Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.

OpenDemocracy has published the following report in defense of grassroots women crisis responders.

“False claims that deny the impact of grassroots women's crisis responses are diverting much needed resources away from the very people making the best use of them.

Womankind Worldwide is a women’s rights and international development organization making an impact through the power of partnership. Since it was founded just over 25 years ago Womankind has helped 18 million women and their families. Their vision is a fair world where being a woman does not limit choices, opportunities or rights.

In a field where the meaningful participation of women is often missing, this program seeks to increase the participation of women in the movement to promote the sustainable management of extractives for the public good.