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United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) Launch Landmark Partnership to Advance Women’s Leadership for Peace

New York, NY — On the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, the United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) and All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN) proudly…

Justice Starts in Communities — So Must the Funding

When conflict weakens institutions, justice does not disappear. It shifts. It shifts to the paralegal helping a survivor navigate a system never designed for her. To the women’s organization documenting…

From crisis response to resilience: How multilateral funds are collectively protecting women and girls

In a small village outside Hebron (Palestine), Mariam’s* world nearly collapsed with a single message. A close friend had secretly taken photos of her without a veil and was threatening…

Students Launch Youth Action Pact for Peace at “Peace Is All of Us” Summit in South Korea

(Jeju-do, Republic of Korea) — Student leaders from Korea’s international schools committed to a Youth Action Pact at the United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF)“ Peace Is All…

Global “Peace Is” Campaign Arrives at the Margins of Historic G20 South Africa, Celebrates Resilience & Solidarity of Women Delivering on the Promise of Peace

(Johannesburg) — On the margins of the first-ever G20 Summit hosted on the African continent, the United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) convened its landmark “Peace is All…

WPHF Brings “Peace Is” Global Campaign to the Halls of UNGA80, Reaffirms UN Mandate for Women & Intergenerational Action for Peace

(New York) — On the sidelines of the 80th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), the United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) convened advocates, grassroots leaders, and…

WPHF Launches Flagship “Peace Is” Campaign, Reignites Global Movement & Collective Action for Peace

(London, United Kingdom) – Ahead of this year’s International Day of Peace on 21 September, the United Nations Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) launched its new “Peace Is” Global…

I Grew Up Under the Taliban. I’m Still Fighting — But Not Without a Cost

August 15, 2025  |  COMMENTARY   I Grew Up Under the Taliban. I’m Still Fighting — But Not Without a Cost Four years have passed since the Taliban took control…

Two UN Funds Launch Results & Renewed Joint Call for Action to Finance Feminist Change

(Geneva) – At a time of converging crises, dangerous escalations in threats to peace and security, unprecedented cuts to development aid, and a global backlash against women’s rights, women led…

UN Fund Launches 2024 Annual Report, Unites Global Actors to Celebrate Impact of Women Advancing Peace in Unprecedented Times

(Geneva) – The United Nations Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) launched its 2024 Annual Report: Financing Women on the Frontlines Advancing Peace on Tuesday at a high-level event at…