Blog

09Nov 20

GRWs New Direct Service–Men’s Domestic Nonviolence Program

Global Rights for Women has expanded its work to incorporate Pathways to Family Peace--a program aimed at achieving transformational change for male domestic violence offenders.

06Nov 20

New Domestic Violence Support Network in India

On a recent evening in Maharashtra, India, a group of women from the community met to envision new solutions to gender based violence.

21Sep 20

Violence Against Women and Girls in ICE Custody

Violence against women by state actors is all too common, and we see it in our work around the world.--by Laura Wilson

09Sep 20

My Observations of Pathways to Family Peace Men’s Group

I had the privilege of sitting in on Pathways to Family Peace Men's Non-Violence Program Classes facilitated by Melissa Scaia and co-facilitated by John Heath. Going into the group meetings my perceptions of the men changed.-by Hanna Sobhani

02Sep 20

Call for Artists: Art Auction Fundraiser Global Rights for Women NOW

Global Rights for Women is hosting an art auction fundraiser as part of its virtual event Global Rights for Women NOW, a global gathering in solidarity to end violence against women.--by Patricia Cumbie

03Aug 20

We are Inviting You to be Part of the Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Global Rights for Women NOW is the live gathering in solidarity of women’s human rights featuring international leaders, musicians, artists and people like you who are the changing the world by raising their voices together. -- By Patricia Cumbie

17Jun 20

Meet Activist Darice Chang: Addressing the Gender Gap in Taiwan

Thanks to the efforts of womxn like Darice who use their voice and influence, things are changing in Taiwan and globally because they are committed and “very vocal.”. -- By Patricia Cumbie

05Jun 20

Silence is Violence: Justice for George Floyd

When we hold ourselves and others accountable, that is when we can begin finding ways to fix a broken system. -- By Global Rights for Women

06May 20

Innovations That Address Violence Against Women During COVID-19

At Global Rights for Women, one of our core values is agility in meeting the needs of our partners who work with victims around the world. -- By Laura Wilson, Women's Human Rights Attorney

16Mar 20

Time for Action: The Way to a Binding International Treaty on Violence Against Women

We are thrilled to announce the publication of “Time for Action: The Way to a Binding International Treaty on Violence Against Women,” our second paper in a two part series. Read the full publication, as well as the background and importance here. --By Laura Wilson, Women's Human Rights Attorney

24Feb 20

Women on the Frontlines Promoting Human Rights in India

In February, Cheryl Thomas met with groups of women’s advocates and women's rights organizations across India.-- By Cheryl Thomas, Chief Executive Officer

21Jan 20

Why We are Hopeful for Ending Violence Against Women in Latin America

In December 2019, GRW joined a group of women’s advocates, attorneys, police and government officials from Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras in Antigua, Guatemala.-- By Laura Wilson, Women's Human Rights Attorney

Our Vision

Global Rights for Women is a leading voice in the global movement to end violence against women and girls. GRW builds international partnerships that advance laws, values, and practices to create communities where all women and girls live free from violence and threats of violence. In times of greater resistance to human rights from regressive forces, GRW makes an uncompromising commitment to the universal acceptance of women and girls’ human right to be free from violence.