Womankind Worldwide
UK-based, feminist global women's rights organisation
Womankind Worldwide is a UK-based, feminist global women's rights organisation that works in solidarity with women's movements around the world to bring about lasting change in women's lives. Founded in 1989, Womankind partners with women's movements in Africa and Asia to support them in their efforts to change discriminatory laws and policies, challenge gender norms and stereotypes, and provide transformative programmes and services to women and girls.
In nearly 30 years, Womankind, together with its partners, has supported over 18 million women and girls across more than 70 countries.
Background
Founded by Sir Alec Reed, Womankind was launched on International Women's Day on March 8, 1989. Kate Young was appointed as executive director. On March 8, 2019, the charity will celebrate its 30th anniversary.
Approach
Womankind does not have staff or offices in the countries where they work - instead, they support existing women's movements to strengthen and grow to support women's rights in their local and national contexts. Womankind does this by providing technical support, communications, connectivity and shared learning, advocacy platforms, and funding opportunities.
Together with their partners, Womankind takes a three-pronged approach, working towards:
Policies and laws that tackle discrimination and protect women,
Universal access to appropriate, quality services that protect and restore women's rights, and
Social change that supports the rights of all women and girls.
Aims
Womankind works with its partners in pursuit of three main aims:
An end to all forms of violence against women and girls,
Women's economic rights and control over resources, and
Women's equal influence in decision making and ability to exercise political power.
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