“All the political parties have realized that the political inclusion of women, youth, minorities…is necessary to increase voters’ turnout and to break the shackles of ignorance and underrepresentation.”
- Dua Maryam, Pakistan Continue reading
The office of the United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights invites civil society actors to nominate an individual or an organization for the 2013 UN prize in the field of Human Rights by July 5. Continue reading
Urgent Action Fund has moved its offices to a new location in San Francisco’s historic Mission District. Our new address is 2301 Mission St., Suite 105, San Francisco, CA 94110. Continue reading
Take Action Now! Join UAF in condemning the recent attacks on women’s human rights advocates and NGO workers in Pakistan Continue reading
Farida is a leading social media activist in Kyrgyzstan who faced violent threats for her outspoken stance on women’s rights. Learn about how UAF’s support allowed her to continue her important work. Continue reading
Our Rapid Response Grantmaking program supports activists to seize unanticipated opportunities to make change and to protect themselves when in immediate danger. Activists may apply in any language, on any day of the year, and are guaranteed a response within 72 hours. Funds can be wired within a week. Read More
