About Us

Women’s Network for Change (WNC) was founded in 2015, at a time when the world was facing the global threat of extremism and Islamic fundamentalism. Women have been the primary victims of this toxic ideology and are best positioned to effect fundamental change. At a time when global peace and security, as well as the achievements of decades of women’s struggle for equality, are under threat, the formation of WNC is a collective effort to establish peace, protect, and further advance the achievements of the equality movement.

We are proud to be the voice of marginalized women who are targets of extremist and fundamentalist cultures, and hand in hand, we find ways to help women in need.

Our Vision

  • Human Rights: WNC believes that women’s rights are human rights. This principle is an integral part of our mission.
  • Gender Equality: WNC believes in complete gender equality without any exception.
  • Agent of Change: WNC believes that women are agents of change and their active participation in all spheres, including political leadership, is essential for peace, economic growth, progress, and true stability.
  • Challenging Patriarchy: WNC believes that dismantling patriarchal culture and promoting gender equality helps men, women, and all individuals better achieve their full human potential.
  • Freedom of Religion and Belief: WNC believes in freedom of religion and belief, strongly opposes fundamentalism as a threat to global peace, security, and women’s achievements.
  • Separation of Religion and State: WNC believes in the separation of religion and state, and emphasizes the promotion of peaceful coexistence among individuals of diverse beliefs and ethnicities.
  • Support for the Struggle Against Fundamentalism: WNC believes that supporting women’s struggle against Islamic fundamentalism, especially Muslim women, is the duty of all women and vital for the equality movement.

Our Network