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Nov 1, 2016
1 min

KBYU Community Connections Invites WoW Founder to Discuss Refugee Celebration

In the coming weeks, Women of the World will be featured on KBYU’s (Channel 11 locally) Community Connections program. Founder and...

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Justin Harnish

Sep 4, 2016
6 min

Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls

Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 23, 2016
2 min

Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy

The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 19, 2016
2 min

Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections

Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...

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Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

Justin Harnish

Mar 7, 2016
4 min

Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors

This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 7, 2016
2 min

Stepping Up: Women of the World’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser

Women of the World celebrates the traditions of our new neighbors, we take pride in our place in the blend of community and culture, and...

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Is it reasonable to resettle refugees in America?

Justin Harnish

Jan 24, 2016
4 min

Is it reasonable to resettle refugees in America?

The Syrian refugee crisis coinciding with America’s Presidential Campaigns has brought the emotional debate over refugees into the...

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She is No Longer Desperate — She is Thriving

Justin Harnish

Jan 19, 2016
3 min

She is No Longer Desperate — She is Thriving

Thriving in America samira-harnish 12402049_1086169761423899_991451615808452249_o By Rebecca Brown Wright “I need someone to adopt my...

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Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams

Justin Harnish

Dec 12, 2015
3 min

Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams

I’m so pleased to join you today and to share in celebrating what Women of the World have accomplished. I was looking on Samira’s website...

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Justin Harnish

Nov 16, 2015
1 min

Friends Wanted – 2015 Giving Tuesday

The holiday season is about care and compassion for those that have been turned out of their homes, that seek shelter in the mangers of...

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Justin Harnish

Nov 15, 2015
1 min

Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration of Refugee Success

Women of the World is excited to announce our Fifth Annual Celebration of Refugee Success WHEN: 12 December from 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: The...

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Free English Classes – See Calendar for Updated Times

Justin Harnish

Nov 14, 2015
1 min

Free English Classes – See Calendar for Updated Times

Women of the World is thrilled to announce that we are holding numerous Free English Classes at our new office location. Our wonderful...

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Justin Harnish

Oct 13, 2015
1 min

Women of the Mountains Speech

Women of the World Founder and Executive Director, Samira Harnish, gave a Women of the Mountains Speech on the exploitation of refugee...

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Justin Harnish

Oct 12, 2015
1 min

Heart of the Community Acceptance of a WoW Story

The blog Heart of the Community accepted on of Women of the World’s client’s stories. Utah Bankers Association launched a new social...

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Justin Harnish

Aug 30, 2015
3 min

Artistic Workshop in Rug-Making

P1100226 P1100238 P1100227 P1100240 P1100229 P1100236 P1100233 P1100234 Artistic workshops are such an important way for the refugee...

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Justin Harnish

Jun 29, 2015
1 min

Public Radio Return on Refugee Service Investment

This morning, the Salt Lake City Public radio station KRCL aired a brief interview with Women of the World Founder and Executive...

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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors

Justin Harnish

May 12, 2015
1 min

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors

The celebration of those that brought us into the world and that nurture and care for us throughout our lives is a key rite preserved in...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 10, 2015
2 min

3rd Annual Refugee Fashion Show

Women of the World’s 3rd Annual Refugee Fashion show was a resounding success!!! Women from all over the world modeled in this...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 10, 2015
1 min

Inside the Story: KUTV news visits Women of the World

Founder and President of Women of the World was featured this evening on the KUTV program “Inside the Story” with Dan Rascon — The Iraqi...

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Justin Harnish

Jan 21, 2015
2 min

Follow Your Passion Media features Women of the World

The 2015 Momentum Continues Women of the World’s media momentum continues into 2015 with Nkoyo Iyamba’s piece on KSL entitled “Follow...

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