At a recent lunch we held for supporters in London, our ambassador, newscaster Clarissa Ward, spoke about the impact it has when people feel their stories are “heard”.

Share the stories you hear on your social channels, sign petitions and letters of support where relevant, write to MPs, find out how you can help in your communities, join marches if you can.

One woman we work with in Rwanda, Euphrasie, said about our programme: “After learning about my rights, I started caring about my rights at home and I really understood that nobody can give you rights – you have to claim them yourself.” We cannot sit back as women’s rights are restricted and our voices silenced. We must be active, we must keep fighting. We will not achieve equality without action.

Euphrasie has survived genocide, rape and the loss of two children. She has not lost hope – and neither can we. As Clarissa said in her speech: “The power of women together is fierce,” and we are in this together.

Let the bravery of Iranian protesters spur you on.

“There is a war on women happening right now – this is how we can all help”