Their mission is to create transformative change by building an equitable world where women’s voices are heard, valued and drive meaningful action. They believe in the collective power of women supporting women to achieve lasting social impact.
About WOSSO
They are a dynamic consortium uniting two leading Southern Women’s Rights Organisations (WROs) – Gender Links and ARROW – with the respected UK development organisation Mannion Daniels. This strategic partnership combines deep expertise in gender equality with extensive development experience.
Advocacy and linking
WOSSO takes a comprehensive approach to advancing women’s rights by:
Building capacity of grassroots women leaders and organisations
Amplifying women’s voices in key regional and international policy spaces
Generating rigorous evidence to inform gender-responsive policymaking
Supporting women-led advocacy initiatives across the global south
Fellowships
WOSSO offers targeted fellowship opportunities across different regions to support emerging women leaders. These competitive fellowships provide crucial resources and mentorship. Visit our website regularly for upcoming application cycles. There is a list of the present fellows here.
Research and news
They serve as a knowledge hub featuring:
Conference proceedings and key findings
Original research on gender equality
Publications on women’s rights and advocacy
Latest news and developments in the field
Resources for women’s organisations
Contact
They welcome collaboration with women leaders, decision makers and funders committed to advancing gender equality. Connect with them to share your advocacy experiences and explore partnership opportunities. WOSSO or https://genderlinks.org.za/news/wosso-new-approach-to-csw-needed/
Newsletter and grant calls
Stay informed about funding opportunities, news and resources supporting women’s rights work. Sign up for regular updates on grants and initiatives.
See also: https://samso.africa/2025/06/18/why-womens-political-participation-matters-more-than-ever-in-2025/
Author: Trevor Davies
I’m Trevor Davies, a senior consultant, creating my own media training deliverables. Forty years of experience with scores of NGOs and hundreds of trainees mentored to successful careers in visual storytelling are amongst the many reasons we should work together. htttps://trevordavies.org
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