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This is the story of Nerat Dabwol, a 16-year-old girl from Nigeria who refuses to let her past define her. Forced into marriage at the age of 14, her education and dreams were abruptly taken away. However, Nerat is determined to reclaim her future.
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Girls' education
This is the story of Josephine Mukamuhoza, who, at 15 years old, faced the challenges of becoming a teenage mother and made the difficult decision to leave school to care for her baby. Despite these obstacles, she is determined to go back to school and pursue her goal of becoming a police officer.
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Girls' education
For as long as I can remember, my father told everyone: “My daughter is going to be a doctor”. My family didn’t have much money and there were times we couldn’t even afford school supplies, but my parents always made sure I went to school.
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Girls' education
This is the story of Harir Marhamat, a 17-year-old girl whose world was shattered when the Taliban took over the reins in her country. Despite the efforts to erase her existence, she stands resilient, a testament to Afghan women's refusal to disappear into oblivion.
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Girls' education
As a mother of a daughter, my heart is filled with fear about the uncertain future of women’s rights in Iraq. The recent push to amend the Personal Status Law has stirred deep emotions within me—fear, anger, and disbelief. I wonder what kind of future awaits my daughters if such laws take effect.
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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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Cinama talks about entering the Stronger Women, Stronger Nation's program and her experience and work as a vocational trainer for Women for Women International.

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Bukola Onyishi, country director for Nigeria, explains how WfWI’s empowerment programs help women like Harriet 'find their voices.'
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