In politics, economics, society, and culture, KWHL's purpose is to make women participate actively, thus contributing to this land's peace and democracy.
Contrary to its name, KWHL is not an emergency call center, but a women's movement organization whose biggest issues are eradicating domestic and sexual violence.
KWHL was established in 1983,[1] in the beginning of the women's movement in South Korea, and now has 26 local branches located throughout the country.
KWHL oversees counseling centers and shelters for survivors of domestic violence as well as producing films, lobbying and holding symposiums and demonstrations.
KWHL publishes an English newsletter every year, titled "Through Women's Eyes."