 in Lebanon appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
Young people are uniquely positioned to address the greatest challenges of our time, from gender inequality to climate change, and now COVID-19. As we mark World Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April — a day to commemorate the importance of creativity and innovation in problem solving — we celebrate the power of young people who are […]| Women Deliver
COVID-19’s social, economic, and health impacts have disrupted nearly every aspect of life for people around the world. Evidence shows that disease outbreak affects women and men differently and that pandemics exacerbate gender inequalities for girls and women. Not only are girls and women often the hardest hit, but we know that girls and women […] The post Mapping the Movement: Young Leaders Around the World Apply a Gender Lens to COVID-19 Response appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
She is a fierce champion of gender equality and human rights. Her appointment demonstrates our commitment to embracing new and diverse perspectives and expertise as we strive to achieve a gender-equal world. New York, 11 April 2022 | Women Deliver is pleased to announce Dr. Maliha Khan as our next President and CEO — after […] The post Women Deliver Names Dr. Maliha Khan as its Next President and CEO appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
By Susan Papp, Divya Mathew, and Darcy Allen De Gracia | 7 June 2021 The 74th World Health Assembly (WHA) was one of the most consequential assemblies in history. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the demands on the World Health Organization (WHO) have never been so significant. This year’s packed agenda reflected this reality, […] The post The 74th World Health Assembly: Propelling Progress for Girls and Women appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
Through a year-long consultative process with partner organizations and experts, Women Deliver launched a new Strategic Framework that is grounded in a human rights approach, guided by anti-colonialist, intersectional feminist principles, and deepens our focus in Health and SRHR, Women’s Economic Rights and Justice, and Climate Action. A world where the guaranteed health and rights […] The post Launched Women Deliver’s 2021-2025 Strategic Framework appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
Each year, starting on 25 November, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December, Human Rights Day, advocates around the world mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV). The global campaign aims to raise awareness on the harm girls and women face, demand accountability from governments and […] The post 16 Rad Changemakers Who Are Working to End Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
Women Deliver Humanitarian Advocates in Lebanon save lives and ensure no one is left behind during the COVID-19 pandemic. We know that there is an urgent need to place a gender lens on COVID-19 responses everywhere, including in humanitarian settings where girls and women are often most at risk. This is true in Lebanon, where […] The post 4 Ways Grassroots Feminist Organizations Are Tackling COVID-19 appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
AUGUST 6, 2020: A massive explosion erupted in Lebanon’s capital on Tuesday evening, killing over 150 people, injuring more than 5000 people, damaging homes, businesses, and already overwhelmed hospitals, and destroying food, medical supplies, and the Beirut port — a critical lifeline for the country. Local women-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) have been among the […] The post Policy Recommendations for Humanitarian Response: In Lebanon & Beyond, Women-Focused Civil Society O...| Women Deliver
Women Deliver welcomed the largest and most diverse new class of Women Deliver Young Leaders to date, made up of 300 young changemakers from 96 countries around the world who are committed to advancing gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights, including on the frontlines of both the COVID-19 response and worldwide movement […] The post Welcomed the Women Deliver Young Leader Class of 2020 appeared first on Women Deliver.| Women Deliver
