We are a global voice for survivors and the shelters that serve them. We work to strengthen and unite the women's shelter movement globally to end violence against women and their children.
Violence against women and their children
Violence against women and their children takes a devastating toll on all aspects of the lives of victims, their children, families and society.
Our Appeal
We call upon all governments to develop and support targeted actions to prevent and respond to violence against women and children.
World Conference
The GNWS holds a World Conference of Women's Shelters to support and strengthen the women's shelters movement and promote the social change necessary to end violence and oppression against women and their children.
Shelters is the term we are using to encompass the breadth of services that women's shelters, refuges, safe homes and anti-violence centers provide in various cultural contexts. We recognize there are many different forms...