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She Collapsed In My Arms

‘I never got to know her name, she travelled for nearly two hours and joined the queue to collect free bread at the Forgotten Women distribution bakery. As she got to the front of the queue, the noise, the crowd and the heat became overwhelming, as I put my hand out, she collapsed, and her friend started to […]

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VACCINATE THE WOMEN OF BANGLADESH

We are proud to announce that the Bangladeshi government and WHO have welcomed Forgotten Women to join them in vaccinating the country. Bangladesh has a population of 170 million, however, only 3 percent of the population is fully vaccinated. The rapid rate of Covid spreading is due to crowded conditions, mistrust and poverty. The ruthless Delta […]

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Advocacy: Insight

French prosecutors investigate claims of modern day slavery against Saudi prince French prosecutors launch a human rights investigation following accusations of modern day slavery against an unnamed Saudi Prince. The claims come from seven women, mostly from the Philippines, who were recruited in Saudi Arabia and worked for both the Prince and his family. The […]

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Muna El-Kurd

The Israeli forces arrest the #Palestinian icon Muna El-Kurd from her house in the Shekh Jarrah neighborhood. Muna El-Kurd, a Palestinian woman, and an activist who is fighting to protect her neighborhood, house and family from force eviction lead by Israeli police in Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in occupied East Jerusalem. RELEASE HER NOW!

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George Floyd

Paying our respects to the family and friends of George Floyd a year on, an innocent life was taken which took the world by storm and what a storm it was! George Floyd you started an entire movement which has provoked global change – RIP from the team at Forgotten Women. #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter

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The culture of victim blaming must end

We demand zero tolerance for victim-blaming at all levels of society (structural, institutional, societal and individual). We demand that rapists are no longer sheltered in our homes, schools and workplaces – families need to hold their boys and men accountable for any and all violence they perpetrate. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/oct/19/to-tackle-sexual-violence-in-bangladesh-the-culture-of-victim-blaming-must-end

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Saving Dignity

“This is a necessity that all human beings should have, especially women. Under no circumstances should a woman’s dignity be compromised. Girls as young as 10 are reported to have been raped, this is unacceptable and we will not sit back and watch” Mani Kaur, Project Manager What we are doing and why: ·      Implementing safe toilets worldwide ·      Building […]

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You Matter

You Matter! Everyone experiences some kind of pain in their life at some point. I am just happy to be able to plant a seed of hope in one’s life, and what greater joy it is for me to see the growth of that seed. [Sasha Ali, Outreach & Support Manager, Forgotten Women] As much […]

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Advocacy

“Advocacy is an integral part of our overall mission.” The Forgotten Women Team Grant Liberty is the official advocacy wing of Forgotten Women, a global voice for women who have been silenced – worldwide women tirelessly fight for change to create an environment where basic human rights are recognised. Loujain al-Hathloul, who campaigned to win […]

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Star Trooper

We would like to thank our youngest and most passionate volunteer Sara Keteb, she has dedicated her precious time to spread awareness and raise funds for vulnerable women around the world. Much love and respect, keep up the good work for the sake of humanity.   forgottenwomen.org

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