This Women’s History Month, we’re launching Leading the Change — a global campaign showcasing how women across the world are leading transformative change in their communities. Follow along as we highlight what women’s leadership looks like in action. #LeadingTheChange

Family laws are NOT neutral. They shape whether women can own property, secure rights in marriage & divorce, maintain custody of their children, & inherit what is rightfully theirs. They determine economic participation, safety during conflict, & ability to build secure futures.

In this personal reflection, Jacqueline Pitanguy, Executive Director of WLP Brazil CEPIA, traces her long & complex relationship with the United States, reminding us that feminist democratic practice requires memory, honesty, & solidarity across borders. revista.drclas.harvard.edu/from-youth-d...

At Bir Duino’s International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Kyrgyzstan, youth activists from our Moroccan Partner, ADFM, hosted a virtual session to share how they are shaping gender justice from the ground up.

Storytelling can be a tool of resistance when civic space is under attack. As the world grapples with rising threats & an erosion of human rights, WLP Kyrgyzstan Bir Duino created a space for artists and activists to come together under the theme 'Resilience in Times of Crisis.'

Hope isn’t passive—it’s something we build together. As we bring 2025 to a close and celebrate 25 years of WLP, we’re honoring the diverse leaders across our Partnership who refused to cede ground, even in the face of crisis. Read more: wlp.digital/2025

This weekend, delegates from @fidh-official.bsky.social who were scheduled to participate in WLP Kyrgyzstan Bir Duino's International Human Rights Film Festival were inexiplicably denied entry into the country. Border officials provided no explanation for their denial, blocking ability to appeal.

⚠️Gender-based digital political violence is not just an attack on social media: it is a strategy of silencing, control, and exclusion that intensifies in electoral contexts. 👉This violence is not isolated. It is systematic. It is structural. It is intersectional.

⚠️The digital hypersexualization of Black, migrant, and dissident bodies is a form of racial and gender-based violence. Studies in the region show how racism and digital hate restrict rights and limit public participation.

🚨Algorithms, despite their apparent neutrality, reflect and amplify racial biases and discrimination present in society. This happens because they are trained on data that contain historical patterns of inequality and exclusion, negatively impacting racialized people.

#NiñasNoMadres #EmbarazoInfantilForzadoEsTortura #GirlsNotMothers #ForcedChildPreganancyisTorture

Women Human Rights Defenders are facing unprecedented threats — from online harassment to political retaliation. This week only, your gift is DOUBLED✊🏾✨️ Stand with defenders across the globe and ensure no woman fights for rights alone. Donate now👉🏿 wlp.digital/Match

Misogyny is the foundation of violence against women. The language is sexualized and denigrating. It intensifies if the woman deviates from the "norm." It exploits our private lives for public judgment. Violence is systemic. It's not a coincidence, it's a structure.

Screens don’t hide violence — they amplify it. Online homophobia keeps growing and hits LGBTIQ+ women the hardest. Insults, threats, and digital hate are not “just the internet”: they are real violence. That’s why we must talk about it, make it visible, & resist it together. ✊🏽

🚨 ACTIVIST! Are you suffering from digital harassment? Attacks against women defenders are systematic and seek to cause exhaustion. You are not alone, and you do not have to put up with it.

WLP Mauritania AFCF is advancing women’s leadership through new national & regional initiatives, leading to 99 women being elected in recent years, including to mayoral & ministry positions.

In the face of digital violence, hope is woven collectively. Feminist collectives and student networks are already supporting victims and creating prevention campaigns.  📢 Let's join the support networks: digital transformation begins with solidarity and joint action.

From Mexico to Chile, studies show that about 45% of female university students have experienced some form of digital violence: offensive comments, persistent harassment, non-consensual sharing of content, and even AI-generated deepfakes.

In Latin America, thousands of students have suffered digital violence: harassment, stalking, non-consensual dissemination of images, and attacks on social media. This violence is part of a university culture that reproduces inequalities, controls, and silences women.

WLP Kyrgyzstan Bir Duino helped drive a major resolution adopted at the 42nd FIDH Congress condemning growing repression across Eastern Europe and Central Asia and calling for accountability, justice, and stronger protections for civil society.

After repeated failure by the government to address abuse, bullying & misconduct in schools, WLP Malaysia AWAM and 80+ organizations & individuals call for the creation of an independent public ombudsman for schools. wlp.digital/892

What's happening with young men online? Online violence has deep roots: loneliness, rigid masculinity mandates, and digital spaces that turn pain into hate. But there is another path. One where men can be allies in building safer networks and relationships.

What can men do about digital violence? We share concrete actions to move from complicity to care, from silence to action. Because when men take shared responsibility, online spaces become filled with respect and safety.

Noeleen Heyzer, a member of WLP’s advisory council, and Susana Malcorra argue that the next leader of the UNHCR should be a woman in order to bring a gender-sensitive leadership approach to the position. #WomenLeaders

1 in 3 women globally face GBV, but in Morocco, that number jumps to over 80%. On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, WLP Morocco ADFM's Meryam Moudjaoui highlighted the urgent need for prevention and support. www.medi1news.com/fr/article/3...

Much of the harmful discourse and online aggression comes from men who reproduce sexist ideas: coordinated attacks, harassment, doxxing, non-consensual sharing of images, or misogynistic messages. But there are also men choosing a different path, deactivating violent practices.

This International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we’re standing together against all forms of gender-based violence.  Follow our #16DaysofActivism campaign to learn more about the problem and ways to fight back.

Digital GBV is more than a tech problem. It’s a growing human rights crisis. Women and girls are facing online abuse that silences their voices, invades their privacy, threatens their safety, and limits their ability to participate fully in political, economic, and public life.

