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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The faith leader spearheading a quiet revolution in Nepal
Every year, the United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign reminds us of the persistent struggles endured by women and girls across the world. In a remote corner of Nepal, one faith leader supported by Islamic Relief is helping to empower women, spearheading a quiet revolution against GBV and early/forced marriage. Maulana [...]
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Imam soeroto’s journey: redefining masculinity through faith and compassion
Imam Soeroto, a respected religious leader from Central Java, Indonesia, always believed that faith held the key to justice and equality. For years, he guided his community through prayer and teachings, but it wasn’t until he began working with Islamic Relief that he realized the profound impact of positive masculinity. Through workshops and community engagement, [...]
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Fighting back after more than two decades of violence
Broken promises is the poignant theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence – a global United Nations-led campaign that Islamic Relief supports. For survivors of abuse around the world like Hajrija*, who endured 21 long years of violence at the hands of her husband, the safety and support they crave and [...]
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