Human Rights

Violence without borders English translation

Violence without Borders: Paradigm, policy and praxis concerning violence against women (Translation Series) (book, English)

A former UN Special Rapporteur on VAW studies ten countries where patriarchal laws and values make violence against women endemic.

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Ending Violence against Women

We Are All Afghanistan: Afghan Women Leaders Reflect on the Past and the Way Forward (video, English)

On October 15, 2021, WLP hosted a discussion with Former Minister for Women’s Affairs in Afghanistan Sima Samar and Former Governor of Bamyan Province Habiba Sarabi, moderated by Former UNFPA Executive Director Thoraya Obaid and WLP Founder and President Mahnaz Afkhami. The discussion focused on their experiences as women leaders and human rights advocates in Afghanistan and what can be done to support women and girls.

Topics

Advocating for Human Rights

Empowering Refugee Women

Ending Violence against Women

WLP Endorses the Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality

Women's Learning Partnership

Women’s Learning Partnership (WLP) is proud to endorse the Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality, which comes at a critical moment for the global struggle for rights, justice, and democratic participation.

6 May, 2026

Topics

Advocating for Human Rights

Strengthening Civil Society

WLP Interview with Amal Abdel Hadi (audio files and document, English)

In the weeks leading up to the historic 2011 election in Egypt, WLP interviewed leading Egyptian women’s rights activist Amal Abdel Hadi on the upcoming elections and her thoughts on the future of women’s rights in country.

Topics

Mobilizing Political Participation

Advocating for Human Rights

Strengthening Civil Society