Women’s health is a cornerstone of global well-being. When women are healthy, families, communities and economies thrive. For FAWCO members living across many countries and cultures, understanding women’s health from a global perspective strengthens our ability to advocate for the...
FAWCO support through the Target Program has grown the skills and aspirations of not just the Awesome Blossoms entrepreneurs but also the Safe Spaces organization.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals detail the path to a sustainable future for all. FAWCO support for Awesome Blossoms through the Target Project...
We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.
– Barbara Ward (1914–1981), Only One Earth,
Author Alicia Partnoy was a featured speaker for the Human Rights Book Discussion in February 2026. Her book, The Little School, is a rare first-hand account of brutality during Argentina’s military dictatorship. The book is widely regarded as an important testimonial work: a human story of survival, identity and memory.
Forced disappearances constitute...
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide, yet many women continue to underestimate their personal risk. For decades, cardiovascular disease was viewed primarily as a men’s health issue, resulting in delayed recognition, underdiagnosis and undertreatment of women. American Heart Month provides an opportunity to correct these misconceptions and empower women...
Have you ever wondered what really happens to the stuff you throw in your bins at home? I recently had the chance to find out—and trust me, it was fascinating!
In October of last year, the Green Team of AWBS-IWC visited the Lakeside Energy from Waste (EFW) plant (a large white building with a tall...