Statement on the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security
Statement on the 25th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security Our Commitment to Human Rights Law in the Face of Ongoing Conflicts 31 October 2025 Thirty-one October 2000 marked an extraordinary milestone for peace and equality. The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, […]
Why Ending Violence Is Smart Economics – Join The Virtual Conversation
Dear Global Community, We’re pleased to share that Every Woman will be in Doha, Qatar, for the Second World Summit for Social Development and will be cohosting a virtual solutions session with Women for Human Rights – Nepal: THE PRICE OF INACTION The Economic Costs of Violence Against Women & Girls and What Budgetary […]
Every Woman Announces CEO Transition and New Interim Leadership
Photo: Lisa Ellis Message from the Board of Directors Dear Global Community, After thirteen years of extraordinary leadership, Lisa Shannon will be transitioning from her role as CEO of Every Woman this December and stepping into a new role as Founder in Residence. Lisa’s vision and courage have transformed Every Woman from an ambitious idea […]
A joyful shift in role. Unwavering commitment.
Photo: Lisa in Nepal with coalition member Upasana Rana Dearest friends, Some news! In December, I’ll be shifting from my role as CEO to “Founder in Residence” at Every Woman. After 13 years, this is no small shift—but it is a joyful one. I believe with all my heart that it will strengthen our mission […]
UNGA80 Commitments Must Become Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
During the UN General Assembly, 109 governments made 212 commitments toward the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action on gender equality, including actions to end violence against women and girls. UN Women called these commitments “the strongest multilateral stand for women and girls in the past 30 years.” These commitments are a promising and […]
UNGA80: In Solidarity for Women’s and Girls’ Rights
Every Woman is heading to New York for the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week at a moment of profound global challenge. Conflicts continue to upend communities, hard-won rights are under threat, and rates of violence against women and girls remain deeply troubling. These realities serve as a stark reminder of the essential role human […]
Welcome Two New Powerful Leaders to Every Woman
Dear Global Community, I’m thrilled to share that two exceptional leaders have joined the Every Woman team. Farida Bena, PhD, our new Director of Diplomacy, has deep expertise in human rights, humanitarian aid, migration, and development, with work that spans the globe, from Geneva to Sub-Saharan Africa to South Asia. She has worked with […]
Human Rights Council: A Win for Women & Girls
Every Woman Diplomacy Team at the Human Rights Council, Geneva – Amjad Chatila, Farida Bena, Diane Vissoh By DIANE VISSOH On June 25, during the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council, nations gathered for an interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Ms. Reem Alsalem. Every nation […]
Every Woman Fellows – Shaping the Future of Equality
Nancy Akeyo, Kenya, participating in the Every Woman Fellowship, February 2025 The Every Woman Fellowship is an online, peer-to-peer leadership program that builds the capacity of women’s rights activists to advocate for laws and policies to end violence against women and girls. Since the program’s launch in 2021, over 400 women’s rights activists in 64 […]
Letter from New York – CSW69
Every Woman Diplomacy Team at the United Nations By DIANE VISSOH and AMJAD CHATILA Dear Global Community, We recently returned home from attending the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York. It was our first time participating in this historic gathering, and experiencing CSW in person was incredibly, […]