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Zeina Kanawati, originally from Damascus, Syria, now calls Berlin home.

After moving through various countries with her family to find safety, she has held onto recipes from Syria and shares traditional meals with her family and new community, keeping her culture and heritage alive even while she's away from her homeland.

The women we serve are all survivors of war or conflict – but far too many have survived violence against women as well. Despite the trauma, they continue to push for change. They rebuild their lives while working towards a brighter future for their children, and many become activists to drive wider, long-lasting change for their communities. In this blog we share the stories of five women, Nabintu from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mila from Ukraine and Grace, Hadiza and Joyce from Nigeria.

Behind every number is a human being - with hopes, dreams and fears. This World Refugee Week, learn and share the stories of three brave women.

The amount of forcibly displaced people has reached a staggering number—over 114 million according to UNHCR—and the number only continues to increase. This World Refugee Day, learn about the state of refugees today.

Despite their many shared experiences, refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people face unique circumstances and are afforded different legal protections - so it’s important not to use the terms interchangeably. So, what's the difference?

At Women for Women International, we know that with the right investment in their power, women around the world are capable of anything they set their minds to. Sometimes, we just need a little inspiration from others. 

Fatima Ahmed, Director of Zenab for Women in Development, our partner organisation in Sudan, shares her reflections on one year of conflict in her country.

My name is Marie Clarke and I'm the Chief Programme Officer at Women for Women International. I’ve just returned from two weeks in Palestine, where my colleague Amani Mustafa who is the Country Director of Women for Women International - Palestine and I met with many of our partners in the West Bank and Israel. As we approach the 6 month mark of this horrific war, we are supporting these partners across the region to help meet the urgent needs of women and their families.

As so many people are uprooted from their homes and forced to leave their land in Sudan, they carry a rich culture and heritage with them. While we raise awareness of the war that wages on and amplify the voices of Sudanese women suffering, we must also keep the richness of Sudan's culture and heritage alive. Here are five facts you should know.

7th April, 2024 marks 30 years since the genocide in Rwanda. Kakuze Marie Emerance, a survivor and now a trainer at our Women's Opportunity Centre shares her story, from the tragedy of the genocide to forgiveness and reconciliation.

Athiya Nemani Micah and Ruth Benjamin Raumna have been social empowerment trainers in Nigeria for over six years. Read about the transformation they've seen in women as they gain power and confidence in our programme.

By standing with women survivors of war, you are helping them realise their power and full potential. Find out more about how you can become a Stand With Her supporter and join our global community.