From smuggler to shopkeeper: One woman’s journey of hope in Ethiopia
In the West Hararghe region of Ethiopia, life is far from easy. Home to both Oromo and Somali communities, the area is frequently shaken by ethnic tensions and conflict. In 2020, a new wave of violence forced many people to flee their homes, adding to the growing number of internally displaced people. Misra was one [...]
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A domestic abuse survivor’s journey to empowerment in Pakistan
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign is a time to reflect on the suffering of women and girls worldwide. Islamic Relief brings you the story of Noor*, which represents the experiences of countless women trapped in cycles of abuse, silence and fear. At just 13, Noor was married off, a decision driven [...]
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Dealing with drought and disability in Somalia
As the world recognises the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, those living in the world’s poorest communities can find life particularly challenging. In Somalia, where recurring droughts and skyrocketing food prices leave millions struggling, people with disabilities face a daily battle for survival. Dirie, 55, lost his right leg in 1990 during Somalia’s civil [...]
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From abandonment to empowerment: Empowering Bangladeshi farmers to fight back against climate change
Growing watermelons and rockmelons out of season are transforming the lives of farmers in a coastal area of Bangladesh blighted by climate change. in the Khulna region of Bangladesh. The farmers’ inspiration is Romasa. The 47-year-old from Khulna region dared to do something different when increasingly salty soil made it impossible to grow traditional crops. [...]
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Afghan women persevere despite broken promises of gender equality
Every morning at 6 am, Dr Wahida and her colleagues embark on a 2-hour journey through Afghanistan's rugged mountains. The roads are harsh, the terrain unforgiving and the delays inevitable, but the stakes are too high to turn back. At the end of their trek lies Botan clinic, a lifeline for the earthquake-stricken Gulran district. [...]
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On Palestinian Solidarity Day, Gaza’s voices echo
November 29 marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. As we observe this day, it's the second consecutive year that the world stands with us while the people of Gaza endure unimaginable hardships, massacres, injuries, and widespread displacement. As a Palestinian, I feel deep disappointment when I witness the global community, united [...]
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