
Young Women Driving Legal Reform in MENA
In restrictive civic spaces like Egypt and Palestine, where discriminatory laws and social norms encumber progress on women’s rights, the
In restrictive civic spaces like Egypt and Palestine, where discriminatory laws and social norms encumber progress on women’s rights, the
One key challenge in large, multi-country programmes is maintaining consistency and quality in training delivery. In 2024, the World YWCA
Before joining the programme, I was shy and hesitant to take initiative. I cared deeply about women’s issues, but I
Photo: Yasmine. Yasmine, a young woman from Jerusalem, Palestine, has transformed her experience under occupation into a powerful story of
I am a young woman who went through domestic violence. Photo: “This is my story…” Sidel Clementine, a Trainer of
Melody Miriuki, from Meru County in Kenya, married at 20, shortly after completing high school. With no formal skills or
Lina Al-Khatib is a young woman from Palestine who has actively participated in several YW4A initiatives, including the World YWCA
This is an original poem by Adeng Malual, aka Ella, a young woman leader and YW4A ToT from Juba,
The Young Women for Awareness, Agency, Advocacy, and Accountability (YW4A) initiative actively identifies and maximises opportunities for young women to
Photo: Yasmin Adnan Ala’Eddin, a young woman leader and YW4A peer educator from Jerusalem, Palestine. The Young Women for Awareness,