Global Network of Women's Shelters

03/03/2026

📢 Join us for a conversation with a global panel on challenges and developments in pathways to justice for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).

How can survivors of GBV uphold their right to safety and self-determination, and what role do shelters and advocates play in this? Each survivor’s experience is unique, so one-size-fits-all systems often overlook the complex barriers they face. This event examines obstacles women across the globe encounter when seeking justice, and the systemic challenges that impede justice.

Join the GNWS parallel event at CSW70 on March 9th to explore this important topic.
🎤 From Safety to Justice: Survivors’ Pathways to Justice in Women’s Shelter Settings
🗓️ Date: March 9th 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30-2:00 PM EST
📍 Location: In-person at the Salvation Army Auditorium in New York City

For those attending NGO CSW, find our event on Whova: https://ngocsw70.events.whova.com/Agenda/5122071
Don’t miss this chance to connect and push for global feminist solidarity! Follow our page for updates! 🔥

10/12/2025

Today is Human Rights Day and the final day of the 16 Days of Activism.
But the fight to end gender-based violence does not end today. Your voice and actions still matter — and they are urgently needed.

Here’s how you can keep driving change:
🤝 Join or create communities that raise awareness and show solidarity.
💜 Support organizations working to end GBV — including by becoming a Friend of GNWS and amplifying a global movement for safety and justice.

About GNWS:
We are a volunteer-run global network connecting women’s shelters, frontline organizations, and national networks around the world. Together, we:
✅ Keep Lila.help running — a global directory of verified helplines and support services.
✅ Coordinate global actions like the World Conference of Women’s Shelters, building stronger, survivor-centered responses.
✅ Ensure survivors’ voices are heard on regional and international platforms.

If you believe every woman and girl deserves safety, dignity, and justice, we encourage you to take action today.
Let’s act in solidarity in the global effort to end gender-based violence.

05/12/2025

At GNWS, we stand with survivors, amplify their voices, and work to create safe, inclusive, and supportive communities for all women and girls.

🌟 What GNWS does:
👉Provides a collective platform for survivors and allies, as well as essential and specialist services.
👉Created a global directory for GBV helplines and service providers for almost every country in the world
👉Promotes advocacy and policy change to prevent GBV.
👉Strengthen and unite women’s shelters around the world.

This year, through our 16 Days campaign, we’ve explored how violence affects women offline and online, and how your voice matters in creating change.

💡 You don’t have to wait to take action:
Become friends of GNSW and be part of the collective voice for survivors
💜You can find more information at: https://gnws.org/join-us/gnws-friends/
🩷Support Lila.Help via donation: https://gnws.org/womens-helplines/donate/
Any contribution is crucial and impactful
💛Share resources, raise awareness, and stand against all forms of violence.

Together, let’s continue to create a world free of gender-based violence.

28/11/2025

🎯Why is Combating Digital Violence Important?

Every day, women and girls face violence not just in streets or homes, but on screens.
From stalking and doxxing, to non-consensual image sharing, hate speech, and cyber harassment — digital violence is real violence.

It silences voices.
It spreads fear.
It pushes women and girls out of online spaces that should be safe, inclusive, and empowering.

📊 According to UN Women, over 1 in 3 women have experienced some form of online violence, and 85% have witnessed it. Young women, activists, and marginalized groups are especially targeted.

🔍8 common forms of Digital Violence including:
1. Online harassment
2. Image-based abuse
3. Doxxing
4. Sextortion
5. Cyberstalking
6. Deepfake po*******hy
7. Gender-based hate speech
8. Cyberflashing

✊ How We Can Make Online Spaces Safer
1️⃣ Enhance Digital Literacy and protect your own digital security
2️⃣ Think twice before your online action
3️⃣ Report abuse, don’t ignore it
4️⃣ Support those who are abused or targeted by listening and companionship

Let’s make the internet a space where every woman and girl can speak, learn, and lead — without fear. 🌍

Reference: UN Women

27/11/2025

✨ What are the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence?

From November 25 — the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women — to December 10, Human Rights Day, people around the world unite for 16 days of awareness, advocacy, and action.

Violence against women and girls is not just a women’s issue — it’s a human rights issue.
First launched in 1991 by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL), this movement now connects communities, governments, NGOs, schools, and grassroots movements worldwide.

This year’s theme:
🎯 UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls

Your voice matters.
Your action counts.

👉Stay tuned to see how you can be part of the force to create a future free of violence!
Together, we can end gender-based violence.

09/09/2025

The 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters is only a few days away! It's not too late to register. www.5wcws.org.

07/09/2025

One week to go! It's not too late to register!

We’re just one week away from - the largest global gathering of advocates, experts and leaders working to end gender-based violence.

🗓️ 15–18 September 2025
📍 ICC Sydney
🌏 1,000+ delegates |70+ countries | 4 days of learning, action, and connection

It's not too late to register. This is your chance to be part of a global movement driving systemic change, amplifying survivor voices and shaping the future of safety and justice for women and children.

🔗 www.5wcws.org

25/08/2025

Your voice matters. Be part of the movement to build safer systems and stronger communities. Register for the 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters today.

Ending gender-based violence requires more than frontline action- it demands systemic change.

At the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters (5WCWS), policy makers and legislators are invited to engage in high-impact sessions designed to:

📌 Foster dialogue across sectors
Join conversations that bring together global leaders, grassroots advocates and service providers to shape responsive, inclusive policy.

📌 Explore policy-focused themes, including:
Legislative reform and survivor-centred justice
First Nations-led policy frameworks
Technology-facilitated abuse and digital safety
Funding models for sustainable shelter systems
International collaboration on GBV prevention

📌 Drive evidence-based change
Learn from cutting-edge research and lived experience to inform policies that protect and empower women and children.

📅 15-18 September 2025
📍 ICC Sydney
🌏 1,000+ delegates | 70+ countries | 4 days of learning and collaboration

Your voice matters. Be part of the movement to build safer systems and stronger communities.

🔗5wcws.org

21/08/2025

Pre and Post Conference workshop registration is now open for the 5th World Conference of Women’s Shelters, co-hosted by us and Women's Services Network - WESNET.

Spots are filling up fast. Register today!