Women's History Month #SheDares Events
#SHEDARES STORIES: AMPLIFYING WOMEN'S VOICES
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In honour of this year’s International Women’s Day, Women for Women International hosted #SheDares Stories: Amplifying Women's Voices, a virtual panel discussion on Thursday, 7th March 2024. Our panel shed light on the lives of courageous women in Sudan, Afghanistan and Palestine, daring to stand up for their rights and bring change — even in the most difficult and dangerous circumstances.
UKRAINE: TWO YEARS OF WAR
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On Wednesday, 21st February 2024, we were joined by Kateryna Shukh, Vice Chair of Bereginia - Mariupol's Women's Association, and Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International Correspondent and a Womenf for Women International Ambassador.
Hosted in conversation by Sara Bowcutt, our Managing Director, these expert speakers spoke with empathy, understanding and grit about their first-hand personal and professional experiences of the war in Ukraine. Listen in now to hear them shed light on how the war in Ukraine continues to impact women, two years on.
#shedares stories
Sohaila
subtitle:
"Culturally, as a widow, it was expected of me to withdraw from public life and rely on the support of my extended family. However, I was determined to take a different path to provide for my children."
Read Sohaila's story of strength and defiance.
Marie Jeanne
subtitle:
The involvement of women in decision-making processes is essential for a balanced and equitable society. However, men are in control of the processes in Marie Jeanne’s community. Read about how she has fought for women’s voices to be heard in community gatherings, and dared to challenge other injustices too. #SheDares to speak up on behalf of all the women in her community.
Chisimdi
subtitle:
Despite years of violence at the hands of her partner, Chismidi had the strength to raise and provide for her four children. After leaving the relationship behind, she regained her voice and courage. #SheDares to stand up against child trafficking, even boldly standing in front of the President to advocate for the rights of women. This is her story.
Suzan
subtitle:
War has taken so much from Suzan – loved ones, financial security, stability – but she has always fought to protect her children. When her daughter became pregnant and faced forced marriage, Suzan dared to defy her family and communal pressures. And now, she helps others dare to do the same. This is her story.
Faizah
subtitle:
Faizah has always been brave – even aged 13, when her uncles tried to force her into marriage. So, when ISIS attacked her community and warned her not to flee, she harnessed that defiance and dared to find safety. Faizah dreams of a world without war; of peace for her children. Here is her story.
