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Why I Started the Fashion Show
The reasons why I started the Fashion Show and Cultural Gala and why I think it is such a success!
justin3103
Nov 25, 2023


Mother's Day 2022
Women of the World was honored to have Nikki Walker speak to us at our latest mother's day event. Here is a copy of her remarks below...
justin3103
Jun 8, 2022


The Value of Giving
Perspective on the value that the clients of WoW get from your giving. Your gift has lasting, personal significance.
justin3103
Nov 30, 2021


Business Woman of the Year
Women of the World's Founder and Executive Director was honored by Utah Business Magazine as a Business Woman of the Year.
justin3103
Sep 23, 2021


I Challenge You
I find that we live in a very interesting time; where everything is up for being challenged. We can all agree that we live in difficult...
justin3103
Aug 31, 2020


The Forcibly Displaced Lead the Way Through the Pandemic
We like to believe that we have agency, that we can pick our way through the world. We like to believe that by being good people, helpful...
justin3103
Aug 28, 2020


Domestic Violence Recovery History & Journey
I am a single mother of 2 beautiful kids, I was in a violent relationship for 7 years. From the time we met and through the first year of...
justin3103
Jul 13, 2020


Refugee Kitchens: From the 2017 Archives of the Salt Lake Tribune
When refugees immigrate to Utah, they arrive with little in the way of worldly goods. They do, however, bring their language, customs and...
justin3103
Jul 5, 2020


Adriana
Adriana All materials, ideas, thoughts, beliefs and opinions presented are the property of the author and do not belong to Women of the...
justin3103
Jul 1, 2020


My life with mental health illnesses
Does anyone know me? People like to poke at me, analyze, and label me: overly sensitive, extremely shy, severely socially awkward,...
justin3103
Jun 30, 2020


WoW COVID 19 Zoom Chat
Founder and Executive Director Samira Harnish gets together (virtually) with a few women leaders from the forcibly displaced and...
justin3103
Jun 2, 2020


10th Annual Fashion Show
2010 First Annual Fashion Show It has become an iconic photo of women refugees in Utah. Women and girls standing together, in traditional...
justin3103
Mar 11, 2020


Cars Donated to Women of the World!
Automotive Solutions Owner Paul Goff with Samira Harnish. Automotive Solutions donated 4 cars to Women of the World to offer to clients...
justin3103
Feb 3, 2020


Samira Harnish on Southern Utah University’s APEX Radio Hour Podcast
Founder of the Salt Lake City organization Women of the World, Samira Harnish, joins host Lynn Vartan to talk about the path of refugee...
justin3103
Feb 2, 2020


Developing Community Through Achievements in Self-Reliance
A couple years ago, Women of the World rebranded one of our three programs, changing the name from the Practical English Program to...
justin3103
Dec 28, 2019


United Nations Thanks WoW Founder for Her Leadership at the UN Civil Societies Conference
Women of the World’s Founder and Executive Director was pleased to receive a gracious thank you note from the leadership of the UN Civil...
justin3103
Nov 2, 2019


The intersection of acting locally and thinking globally: The United Nations Civil Society Conferenc
Women of the World is excited to welcome civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and representatives of both the public and...
justin3103
Aug 21, 2019


2019 Displaced Women’s Scholarship Awardee Summaries
A bit about this scholarship… One of the most lovely things about a women’s organization is that our supporters involve their families...
justin3103
Jun 9, 2019


Nationwide Press Release
Award-winning advocate for refugees available for interviews, media opportunities Samira Harnish, founder of Women of the World, and...
justin3103
Apr 3, 2019


Building Communities of Trust and Self-Reliance
Samira Harnish, Founder and Executive Director, Women of the World spoke at the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute on March 28, 2019...
justin3103
Mar 29, 2019
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