Emergency Assistance

If You Need Help, Reach Us Directly and Securely.

If you are an Afghan woman journalist, human rights defender, or civic leader facing an immediate threat, or an urgent financial need related to your safety, WORDS may be able to help.

Please use the form below to reach us.

For your safety Please do not include your exact location, banking details, or other sensitive identifying information in this form. Once we receive your request, we will contact you securely to discuss next steps and any details we need. If you have already submitted your request, please do not submit it again; our team will get back to you within 10 business days.

What We May Be Able to Help With.

We assess every situation individually within 10 business days. Support depends on the nature of the request and the resources available to us at the time, and we will always be honest with you about what we can and cannot do.

In partnership with leading human rights, press freedom, and international organizations

Women Organization for Rights, Dignity and Speech. A Canadian non-profit protecting women journalists, human rights defenders, and civic leaders worldwide.