International Rescue Committee

Ending Violence Against Women

Women's Voices from Conflict Zones
In many places around the world women’s basic human rights are still under attack. Learn more about how the IRC works to realize the human rights of women and girls around the world and how you can show your support.
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    The IRC is working with women's advocate Ann Jones to help women in war zones — survivors of conflict, displacement and sexual and domestic violence — use photography to make their voices heard.


    Learn how the IRC partners with communities and local institutions to promote and protect women and girls’ human rights and empower them to enjoy these rights.

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    My name is Amie Kandeh. I help women and girls in Sierra Leone who have suffered terrible violence to heal and thrive.

    In honor of International Women's Day, I am asking you to help the IRC reach more women and girls -- and all whose lives have been torn apart by violent conflict and devastation.

    Donate Now

    Get Beyond Firewood


       

    Every day, millions of refugee women and girls around the world risk being raped, beaten — even killed — as they search for the firewood they need to cook food for their families. It’s happening everywhere from Sudan to Sri Lanka, Ethiopia to Ecuador, and it must not continue.

    Join the campaign from the IRC's affiliate Women's Refugee Commission.

    More from the Field

  • War on Women: Heidi Lehmann, the IRC’s senior technical advisor for gender based violence, says that as devastating and seemingly overwhelming as the "war on women" is, there are things that can be done — must be done — to make a difference
  • Audio Briefing: Heidi discusses what the IRC is doing to help