International Women’s Week events
GWS at End the blockade of Cuba demonstration 21st February 2026.
An attack on trans women is an attack on women
An attack on trans people is an attack on women We reject all attacks on trans people. They have led to over 5,000 murders globally since 2008 (when the Trans Murder Monitoring was set up) at the hands of violent men – 94% of the victims were women, 93% women of colour, 46% of those…
Read MoreAlerta de Acción: Las Madres y Otros Cuidadores Dicen Detener ICE y Restaurar los Beneficios para Inmigrantes!
Las Madres y Otros Cuidadores Dicen: ● Detener el Asesinato, Secuestro y Abuso Infantil de ICE ● DETENER la financiación de ICE ● Restaurar los Créditos Tributaries por Hijos, SNAP y Beneficios de Medicaid para Inmigrantes Como madres y otras cuidadoras, estamos furiosas y profundamente molestas por el reinado de terror que se està imponiendo…
Read MoreAction Alert: Mothers and Other Caregivers Say STOP ICE, Restore Benefits for Immigrants!
Mothers and Other Caregivers Say: ● Stop ICE Murder, Kidnapping and Child Abuse ● STOP Funding ICE ● Restore Child Tax Credits, SNAP and Medicaid Benefits for Immigrants As mothers and other caregivers, we are furious and deeply upset at the reign of terror being imposed on immigrants, our families and those standing with us.…
Read MoreVenezuela, Palestina, Haití… estamos con el pueblocontra el imperialismo y la ocupación de Estados Unidos
Por la Huelga Mundial de Mujeres (GWS), Mujeres de Color de la GWS y la red de hombres Payday Una vez más, el Gobierno y el ejército de Estados Unidos han intervenido violentamente para derrocar a un jefe de Estado que no servía a sus intereses, el presidente Nicolás Maduro y su esposa Celia Flores.…
Read MoreVenezuela, Palestine, Haiti…we stand with you against US imperialism and occupation
By the Global Women’s Strike (GWS), Women of Colour GWS and Payday men’s network Once again, the US government and military have violently intervened to remove a head of state who did not serve their purpose, President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and colleague Celia Flores. Once again, local elites (in Venezuela and some Caribbean…
Read MoreAfter more than 50 years of campaigning,wages for housework is becoming a reality – in India and elsewhere.
After more than 50 years of campaigning,wages for housework is becoming a reality – in India and elsewhere. By the International Wages for Housework Campaign, 15 December 2025 For more information contact: gws@globalwomenstrike.net or 020 7482 2496 We women are owed a debt and the first payments have come – more is expected as the…
Read MoreMargaretta D’Arcy – our dearest sister in struggle
We mourn the loss of our beloved sister in struggle, Margaretta D’Arcy, and we offer our deepest condolences to all her family, friends and movement colleagues. Margaretta was a bold, fearless and determined campaigner against war and imperialism, and for women. Throughout her life, she used her many talents as an actor, playwright, writer, broadcaster…
Read MoreOur proposal to the UN Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights for: A Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth
A PROPOSAL FOR THE SPECIAL UN RAPPORTEUR ON POVERTYrelating to all five areas but most especially to social protections, labour andthe care economy, the climate and global solidarity – 30 March 2025 https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/call-submissions-roadmap-eradicating-poverty-beyond-growth A care income for all caring work for people and planet 1. Increased recognition for caring work In recent years and…
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