The primary 24/7 domestic violence crisis line for the United States — 1-800-799-7233. Provides safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to local shelters, and online chat. Available in English and Spanish with additional language translation.
thehotline.org →Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network — operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) and online hotline. The largest anti-sexual violence organisation in the US, with resources for survivors, students, and professionals.
rainn.org →Runs the UK's National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) — free and available 24/7. Provides emergency refuge places, outreach services, and independent domestic violence advocacy across England.
refuge.org.uk →Australia's national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service — 1800 737 732. Available 24/7 with specialist counsellors, online chat, and referrals to local support services across all states and territories.
1800respect.org.au →1-844-762-8483 — culturally appropriate domestic violence and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Available 7am–10pm CT. Advocates understand the specific challenges facing Native communities, including jurisdictional barriers.
strongheartshelpline.org →Prevents and ends violence against women and children through education, training for health professionals, and policy advocacy. Operates the Futures Without Violence health programme and National Health Resource Center on DV.
futureswithoutviolence.org →South Africa's 24/7 GBV crisis line — 0800 428 428 (free). Provides counselling, referrals, and emergency assistance for survivors of gender-based violence across South Africa. SMS "please call me" to 31531.
UN and World Bank-partnered global directory of domestic and sexual violence helplines across 195 countries. First-stop resource for finding local support wherever you are in the world.
nomoredirectory.org →Fights for gender justice in courts, public policy, and society — covering education, healthcare, workplace equity, and poverty. Key advocate in VAWA reauthorization campaigns and gender pay equity legislation.
nwlc.org →The largest feminist organisation in the United States, with chapters in all 50 states. Campaigns on reproductive rights, ERA ratification, violence against women, racial justice, and LGBTQ+ rights.
now.org →US Department of Justice office administering VAWA-funded grant programmes nationwide. Primary federal body funding domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centres, legal aid, and law enforcement training under the Violence Against Women Act.
justice.gov/ovw →Amnesty International's women's rights programme campaigns on reproductive rights, violence against women, and the rights of women human rights defenders in over 70 countries.
amnesty.org →The national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children in the UK. Runs the Women's Aid federation of local services, campaigns for stronger legislation, and publishes research on domestic abuse trends.
womensaid.org.uk →Documents and advocates on women's rights violations globally — from domestic violence and sexual assault to reproductive rights and discrimination in law. HRW reports have directly influenced international policy and legislation.
hrw.org →One of the world's largest women's funds — provides grants to grassroots women's rights organisations in 175+ countries, covering economic justice, safety, health, and political participation.
globalfundforwomen.org →Serves women survivors of war in countries including DRC, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and South Sudan — providing financial support, life skills, and business education. Has served over 500,000 women since 1993.
womenforwomen.org →Builds on the Grameen Bank microfinance model — providing financial services, agricultural tools, and digital access to poor women in Africa and Asia. Pioneer of the model that has served 211 million customers globally.
grameenfoundation.org →Invests in women leaders worldwide, providing training, mentorship, and global networks. Has trained over 18,000 women leaders in 182 countries, many of whom have gone on to lead significant policy change.
vitalvoices.org →The leading think tank on women's economic issues in the United States — produces the definitive annual data on the gender pay gap, equal pay days, and women's economic security across race, class, and sector.
iwpr.org →The largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the US — certification opens access to corporate and government supply chains. Represents over 15,000 certified women-owned enterprises.
wbenc.org →The world's largest humanitarian organisation fighting hunger — reaching 123 million people in 2023. WFP's gender-sensitive programming explicitly addresses the disproportionate burden of food insecurity borne by women and girls.
wfp.org →UN specialised agency for food and agriculture — produces the definitive annual data on global hunger and food security (SOFI report). FAO's gender programme advocates for equal land rights and agricultural resources for women farmers.
fao.org →Leading humanitarian organisation addressing malnutrition — works in 55 countries with explicit focus on women's food security and nutrition. Implements gender-responsive feeding programmes targeting mothers and children under 5.
actionagainsthunger.org →Produces the evidence base for gender-responsive agricultural development — research on women's land rights, agricultural productivity gaps, and gender-disaggregated nutrition data. Informs World Bank and UN Women policy globally.
ifpri.org →The first legal defense and education fund for women in the US — provides free legal assistance to low-income women, trains attorneys, and advocates for legislation protecting women's legal rights including VAWA.
legalmomentum.org →Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya — provides free legal aid to women across Kenya, advocates for legal reform, and monitors compliance with women's rights legislation including land tenure and domestic violence laws.
fidakenya.org →Led the campaign for India's Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 — continues to advocate for implementation, trains lawyers and judges on gender-sensitive jurisprudence, and provides direct legal aid to survivors.
lawyerscollective.org →Howard University's center for women's policy research and global leadership development. Produces research on gender-based violence, women's political participation, and gender-responsive development policy. Women Thrive Alliance partner.
cwggl.howard.edu →The lead UN entity for gender equality — working in 109 countries on ending violence against women, economic empowerment, governance, and humanitarian action. Produces the key global data on women's rights progress.
unwomen.org →Major funder of women's health, agricultural development, and financial inclusion in developing countries. Gates Foundation grants have supported Women Thrive Worldwide and hundreds of partner organisations in women-centred development.
gatesfoundation.org →Oxfam's women's rights programme focuses on economic justice, land rights, and ending violence against women — with particular emphasis on the link between poverty and gender inequality in developing countries.
oxfam.org →Advocates for clean water and sanitation access — with explicit focus on women and girls who bear the primary burden of water collection. WaterAid's programmes document the gender impact of water insecurity and advocate for gender-responsive WASH policy.
wateraid.org →Provides protection and support to women and girls in crisis — with dedicated GBV programming in refugee settings and conflict zones. IRC's women's protection work reaches hundreds of thousands of displaced women annually.
rescue.org →Fights poverty with particular focus on women and girls — recognising that women cannot be poor and fully empowered at the same time. CARE's Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) have reached millions of women globally.
care-international.org →Produces the definitive global data on violence against women — including the November 2025 landmark report documenting 840 million women affected. WHO's research frames global policy responses to gender-based violence.
who.int →Produces peer-reviewed research on intimate partner violence, land rights, economic empowerment, and adolescent girls. ICRW evidence has shaped development programming in over 50 countries.
icrw.org →Publishes the annual Global Gender Gap Report — the definitive benchmarking tool for gender parity across economic participation, education, health, and political empowerment in 146 countries.
weforum.org →Advocates for 12 years of free, quality education for every girl — working in countries where girls face the greatest barriers including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Funds education activists and girl-led advocacy.
malala.org →Works with over 200 million girls and young women in 80 countries — focused on education access, ending child marriage, and girls' rights to safety and economic opportunity. Runs the "Because I Am a Girl" global campaign.
plan-international.org →Inspires girls to be strong, smart, and bold — providing after-school programmes in STEM, financial literacy, health, and leadership to over 150,000 girls annually in the US and Canada.
girlsinc.org →