Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

June 28, 2023 at 11:14 AM

LGBTQI+ community under threat in Uganda

LGBTQI+ community under threat in Uganda Homosexual acts were already illegal in Uganda, but a new law has criminalised it even further.  Hi John, There’s still time to add your name and message of support to LGBTQI+ activists facing increased h…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

June 23, 2023 at 1:42 PM

TAKE ACTION: Solidarity with Uganda this Pride month

TAKE ACTION: Solidarity with Uganda this Pride month Uganda is now one of the most dangerous countries to be LGBTQI+ after President Museveni signed a new bill into law. Hi John, It's official. Uganda is now one of the most dangerous countries t…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 1:45 PM

Women backing women

Women backing women These women are tackling long held beliefs in their community. Hi John, Would you speak up if you witnessed an injustice?  A group of women in Kajiado County, Kenya are doing just that. They had enough of the violence and in…

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  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

March 16, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Nurturing Girl Power 💥

Nurturing Girl Power 💥 Making space for girls to speak up and own their power.  Hi John, Last week I shared Srijana’s act of #EverydayFeminism, which was to acknowledge those who came before us. The generations of women, men, and people of diver…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

March 10, 2023 at 4:44 PM

Have your say 📣

Have your say 📣 How do you practice feminism in your daily life? Let us know!  Hi John, Have you ever wondered: how can one person make a difference? The truth is, no act of feminism is too insignificant to influence those around us. From chall…

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  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM

The world needs #EverydayFeminism

The world needs #EverydayFeminism Women’s rights are under threat. What can we do?  Dear John, This International Women’s Day, we’re calling for #EverydayFeminism - daily acts that promote a gender-just, equal wo…

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  Maryam Rahmani / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 9:00 AM

Afghan women’s rights are hanging by a thread

Afghan women’s rights are hanging by a thread Womankind restarting work with Afghan organisations with immediate effect.  Dear John, My name is Maryam Rahmani and I have joined Womankind Worldwide as an advisor/advocate on Afghan…

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  Twasiima & Siobhan / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

January 1, 2023 at 12:44 PM

A season of change

A season of change Looking back at a fruitful year at Womankind Worldwide Hi John, As 2022 has drawn to a close, we’re taking stock of an energising year at Womankind. I’m sure you don’t need reminding that we’re…

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  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 3:14 PM

Ordinary women doing extraordinary things

Ordinary women doing extraordinary things Caroline & Rosemary are both powerful agents of change in their communities.  Hi John,   This Christmas we’re shining a light on women who are leaders in their communit…

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  Martina Hoggart / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

December 17, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Leading by example

Leading by example This Christmas we’re shining a light on women who have broken down barriers.   Hi John,   This Christmas we’re shining a light on the women who have broken down barriers and challenged social norms to become le…

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  Hannah / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

December 5, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Big Give: goal not met ⏳

Big Give: goal not met ⏳ Time is running out — you only have until midday tomorrow to double your donation.  John, time is running out — you only have until midday tomorrow to double your donation in our largest-ever Big Give Challenge.    Your m…

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  Hannah / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

December 3, 2022 at 10:49 AM

One donation, twice the impact!

One donation, twice the impact! Make your gift go twice as far in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this weekend.  Hi John, It's such a busy time of year so sharing an email we sent earlier this week in case you missed it. Thanks for reading.  Hannah Little…

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  Hannah / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

December 1, 2022 at 2:54 PM

When everyone’s against you

When everyone’s against you Even her father wanted her to be cut. John, Forced to leave school and marry at 17, Mercy (pictured above) was ostracised by her in-laws for not undergoing FGM...    She fled to her father’s house — b…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 12:14 PM

NOW LIVE: The Big Give 2022

NOW LIVE: The Big Give 2022 Double your donation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this week.  Dear John, Right now, a rising movement of young girls in Uganda are demanding the end of female genital mutilation (FGM) — and we …

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

November 18, 2022 at 9:00 AM

A woman’s place is...

A woman’s place is… ..in government! Send support to the trailblazing candidates standing for election in Nepal.  Dear John, A general election is taking place this Sunday (Nov 20th) in Nepal. And thanks to some of our partner o…

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  Caroline Haworth / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 2:03 PM

We believe another world is possible. Do you?

We believe another world is possible. Do you? This week we launched ‘Our Feminist Future’, Womankind's bold, new strategy until 2030. Read how we plan to support feminist movements..  Dear John, This week we launched ‘Our Femini…

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  Hannah / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 9:14 AM

Any news?

