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Indonesia has banned its citizens from migrating to 21 Middle Eastern countries for work. But the women of Lombok are still heading to the Gulf in search of jobs, and may be even more vulnerable than before.
As someone who was married as a child, Rawda al-Mazloum, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, is working hard to prevent this from happening to girls in the refugee camp where she lives. Mazloum has experienced stigma for being divorced, and warns that young refugee divorcees are particularly vulnerable to abuse.
In the world’s largest refugee camp, giving birth can be a real challenge. But maternal mortality at Bidi Bidi in Uganda is low, and women often report better delivery conditions than they received at home. Amy Fallon reports for our series ‘Refugee Mothers: Pregnancy in Exile.’
Uganda has partially lifted a ban on citizens working as domestic workers in the Middle East, which was implemented in 2016 after reports of abuse. The government says increased supervision will lead to safer working conditions, but some say the measures are not enough.
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors of his school open – and to prevent girls dropping out.
Syrian refugee women in Ontario have launched their own successful catering business, Karam Kitchen. It helps them not only to support their families financially but also to improve their English and meet more people in their new home.
In its first year, Women & Girls published dozens of photographs taken by our talented contributors all over the world. Here’s a look back at some of the most memorable images.
In Canada, dozens of immigrant women have coauthored a graphic novel about sexual violence. Since their immigration status is often linked to their relationship status, immigrant women are particularly vulnerable to domestic violence.
To find work, many Zimbabwean women illegally cross the borders into Botswana and South Africa. But during the crossing through the bush, they risk being attacked by “gumagumas” – gangs who rob and frequently rape their victims.
Tracy Ndovi Member of Survivors Speak OUT
Ahead of the U.N.’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26, Tracy Ndovi from Survivors Speak OUT says more should be done to support the survivors forced to make desperate journeys to safety.
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