News on the corona pandemic

The corona pandemic has devastating consequences worldwide. Poor and marginalised population groups, particularly women, are severely affected by the pandemic and by government measures to combat the spread of the corona virus. People are suffering from hunger, women experience violence and peace processes are not prioritised. Find out more about these consequences and what PeaceWomen Across the Globe is doing about them. 

Corona Emergency Fund: In mid-April we launched an emergency fund to support our partner organisations and the participants of our peacebuilding projects during the crisis. Read about the projects in our partner countries. Solidarity during the corona pandemic

Statements of the International Board: During the coronavirus pandemic the International Board of PeaceWomen Across the Globe is issuing statements on a number of key topics related to the effects of the crisis. 

Apply the 50% rule in political and parliamentary bodies

Call to ceasefire and an end to all armed conflicts

End violence against women

Guarantee women's livelihoods now

Corona in Colombia: Interview with Alejandra Miller Restrepo, member of the Colombian Truth Commission and of the International Board of PeaceWomen Across the Globe, on the effects of the corona pandemic, particularly on women and the work of the Commission. Colombia: peace and women are most affected