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When Amina Umaru Toko, 53, was displaced to Gwoza, Nigeria, due to violence and insecurity, she didn’t expect to also be suddenly caring for her critically ill grandchild.

Karima Sultani has been an activist for women’s rights in Afghanistan since 2010. She now works as a counsellor for the ̽����ѡ, supporting women who are experiencing violence.

Since the conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, millions have suffered. Altuma Ibrahim, a 45-year-old mother of nine, shares her journey of fleeing violence and seeking safety for her children.

Rohingya refugees who survived shocking violence in Myanmar are now threatened by heavy monsoon rains and cyclones in Bangladesh. Here’s the storm-preparedness advice aid workers are giving them.

Lia Mocka is the Gender-Based Violence Specialist for the ̽����ѡ in Greece. Born in Albania, she moved to Greece when she was nine years old and andis a passionate feminist, working to ensure refugee women are protected and enabled to understand their rights.

Leaving one's hometown in search of asylum is often a harrowing journey, caused by dire circumstances such as crime, rampant violence, and instability. This departure marks the beginning of a turbulent journey, defined by uncertainty and resilience, as individuals navigate the complex web of immigration policies and seek refuge in unfamiliar lands.

With funding from the EU, the ̽����ѡ helps young Syrian girls in Lebanon counter gender-based violence and prejudice. Meet Sabah, the girl who freed herself from a forced marriage at the age of 13.

A Salvadoran refugee girl is pursuing an education in the United States. A Nigerian woman is creating her own business despite the male-dominated society of her native country. A Rohingya activist in Bangladesh is helping to end violence against women.

Samira and her family have overcome immense hurdles to leave Afghanistan and start a new life in Hanover, Germany - but they are amongst the small proportion of Afghans lucky enough to be offered a safe route out of the country.

Violence, economic collapse and crippling shortages now dominate life in Venezuela. Since 2014, living standards have been in freefall with food, medicine and basic services all in short supply.