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Jan 13, 2019
1 min

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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Justin Harnish

Dec 13, 2018
1 min

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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UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland

Justin Harnish

Oct 9, 2018
5 min

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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Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner

Justin Harnish

Sep 12, 2018
3 min

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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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After

Justin Harnish

Apr 7, 2018
2 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Nov 26, 2017
11 min

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...

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Josephine’s Journey: Refugee from Congo Finds Hope, Home in Utah

Justin Harnish

Jun 25, 2017
5 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

May 30, 2017
3 min

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...

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Mashallah: Refugee Women Express Gratitude to WoW Case Manager Abby Bossart

Justin Harnish

May 15, 2017
6 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

May 1, 2017
11 min

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...

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Kaltum: “Mother of All” Offers Sudanese Sustenance to Salt Lake

Justin Harnish

Apr 12, 2017
5 min

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,...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 23, 2017
2 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 16, 2017
5 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Mar 14, 2017
3 min

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...

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Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show

Justin Harnish

Mar 11, 2017
5 min

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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Justin Harnish

Feb 26, 2017
8 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 16, 2017
5 min

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...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 9, 2017
2 min

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,...

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Justin Harnish

Feb 9, 2017
4 min

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...

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Modeling Our World – 2017 Fashion Show Fundraiser

Justin Harnish

Feb 7, 2017
2 min

Modeling Our World – 2017 Fashion Show Fundraiser

Want to attend? Follow all our events here. Can’t be at the show? Donate Here “If we understood one another, we would get along better.”...

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