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The fight against violence against women: long term investments for healthier societies

The global campaign ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’ raises awareness for women's rights. Especially in 2020, it’s urgent to speak about this topic. Simavi and BNPS are working in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Bangladesh) for a safer environment for girls.

Prioritise hygiene and access to water and sanitation as a first line of defence against COVID-19

Towards true inclusion: nothing about us without us

The well-deserved increased attention for the Black Lives Matter movement and subsequent worldwide discourse on racism and discrimination triggered a discussion within our organisation as well. There are many linkages to the work we do.

Women empower women: these young indigenous women are ready to change to world

Simavi – 95 years towards a healthy life for all

July 31st, 2020, marks the 95th anniversary of Simavi. For almost a century we have been working for a healthy and equal world. Our mission has never changed, but through the years our focus shifted, and as an organisation we have developed. Now we work towards a healthy life for women and girls in Africa and Asia.