Conversations with Women

WfWI believes that listening to women is the first step to credibly engaging with decision makers at every level - from the UN General Assembly to a community shura. Through our consultations and policy research we are able to gather - and amplify - the voices of women and women-led organisations around the world.

Afghan women have been part of a number of these conversations in recent years, both virtually and in interviews carried out by their sisters.

Hope and Dreams 2025

When our 2024 consultation showed that, of 14 countries affected by conflict included, Afghan women were the more hopeful for the future, we wanted to learn more. In 2025 we asked 251 women and X organisations  what their hopes and dreams are for the future for themselves, their families, their communities and their country. link once report done

From Asking to Action 2024

In preparation for the September 2024 UN Summit of the Future, WfWI spoke to over 6,500 women in 14+ countries affected by conflict, including 985 women in Afghanistan. Learn more about what they have said on our interactive site  

Lost in Consultation 2024

In 2024, a group of national and international actors including WfWI carried out a rapid consultation with 214 women-led organisations to explore the degree to which women in Afghanistan have participated, and want to participate, in international dialogue and decision making. Read the report.  

DO we want to add 'cultivating a more enabling environment? up to GPAT & CO what else (if anything) to include