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  1. Women of the World. We build self-reliance through custom service, community development, & economic empowerment. Women of the World is a trusted service and capacity building organization for refugee, asylee, and immigrant women and girls.

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  2. Jun 12, 2024 · The WOW Foundation is a charity that believes a gender equal world is desirable, possible and urgently required. Through festivals, events and more, our global movement celebrates women, girls and non-binary people, taking a frank look at the obstacles they face and discussing solutions for change. Find out more here. This content is blocked.

    • Afroze-Numa, Pakistan. Shepherdess. One of the last Wakhi shepherdesses, Afroze-Numa has taken care of goats, yaks and sheep for almost three decades. Having learnt the trade from her mother and grandmothers, she is part of a centuries-old tradition that is now dying out in Pakistan's Shimshal valley.
    • Hosai Ahmadzai, Afghanistan. TV presenter. When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, Hosai Ahmadzai was one of very few female news anchors to carry on broadcasting in the country.
    • Esi Buobasa, Ghana. Fishmonger. A native of Fuveme, a Ghanaian village washed away by the sea, Esi Buobasa has experienced first-hand the impact of climate change.
    • Chila Kumari Burman, UK. Artist. Working across a range of arts including printmaking, drawing, painting, installation and film, Chila Kumari Burman uses her work to discuss issues such as representation, gender and cultural identity.
  3. 6 December 2021. BBC. The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are hitting "reset" - women ...

    • Unsung hero. Worldwide Making a difference. In an extraordinary year, when countless women around the world have made a sacrifice to help others, the first place on the list is left open to acknowledge their work and to remember those who have lost their lives while making a difference.
    • Loza Abera Geinore. Ethiopia Footballer LozaAbera. Loza Abera Geinore was born and raised in a small town in southern Ethiopia. She played for Hawassa City SC in the Ethiopian Women's Premier League for two seasons, during which time she became the club's top goalscorer.
    • Houda Abouz. Morocco Rapper khtek.17. Houda Abouz, aka Khtek, is a Moroccan rapper known for her unique style and lyrical songs. She stands up for women's rights and gender equality.
    • Christina Adane. Netherlands Campaigner christina.adane. Christina was behind the UK petition for free school meals over the summer holidays, which footballer Marcus Rashford supported.
  4. 1960. 1980. Then and now. A long ladder to the top. More than a century since the women’s suffrage movement begins and decades of vigorous activism later, women in a vast number of the world’s countries can vote by the 1980s. In contrast, women are still fighting to take on leadership positions today.

  5. Dec 7, 2021 · The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are hitting "reset" - women playing their part to ...