These organizations work to end violence against women 24/7, 365 days a year

Follow and support them this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Global Fund for Women @globalfundwomen

is a leading funder of gender justice organizations, initiatives, and movements worldwide, supporting feminist activists in driving gender equality around the world. To date, Global Fund for Women has given nearly $185 million in grants to over 5,000 organizations in 176 countries.

Girl Up @girlup

focuses on equity for girls and women in spaces where they are unheard or underrepresented. They operate a global network of regional affiliates that impact 315,000 girls and youth leaders in 155 countries and all 50 U.S. states, developing transformative leaders who advance gender justice worldwide.

Darfur Women Action Group @darfurwomenaction

is dedicated to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Darfur, Sudan, by providing education for internally displaced children and creating Women's Empowerment Centers. These centers offer healthcare, psycho-social counseling, and safe spaces for survivors of sexual violence, fostering empowerment for women and children.

Malala Fund @malalafund

is working for a world where every girl can learn and lead. With $59M in Malala Fund programs spanning 7 countries, they invest in educators and activists fighting for girls' education in countries where they are most likely to be out of school, working to ensure that every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, quality education.

FEMALE @femalecomms

is a grassroots feminist collective in Lebanon, founded by young feminists and journalists. It aims to create a just, patriarchy-free world by promoting intersectionality in feminism and combatting the misrepresentation and objectification of women, girls, and nonbinary individuals.

La Via Campesina @la_via_campesina_official

is a global movement of peasant farmers and agricultural workers advocating for food sovereignty, land reform, and sustainable practices. They empower 200 million small-scale food producers in the Global South and advocate for their rights and recognition worldwide.

Goma Actif @gomactif

is a grassroots collective in Goma, DRC, providing voluntary aid to communities impacted by crisis and displacement. They mobilize local volunteers—artists, musicians, journalists, and traders—to meet urgent needs like food distribution and health monitoring in camps.

Me Too International @metoomvmt

me too. International, founded by Tarana Burke, expands the conversation around sexual violence by amplifying marginalized survivors' voices, promoting survivor-centered solutions, and fostering healing through "empowerment through empathy" framework that builds community leadership and resources for survivors around the world.

Catcalls of NYC @catcallsofnyc

is an intersectional feminist initiative that raises awareness about street harassment using colorful chalk art and digital media. They share first-hand stories of harassment to uplift survivors and educate everyone about its impacts, inspiring thousands of young activists as part of the 
Chalk Back movement.

Dismantle Damon @dismantle_damon

supports women* prisoners who are held in Damon prison, aiming to amplify their voices and highlighting their resistance. They demand the destruction of Damon prison and the release of women prisoners, mostly Palestinian women, an example of resistance and struggle despite living inhumane prison conditions.

New Hope Girls @newhope.girls

rescues and supports girls who are victims of abuse and exploitation in the Dominican Republic, focusing on education and economic empowerment as key tools to break the cycles. In 2023, they successfully helped 280 girls return to school.

She’s the First 
@shesthefirst

is dedicated to creating a world where every girl can choose her own future. They collaborate with grassroots organizations to provide girls with the education, mentorship, and resources they need to become leaders, directly impacting more than 159,700 girls across 42 countries each year.
@heyberna

Girls Against Oppression @girlsagainstoppression

is fighting for a world where women, girls, and gender marginalised people can be free from gender-based violence and oppression. Through education, advocacy, and building their community of over 93,000 people, they support SA survivors and work to dismantle rape culture.

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TAKE ACTION

❇️ Support the organizations featured that 
are dedicated to ending violence against women.

❇️ Challenge gender-based violence by speaking out against discrimination in 
your community. 


❇️ Engage in conversations that address 
and dismantle harmful stereotypes and behaviors.

❇️ Join the 16 Days of Activism campaign
❇️ Access resources for survivors and mental health at feminists.co/mental-health-help

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