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International Women's Day 2026
On International Women’s Day we highlight the stories of women speaking out for peace and justice around the world.
By Anonymous in Tehran
One woman’s account of the “intense anxiety” of life under heavy bombardment in Tehran.
One woman’s account of the “intense anxiety” of life under heavy bombardment in Tehran.
The question that occupies all our minds is: what is going to happen?
Sometimes I think how good it is that my husband passed away last year and did not live to see this.
Even in this situation, we still hope for a bright and free future for Iran.
By Thanaa Jebbi in London
In Syria as elsewhere, women are granted dignity selectively.
In Syria as elsewhere, women are granted dignity selectively.
By Ruqaya Al-Najafi in Mosul
Economic empowerment fuels a new chapter for women in a city once ravaged by war.
Economic empowerment fuels a new chapter for women in a city once ravaged by war.
By Alina Kondratenko in Ukraine
One woman’s experience of enduring Russian captivity and pursuing her abuser through the courts.
One woman’s experience of enduring Russian captivity and pursuing her abuser through the courts.
By Rabia Çetin in Istanbul
Women’s willingness to alter their hair in solidarity with those suffering violence is “an alternative method of writing history”.
Women’s willingness to alter their hair in solidarity with those suffering violence is “an alternative method of writing history”.
By Nadia Samet-Warren
Conflict creates catastrophic, gender-specific crises, with women from minorities even worse impacted.
Conflict creates catastrophic, gender-specific crises, with women from minorities even worse impacted.
Civil society campaigns for a clear legal definition of sexual harassment that would allow abusers to be held accountable.
By Francesca Binda
Beyond the panels, hashtags, and polished statements, the lives of frontline activist are at risk..
Beyond the panels, hashtags, and polished statements, the lives of frontline activist are at risk..