Around the world, women and girls are facing increasing levels of digital abuse. As technology evolves faster than our legal systems, billions of women and girls remain unprotected.

The numbers are alarming: 85% of girls and women worldwide have experienced digital violence — many without realizing it or knowing where to seek help. It takes a whole village to raise and protect a child and digital citizenship is daily practice. Here are essential tips:

Digital violence is not “virtual” — it affects the daily lives of girls and women. Harassment, stalking, image leaks, exposure and control over online spaces are GBV. Recognizing the signs is an important step toward breaking the silence and strengthening support networks.

SIGI-J, CEADER, FWID, Bir Duino, and Aurat Foundation are turning local challenges into powerful models for resilience. Their work shows how climate solutions grow when grassroots communities lead. #COP30 #ClimateJusticeisGenderJustice #ClimateSolutions

In our latest blog, Jayamalar Samuel from AWAM (WLP Malaysia) reflects on how women sustain economies through unpaid #CareWork at the cost of their own well-being, underscoring why recognition, redistribution, & support are vital for equality.✨ 📖Read more: wlp.digital/care25

Since 2021, CEPIA, in partnership with WLP, has brought together organizations from Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Argentina, and other countries in a vibrant, diverse, and collective effort — Latin American Dialogues for Democracy and Women's Human Rights.

From rural organizing to international conference rooms, SWRC, CEPIA, Fórum Mulher, GIPS/WAR, and ADFM are reshaping climate and land policy, centering women's voices in the process. #ClimateJusticeisGenderJustice #COP30 #WomenLeaders #LandRights

Women everywhere are building the solutions our planet needs, with little to no support from governments, philanthropists, and funders. But Hafsat Abiola reminds us that investing in women’s climate leadership isn’t optional. It’s the path to survival. #ClimateJusticeisGenderJustice #COP30

Natural disasters are increasing, and while outside aid organizations often come to help with relief, it is local feminist organizations that truly lead response efforts. Our Partners are ensuring that recovery plans don't leave women behind. #ClimateJustice #AcrossthePartnership

WLP Partners FWID (Egypt), GIPS/WAR (Senegal), WYDII (Indonesia), and Bir Duino (Kyrgyzstan) are providing women and youth with the tools to advocate for #ClimateJustice, shape policy, protect their communities, and build more sustainable futures. #COP30

As world leaders are negotiating global climate targets at #COP30, women farmers in Senegal are already living the consequences of the climate crisis. WLP Senegal, GIPS/WAR, is calling for investment in local solutions and land rights for rural women. www.seneweb.com/fr/news/Soci...

Tolekan of Bir Duino, Andrea of CEPIA, and Julie of GIPS/WAR, remind us of the essential role of women in the fight for climate justice. Women are already doing the work, developing the strategies, & driving solutions. It's time we listen. The future depends on it. #COP30

WLP echoes @unwomen.bsky.social's call for a transformative, fully funded Gender Action Plan at #COP30 to center gender equality in climate action. Read UN Women's call for action👇🏽🌍 wlp.digital/UNWomen-GAP25 #COP30 #GenderActionPlan #ClimateJusticeIsGenderJustice #FeministClimateAction #womenlead

“If we want to solve this climate crisis, we need to add women.” -Hafsat Abiola (WLP Board & @projdandelion.bsky.social) For decades, men have dominated international climate negotiations. As COP marks its 30th year, WLP is calling for delegates to center women’s voices and leadership.💪🏽✨

WLP recently joined artists & activists at the Second Global Artivism Convening, resulting in a declaration that called on the governments at #COP30 to commit to a fast & just transition away from fossil fuels, centering intersectional justice. Read the full Declaration: wlp.digital/artivism-dec...

WLP stands with Bir Duino Kyrgyzstan in condemning the Kyrgyz government’s decision to reinstate the death penalty. This move threatens human rights and undermines justice for survivors of sexual violence. #SupportSurvivors Read more: wlp.digital/BD-deathpena...

WLP Brazil CEPIA is extending its reproductive rights campaign to a 5th city this week. Using artivism and public actions in Salvador, they're highlighting the urgent need to ensure safe and legal access to reproductive healthcare. #AcrossthePartnership bahianoticia.com.br/10/2025/acao...

WLP stands in solidarity with ATFD, whose activities have been unjustly suspended by Tunisian authorities. This action is a grave violation of fundamental freedoms and a setback for gender equality and human rights. Read our full statement: wlp.digital/ATFD #WomensRights

Join WLP for the Second Global #Artivism Convening where our Morroccan and Brazilian partners, ADFM and CEPIA, will highlight how they're using art to advance #GenderEquality. Join us virtually or in person in Brazil! Register at👉 globalartivism.org/convening

Care work is the foundation of every economy. This #InternationalDayOfCare, we're highlighting how our Partners are working to transform care from invisible labor into visible power. 💪🏽✨ Read about AWAM, CEPIA, and Fórum Mulher's advocacy: wlp.digital/idoc25

Discriminatory family laws don’t just violate rights—they hold back entire economies. As part of #GCEFL, WLP convened leaders from governments, UN agencies, & CSOs at #HRC60 to spotlight how #FamilyLawReform is key to women’s economic empowerment. Read more: wlp.digital/HRC60

As part of GCEFL, WLP and @equalitynow.bsky.social submitted recommendations to UN OHCHR on ending child, early & forced marriage. Featuring insights from our partners in Indonesia (WYDII) & Egypt (FWID). wlp.digital/child-marria... #GCEFL #EqualityinFamilyLaw