Across the world, women are rising to overcome long-held and deeply-entrenched gender prejudices that prevent us all from achieving true progress. Oxfam stands alongside women in their fight to reclaim power, live free from violence, and influence policies and institutions that affect their futures.
We believe that women—and people of all gender identities—should have the right to play an equal role in shaping the policies, structures, and decisions that affect their lives and society as a whole.
Facts & figures
1 in 3
The number of women who will experience some form of sexual assault or physical violence
23%
On average, women earn 23% less than men
17%
Women farmers could reduce world hunger by up to 17% if they had the same access to resources as men.