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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.
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Sep 23, 2021


The Many Meanings of Hijab
Young Salt Lake City refugees in their colorful hijabs When asked why she wears hijab, Baidaa is quick to answer. “I wear it because I...
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Jan 12, 2017
We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski
“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...
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Dec 10, 2016
Layla
Beautiful inside & out. Originally from Morocco, Layla has now made Salt Lake City her home. What I admire most about Layla is she is...
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Apr 28, 2016


Stepping Back From the Ledge As Sisters
“I want to kill myself. I don’t want to live anymore.” What horrors did this young mother from Congo experience for her to utter these...
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Apr 7, 2016
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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Mar 19, 2016


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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Jan 19, 2016


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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Dec 12, 2015
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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Oct 13, 2015
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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Oct 12, 2015
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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Jun 29, 2015


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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May 12, 2015
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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Feb 10, 2015


Fashion Show Salt Lake City Event
It is that time again… Women’s Fashion Show Salt Lake City Event, celebrating International Women’s Day and our new refugee neighbors and...
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Jan 16, 2015


WoW Video featured in pre Sundance Film Festival
Women of the World is thrilled to have its introductory documentary film nominated for a Workman Productions Online Award in the...
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Jan 5, 2015
Women Who Inspire Article
A great article and interview about women who inspire by 3Plus co-founder Dorothy Dalton featured Women of the World Founder Samira...
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Oct 1, 2014


Supporting Iraqi Women caught in the recent violence
Last night was a great night to meet at the park and hold a candle & stand in solidarity with the women in Iraq that have been raped,...
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Jul 10, 2014
WoW Awarded Salt Lake City Human Rights Award
Tonight on the campus of the University of Utah, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Diversity and Human Rights honored Women of the...
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Dec 10, 2013
Interview on KTalk AM Radio with Founder of Women of the World
On 5 March 2013, Women of World Founder and President, Samira Harnish, interviewed on KTalk AM Radio program “Celebrating Women” with...
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Mar 6, 2013


BYU Hunger Banquet Keynote Speaker
For twenty-three years, Students for International Development has worked with the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies, the...
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Mar 5, 2013
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