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Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ grants intern Jane Yang writes about how the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ protects and empowers women who have made the dangerous trip from Somalia to a refugee camp in northeastern Kenya.

The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ spoke to Syrian men and women who have found temporary safety in Idlib—but worry they will be uprooted once more—about the places they escaped, and what they hope the future holds.

Nazia and Rolian* bonded over their love for dance.

Meet an ambitious Syrian woman who operates a beauty salon in her home in Jordan with support from the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡.

From major cities to remote villages, women and girls worldwide face harassment, violence, discrimination and a lack of equal opportunities. Their lives are threatened, their potential robbed. This is especially – brutally – true for women and girls in the world’s conflict zones. According to ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ violence prevention experts, the toughest places to be a woman today are:

Joining renowned hip hop recording artist, actor, poet and one of the UK’s best-loved podcasters Scroobius Pip was not an ‘average day in the office.’

Days of intense bombings have destroyed or damaged the last remaining hospitals in East Aleppo, including three supported by the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡. Below is a first-person account from one of the many Syrians who live under constant gunfire and barrel bombs.

Earlier this year the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Greece hosted cooking workshops for refugee and local women living on the island of Lesvos. Learn Elisabeth shares a spinach stew with beef and shrimp recipe.