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Restoring Hope – Fashion Show Gala 2019
Every year, the Fashion show is an opportunity to highlight something displaced women can teach us. Last year we highlighted the harms...
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Jan 29, 2019
Ep16 – WoW Podcast – Samira Harnish, 2018 UNHCR Nansen Finalist
WoW Executive Director Samira Harnish speaks with podcast producer Emily Means about Harnish’s recent recognition by the United Nations...
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Jan 13, 2019
Podcast Guest – Refugee Support
Refugee Support is a non-profit that offers humanitarian aid with dignity to refugees, while also supporting the local economy....
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Dec 13, 2018


UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland
The 2018 Nansen Award Ceremony hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees This last week marked a milestone for Women of...
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Oct 9, 2018


Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner
The 2018 Nansen Award from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...
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Sep 11, 2018


The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...
justin3103
Apr 7, 2018


An Ordinary Day at Women of the World
A parable of what we do at Women of the World There has been a little bit of rain overnight but not enough to water the plants outside...
justin3103
Nov 26, 2017


Josephine’s Journey: Refugee from Congo Finds Hope, Home in Utah
Josephine’s Journey Three thousand miles. That’s how far Josephine walked through the jungle to escape the bloody civil war in the...
justin3103
Jun 25, 2017
The Stories We Are Told
“https://womenofworld.org/wp-content/uploads/2442263001_566ae6ffd6_b-1.jpg” It wasn’t until high school that I realized I’d been...
justin3103
May 30, 2017


Mashallah: Refugee Women Express Gratitude to WoW Case Manager Abby Bossart
Refugee women thank Abby for her help. Abby shares a special moment with a friend she’s made working here at Women of the World. Women...
justin3103
May 15, 2017


Refugee Women’s Rights are Human Rights
What rights do humans have to refuge? How far wrong is the value-claim that fails to extend help to the victims of war and genocide? What...
justin3103
May 1, 2017


Kaltum: “Mother of All” Offers Sudanese Sustenance to Salt Lake
The first thing you notice about Kaltum is her quiet presence and lilting voice. When she turns to talk to you, her smile widens slowly,...
justin3103
Apr 12, 2017


WoW Loves Utah, Gives in Utah
Women of the World loves Utah, gives in Utah! We are so happy to be a part of this community that is so neighborly, that helps our ladies...
justin3103
Mar 22, 2017
Women of Courage concerts from my perspective
One of the members of the Canyon Singers, Nan McEntire, shares her impressions of the experience of singing in the Women of Courage...
justin3103
Mar 16, 2017


Women of Courage Concert
In the concert “Women of Courage” there is an unveiling of a monument of words and song. We dedicate our transcendental selves to...
justin3103
Mar 13, 2017


Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show
MARCH, 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show The 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show strove to model the world we desire: women from all...
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Mar 11, 2017
Saida Dahir: If I’m Silent, Hate Wins
“The WoW podcast team: Samira, Mary, Saida, Christine, and Abby” FEBRUARY, 2017 The crowd from the March for Refugees — almost 8,000 by...
justin3103
Feb 26, 2017
Resettlement: A Refugee’s Long Journey to a New Home
Nimo Hashi nervously adjusted her hijab as she scanned the passengers arriving at the Salt Lake International Airport terminal last...
justin3103
Feb 16, 2017
Op-ed: Thank you, Utah leaders, for standing up for refugee women
On behalf of the hundreds of women refugees served by Women of the World and on behalf of the immigrants, like me, from the Middle East,...
justin3103
Feb 9, 2017
Refugees Welcome: March on Utah State Capitol
The resistance against the moral failings of the current administration has begun. Immigrants, native Utahns, Mormons, and Muslims all...
justin3103
Feb 8, 2017
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