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In the soft, golden light of a Damascus morning, Zeina Kanawati sits at her parents’ kitchen table, the rich aroma of Syrian coffee filling the air.
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There are many ways to describe Mary Ayor, but today we choose to describe her as defiant, a risk-taker, and audacious. Yet, no matter the words we choose, they hardly capture the essence of the woman who now serves as a headwoman in Yei County, South Sudan.
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Rape, displacement, and death have defined life in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where conflict has been the order of the day since independence.
The conflict, which is fuelled by the struggle for power and resources, has pitted the Congolese army and dozens of rebel groups and militia
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Deborah Akuch, a Change Agent in South Sudan, is featured in a documentary by The Economist. She discusses the issues women face, including how cattle raids contribute to violence against women and girls.
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Zeina Kanawati, our Senior Communications Officer, shares insights with BBC News about the struggles women in Syria face and the future that lies ahead for them.
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Women for Women International's CEO Laurie Adams pens a new op-ed about the situation unfolding in Iran, women's agency and their right to choose, as well as her personal motivation to support women survivors of war.
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Women in Afghanistan describe living in fear since the fall of Kabul last August.
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Marie Clarke, our Chief Programs Officer, spoke with The Hill about the ongoing and worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
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Seven women share their hopes and fears, including a Women for Women International team member based in Afghanistan.
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Many countries have struggled with food insecurity and hunger problems in the past, but recent events like the war in Ukraine have exacerbated these issues.
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Testimonies from Afghanistan these days confirm that the situation for women there remains critical.
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Nine months after first reporting her story, Sian Norris speaks to an Afghan women’s rights activist in hiding and still hoping to flee to the UK.
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Marianne Kajokaya, Women for Women International's Country Director South Sudan, recently spoke with iNews about the crisis women are currently facing and the ripple effects of the war in Ukraine.
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DRC Country Director Rachel Boketa speaks to Vox about the ripple effects of rising fuel prices.
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In a recent interview with Die Welt, a German newspaper, Women for Women International coordinator spoke about how everyday life has changed for her and other women in Afghanistan since last August.
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Mother's Day is a chance to celebrate, pamper and shower moms with love. But for many moms around the world, this Mother's Day will still see them struggling to make ends meet.
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While women are still attempting to call for equal rights on the streets, most are now just trying to stay alive. Arizoo sits down with iNews to tell her story.
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Storai Ahmadi joins Al Jazeera Stream to discuss women's rights in Afghanistan
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Sophie Turner, actor and Global Ambassador, celebrated International Women’s Day with Women for Women International
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NBC News spotlights brands that pledged to give back throughout Women's History Month.
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Stylist highlights 10 activists and campaigners making a difference for women around the world.
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In honor of International Women's Day, the TODAY Show highlights brands that give back
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Arizoo Sadaat explains what has changed in women’s lives and which WfWI programs have resumed.
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Storai Ahmadi, Afghanistan program coordinator for Women for Women International, explains how economic activities and travel restrictions have eliminated women's professional lives since the fall of Kabul and weighs in on how numerous women's rights advocates were forced to flee.
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Marie Clarke, vice president of global programs,  explained how Women for Women International is attempting to help get people out of Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the country.
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CEO Laurie Adams opens up about calling on the Biden administration to invest in resources for women fleeing Afghanistan and those who remain.
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Women for Women International's Marie Clarke offers her perspective on the evacuation of Afghans.
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Marie Clarke details response to the rapidly evolving crisis in Afghanistan, and what the future may hold for women.
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An open letter to Boris Johnson, signed by Women for Women International, Gender Action for Peace and Security, and more than 100 other signatories calls for visas, safe exit and humanitarian care.
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Marie Clarke describes the future of women's rights in Afghanistan now that the Taliban has taken over.
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