Every morning, she doesn’t know if she will come home: Life as a midwife in Afghanistan
Dr Masih Farahimi leaves for work each day fearing arrest simply for being a woman. Yet she continues to show up, knowing that pregnant mothers and newborns depend on her presence. Her story reveals both the crushing weight of gender-based restrictions and the unbreakable spirit of Afghan women refusing to disappear. "Every day when we [...]
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building a brighter future in Grozny
The morning routine begins early for Iman in Grozny, Chechnya. When most teenagers hit snooze on their alarms, 15-year-old Iman is already awake, performing her upper body exercises before logging into her online classes. Confined to a wheelchair due to spinal trauma, Iman has structured her days around what she can control - her education, [...]
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For women in crisis, a safe home is the first step to safety
The scorching sun beats down on Camp-4 in Kutupalong, Bangladesh, home to more than 35,000 Rohingya refugees who fled unspeakable violence in Myanmar. Among them is 36-year-old Nasima, whose story reveals the particular vulnerabilities women face in humanitarian crises. As we mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we share the story of Nasima, [...]
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