FOLLOW THE WOMEN is an international non-governmental organisation comprised of approximately 300 ordinary women, from as many as 30 different countries, who support peace and an end to violence in the Middle East.  There has never been a greater need for the women of the world to work together for a more peaceful present and future.

The aims of FOLLOW THE WOMEN are to:

• raise awareness of how the current situation in the Middle East affects the lives of women and children in the region,
• show solidarity towards women in the region,
• increase support networks between women all around the world,
• fund a counseling center in Ramallah, Palestine for the victims living in that area of conflict,
• bring an end to violence and suffering in the region.

In order to work towards achieving these aims, FOLLOW THE WOMEN organized two cycle rides, and is currently preparing for the third ride to be held in April 2007.

In April 2004, the first ride was across Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. In September 2005, the second bicycle ride took place from Beirut to Damascus to Amman and finally into Ramallah, Palestine.  In April 2007, cycling is planned to begin in Turkey, then riding into Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.