Any news? We’ve selected three recent blogs for you to enjoy as the seasons change. Dear John, As the seasons change, it's the perfect time to catch up on some reading. Here are three pieces from our blog that we're sure you'll …

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  Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

August 8, 2022 at 8:14 AM

We're counting on you, John..

We're counting on you, *|FNAME|*.. Just 8 hours left to reach our goal for front line women's rights organisations in Africa and Asia.  John, there are’s just 8 hours left for us to reach our £8,000 goal for feminist groups across the world, but…

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  Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

August 3, 2022 at 7:44 AM

Imagine this..

Imagine this.. Make sure that whatever the future holds, women will have the power to change lives.  John, imagine being fired from your job for your sexuality. And then violently thrown out of your home.   When it happened to Gloriah in Uganda, …

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  Laura, Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 9:29 AM

This is what you can do...

This is what you can do… We all need a space where we can truly be ourselves.. John,   There’s one meeting a year that brings lesbian and queer women together in a country where being in a gay relationship is illegal. And it’s soon.   Freedom and…

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  Piyumi, Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 8:44 AM

What John can do today.

What *|FNAME|* can do today.  I just got off the phone… John, I’ve just got off the phone with Gloriah from Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG). She and her colleagues help to run Uganda’s first lesbian drop-in centre and clinic. I need to share what…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 11:50 AM

It's International Women's Day!

It's International Women's Day! Connect with the global women's movement this #IWD22. Dear John, It’s International Women’s Day! It’s a time to connect with the global sisterhood and shine a spotlight on endemic issues that are holding women bac…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 6:24 PM

Tomorrow's the day!

Tomorrow's the day! March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a global day of action. Hi John,   Tomorrow marks International Women’s Day. A global day of action against the endemic issues that deny women equality.    Anger, frustration, sadness…

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  Florence Chester · [email protected]

February 19, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Let’s make #ConnectionsCount on March 8th.

Let’s make #ConnectionsCount on March 8th. Unite on International Women’s Day to end violence against women and girls Hi John, International Women’s Day is just around the corner on March 8th. For many, International Women’s Day is a day to com…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

February 12, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Ecofeminist action in Uganda

Ecofeminist action in Uganda Land - it’s control and ownership – is at the heart of power relationships in Uganda.  Hi John, In 2019, 514 generous Womankind supporters pledged their support to families facing forced evictions in Uganda. The UK G…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

January 7, 2022 at 9:59 AM

Womankind Worldwide: Our impact in 2021

Womankind Worldwide: Our impact in 2021 Plus what’s in store for 2022.. Dear John, I hope your 2022 has started with some hope and optimism. As we look forward to another year working closely with our partners and the women and girls they suppo…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Empowering the next generation 👭

Empowering the next generation 👭 Beatrice supports girls to speak up against FGM in Eastern Uganda.  Dear John, Following our email last week I wanted to show the difference your support can make for someone who is battling daily for girls to ch…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Standing up! Speaking out!

Standing up! Speaking out! How we're supporting girls to speak up against FGM in Uganda.  Dear John, As the world grapples with the latest strain of COVID, young girls in Uganda face an additional threat. Since the pandemic closed schools in 202…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 7, 2021 at 12:11 PM

We did it!

We did it! ‘Opportunities for marginalised young women’ will go ahead in 2022! Dear John, I am delighted to let you know we have met our target in the Big Give Christmas Challenge! A huge thanks to the record 424 of you who helped secure this y…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 9:14 AM

It's hanging in the balance!

It's hanging in the balance! We have £11,000 left to raise in the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Dear John, We have £11,000 left to raise in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge. Can you help ensure our project supporting young women in Ethio…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:30 PM

This week £1 = £2

This week £1 = £2 Double your donation in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Until Tuesday 7th Dec.  Dear John, The Big Give Christmas Challenge is now OPEN.   Don’t miss the opportunity to double your donation until the challenge closes at midda…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 10:29 AM

One year on...

One year on... Discover the impact of the Big Give Christmas Challenge.  Hi John, It’s been one year since 392 generous supporters secured our project with Siiqqee Women’s Development Association in the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Today I’d li…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

November 1, 2021 at 3:45 PM

It can't continue like this..

It can't continue like this.. There's no planet B!  Hi John, This week 200 world leaders will meet in Glasgow for COP26, a United Nations summit on tackling climate change. The past decade was the warmest on record. It’s clear that urgent action…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

October 8, 2021 at 10:14 AM

Where there’s a will..

