Category Archives: Worldwide

This International Women's Day, Islamic Relief is celebrating women like Oummou, who is leading the charge to inspire change in Mali.   Domestic violence is commonplace in many parts of western Africa, where society is still largely dominated by men. Determined to confront this is Oummou, who works at a radio station in the small [...]

The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’, celebrating the diversity and inclusion of women to create more equal societies, and fairer environments where women feel empowered. To mark International Women’s Day, we are sharing stories of some of the amazing women Islamic Relief supports around the world. Stitching a future in Ethiopia [...]

To mark International Women’s Day, we are sharing the inspiring story of how one woman in rural Bangladesh changed her life for the better, with support from Islamic Relief. Women in Bangladesh face many challenges and obstacles to empowerment, from harmful social norms to a lack of access to education and employment opportunities. For women [...]