MADRE's mission is to advance women's human rights by meeting urgent needs in communities and building lasting solutions to the crises women face. MADRE works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in policies that affect their lives. MADRE's vision is enacted with an understanding of the inter-relationships between the various issues we address and by a commitment to working in partnership with women at the local, regional and international levels who ... read more MADRE's mission is to advance women's human rights by meeting urgent needs in communities and building lasting solutions to the crises women face. MADRE works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in policies that affect their lives. MADRE's vision is enacted with an understanding of the inter-relationships between the various issues we address and by a commitment to working in partnership with women at the local, regional and international levels who share our goals.
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In April 2025, MADRE supported a delegation of four Indigenous Women Climate Defenders from Africa to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), including two activists... Read the full report ›By MADRE | MADRE
The availability of resources for Iraqi women and girl survivors of ISIS remains bleak. Most survivors still experience violence, shame, and homelessness, and are often shunned by their families and... Read the full report ›By MADRE | MADRE
In Colombia, MADRE and partners work together to combat the root causes and impacts of gender-based violence against Indigenous and Afro-descendant girls. MADRE and our local partners operate in the... Read the full report ›