We empower woman and girls around the globe by changing their lives for better
WHAT WE DO
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facts and figures
Girls Out of School
129 million girls are out of school worldwide
Sexual Harassment
2 out of 3 girls in the UK have been sexually harassed in public
Female Genital Mutilation
200 million women and girls have experienced female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)
Child Marriage
15 million girls are married before the age of 18. That is 28 girls every minute
Sexual Exploitation
10 million children are victims of child sexual exploitation
Sexual Violence during Pregnancy
1 in 4 women experience physical and/or sexual violence during pregnancy
Sexual Violence
150 million girls worldwide are raped or subject to sexual violence each year, usually by someone in their family circle
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a global problem that affects 35% of women worldwide
Women Killed
Globally, around 137 women are killed by their partner or a family member every day
Rape and Domestic Violence
Women between the ages of 15 and 44 are at a higher risk of rape and domestic violence than cancer, car accidents, malaria or being injured in war
Prostitution
Worldwide there is an estimation of 40-42 million prostitutes. 80 percent of the world population of prostitutes are female and range in age between 13-25. 90 percent of all prostitutes are dependent on a pimp
Developed Countries and Prostitution
Profits from forced sexual labour are estimated at $99 billion worldwide. Profits are highest per sex trafficking victim in developed economies
We listen to the experts
To find the best solutions to the problems woman face we listen to the experts – the woman themselves. We have learnt the best approach is to trust in people to find their own solutions and woman and young people’s ideas are central to the decisions and ideas that affect their lives.
We use local knowledge
Our work requires a deep understanding of the communities we work with, so at least 90 per cent of our staff in the field are from the countries we work in.
