community/life
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From Soviet rule to Taliban: A Woman’s decades-long oppression.
Sara Sharifi experienced violence and war from early childhood, from the soviet ear to Taliban rule, she witnessed pain and destruction yet chose to transform her suffering into strength.
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Tawila becomes a terror-filled displacement haven after El-Fasher's fall today
In Tawila near El-Fasher, thousands of displaced people endure hunger and homelessness, while women and children suffer grave abuses considered war crimes, amid a lack of international aid or protection.
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Awareness Campaign to Combat Cyber Extortion in Yemen
In a country facing compounded crises for years, cyber extortion has emerged as one of the most dangerous threats targeting women and girls, amid fragile legal structures, weak public awareness, and victims’ fear of social stigma.
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The Yazidis: A History of Denial and Resilient Identity –Part 1
Although historically recognized, Yazidis today face identity fragmentation due to external pressures, religious extremism, and weak internal representation, perpetuating marginalization despite their deep, longstanding roots within Kurdish society
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Sign language… a bridge between two worlds separated by silence
"Amid economic hardship and social barriers, Eman Al-Qudsi opened university doors and advanced inclusion—affirming that sign language is more than communication; it is a pathway to equality, participation, and dignity
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“The Raqqa Gate”: A Visual and Architectural Identity
Following archaeological and UNESCO heritage-preservation standards, the Culture Authority in North and East Syria built a heritage-style gate at the entrance of Al-Mansour Street in Raqqa
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"Calls for investigation into disappearance and rape of journalists in El Fasher.
Sudanese female journalists urged an urgent investigation into Rapid Support Forces’ abuses in El Fasher and called for an emergency plan to evacuate and protect female reporters in North Darfur.
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Afrin’s Displaced Women: The Safe Return Agreement Has No Real Implementation
Thousands of displaced families from occupied Afrin live in Aleppo’s Ashrafieh and Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhoods, waiting for the safe return agreement to be implemented.
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Yemeni Women Condemn Violations Committed in Al-Fasher
The conflict in Sudan has turned into a horrific humanitarian tragedy, with civilians—especially women and children—facing grave violations and deadly famine, amid urgent international calls to save Al-Fasher and stop crimes that have surpassed all laws.
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Women of Al-Fashir: Displacement, Genocide, Pain, Survival, and Unbroken Resilience
After the(RSF) took control of Al-Fasher, women and children found themselves on a journey of displacement fraught with death, hunger, and torture, turning their suffering into a bloody testimony to a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing.
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Young woman breaks barriers, proving her remarkable skills in marble work
Husseini’s dreams transformed from beginner to pioneer in marble and stone, defying social and physical challenges, proving women’s strength in traditional crafts
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Sees the Light Through Determination: Sheima Anwar, Blind Trainer, Egypt
Despite her blindness, Sheima Anwar pursued her academic and professional dreams with determination, overcoming challenges and excelling while training blind and sighted individuals to promote coexistence, awareness, and inclusion
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Azhiyah Al-Aqleh: A Century of Life, Still Planting with Love
In Hajin, Deir ez-Zor, lives Azhiyah Hammoud Al-Aqleh, a hundred-year-old woman who still lovingly works her land, tending it with patience and devotion—a lifelong habit that connects her to the soil, history, and enduring strength.
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Disfigured Faces, Heavy Souls: Gaza's Women Between Pain and Hope
Amid warplanes’ roar and shattered homes, Gaza’s women bear unhealed wounds — disfigured faces and hearts heavy with loss. They struggle to find healing, justice, and a glimpse of normal life amid endless suffering and devastation
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Activists stress turning shared pain into a powerful cross-border solidarity
Amid the devastation and suffering left by the war in Gaza, Moroccan women’s voices rise again to affirm that the tragedy of Palestinian women is not isolated, but a mirror of global conflicts - turning pain into solidarity.
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Cases of Rape and Bodies on the Streets... Sudanese Women Denounce Violations in El Fasher
Sudanese women have denounced the violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against women in their country since the outbreak of the conflict in 2023, which have intensified in recent days in the city of El Fasher.
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From the Pain of Circumcision to a Voice That Refuses Silence
Aya Mostafa transformed from a victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) into an activist fighting to protect girls - spreading awareness and confronting harmful traditions with courage and determination.
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What Is Happening in Afrin and Why Do the Displaced Insist on a Safe Return?
Fearing a repeat of the scenarios in Syria’s coast and the city of Sweida, displaced residents from Afrin insist that a safe return to their city is a non-negotiable right and a fundamental demand.
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The Millstone: A Living Memory Defying Oblivion
The millstone, a traditional tool used for decades to grind grains and prepare daily sustenance, has today transcended its practical role.
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Women’s Revolution: A History of Resistance and Building a Free Self
The Women’s Revolution, an active feminist movement in North and East Syria, aims to achieve freedom and equality. It gained global recognition for its resistance against ISIS and for building the democratic self-administration system.