Where there’s a will.. ..women will find a way! Hi John, Heard the phrase change doesn’t happen overnight? Well, it’s certainly true for women’s rights. The freedoms we enjoy today were won through the determination of brave women across genera…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

August 24, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Solidarity with Afghan women ✊

Solidarity with Afghan women ✊ Three ways you can help... Hi John, I’m sure you are as distressed as I am about what is currently unfolding in Afghanistan. As the Taliban regain control, the hard-won rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girl…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

August 9, 2021 at 8:59 AM

Who's in the room? It matters.

Who's in the room? It matters. What is advocacy? And why is it important for women’s rights? Hi John, For many of us, advocacy can feel out of our reach. Like something for the world’s elite and has little impact on our day-to-day lives. But in …

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

July 9, 2021 at 9:00 AM

How far could you go for women's rights?

How far could you go for women's rights? 26.2 miles? Join Team Womankind for the London Marathon  Hi John, Are you a lifelong runner? Or perhaps you started jogging during lockdown?  If so, you could do something incredible for women's rights… …

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

June 9, 2021 at 10:44 AM

Tell Boris Johnson to support women’s rights!

Tell Boris Johnson to support women’s rights! Today marks a day of action to stop the rollback on women’s rights.. Dear John, This weekend Boris Johnson will host a summit of 7 leaders from some of the world's largest economies. The G7 will meet…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

May 28, 2021 at 8:37 AM

What's happening in Nepal?

What's happening in Nepal? Deadly surge of COVID-19 has hit Nepal. Read how partners are responding... Dear John, I'm sure you've read about the devastating COVID-19 situation currently unfolding in India. But neighb…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

May 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM

URGENT: Nepal is in crisis

URGENT: Nepal is in crisis  Deadly surge of COVID-19 has hit Nepal. Read how partners are responding... Dear John, I'm sure you've read about the devastating COVID-19 situation currently unfolding in India. But neigh…

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  Hannah Little / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

April 15, 2021 at 9:44 AM

Our commitment to anti-racism 🚫

Our commitment to anti-racism 🚫 Read our pledge to tackle racism across our organisation and sector.  Dear John, Last week Womankind publicly launched our anti-racism pledge, making commitments to reckoning with the colonial past…

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  Mariah Bush / Womankind Worldwide · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 9:14 AM

Final call to make twice the difference!

Final call to make twice the difference! We've extended our match appeal into April! Hi John,   I hope you’ve enjoyed reading and participating in all the activity this month around International Women’s Day.   Over the month, w…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 12:29 PM

International Women's Day is coming up!

International Women's Day is coming up! Get involved with our 25 Challenge! Dear John, Women make up ½ of the world’s population. But did you know that just ¼ of the world’s parliamentarians are women? Just 25% to be exact. Wh…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Looking to 2021

Looking to 2021 Goodbye & good riddance to 2020! Dear John, As we say goodbye and good riddance to 2020 and look with cautious optimism to 2021, we’re reflecting on all that has been achieved in a year nobody could have pla…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 22, 2020 at 4:29 PM

Safety is key 🔑

Safety is key 🔑 Especially true for girls in Kenya in right now. Dear John, We have all become familiar with disruption this year. Events cancelled, workplaces shut, family gathered via computer screen. But for girls in Kenya,…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 12, 2020 at 4:44 PM

We did it!

We did it! This year's Big Give project will go ahead in 2021!  Dear John, I am delighted to announce that we have reached our target in the Big Give Christmas Challenge! A huge thank you to the record 393 generous supporters…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 12:14 PM

This week £1 equals £2

This week £1 equals £2 Make twice the impact until Tues (Dec 8th) Dear John   We have 5 days left in this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge and £20,368 still to raise!  Can you help us fund this year’s project ‘Women Leading …

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 12:41 PM

Big Give Christmas Challenge is now live!

Big Give Christmas Challenge is now live! Double your donation for the next 7 days in our annual matched giving challenge! Dear John,    The 2020 Big Give Christmas Challenge is now open!   From now until next Tuesday (8th Dec) …

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 8:30 AM

Speaking truth to power 📣

Speaking truth to power 📣 We’re not going to let a global pandemic stand in the way of holding world leaders to account!  Hi John,  We’ve all experienced the disappointment of plans cancelled due to COVID-19. Sadly, the global…

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  Hannah Little · [email protected]

August 11, 2020 at 9:52 AM

Uplifting news? Yes please!

Uplifting news? Yes please! Three stories to inspire hope for the future. Hi John,  Who doesn’t need a boost these days? Here are three stories from our partner organisations that inspire hope for the future. …

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