Stories From The Field
Young women in Uganda lead nationwide action against climate change
Over the last two years, Uganda has seen a flowering of climate activism led by young women and girls. Girls for Climate Action, a local …
From where I stand: “Our goal is to provide a home that offers love, care and protection for women with disabilities”
Dulmini Bandara is the Officer-in-charge at Manusath Piyasa – a shelter for women with disabilities operated by the Social Services Department in the Rathnapura District in …
Renewable energy: a boon for women farmers in Cambodia
When it came time to water her rice fields, farmer Im Heng used to have to lug a diesel-powered water pump across her property in …
In the words of Hira*: ‘Imagine a generation in depression.’
Hira* is a former public servant in Kunar, Afghanistan. Photo: UN Women/Habib Sayed Bidell I grew up in an educated but conservative family. My family …
In the words of Arefa*: ‘I had a job before. I had bread and peace. I am now under house arrest.’
Arefa* is a teacher and midwife in Farah, Afghanistan. Photo: UN Women/Habib Sayed Bidell Before 15 August [2021], I worked as teacher and a midwife …
In the words of Ghotai*: ‘Afghanistan has become the graveyard of buried hopes.’
Ghotai* is a computer science student in Baghlan, Afghanistan. Photo: UN Women/Habib Sayed Bidell One week before the Taliban takeover, I received my admission to …