Laura Taouchanov
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Elpida Kokkota, “a survival kit to educate yourself”
Elpida describes herself as someone who carries a “scar”, but she refuses that this traumatic experience defines her.
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Mary-Justine Todd, “resilience comes with the ability to regain hope”
After an inspiring encounter at the hospital, Mary-Justine launched Shamsaha to help women victims of violence in the Middle East.
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Joséphine Goube, “treat everyone on their merits, not where they are from”
After a stay in the UK, Joséphine Goube created Sistech to help refugee women enter the European job market.
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Jimena Garcia Cabello, “outside, no one talks about them”
Jimena, dedicated to fighting injustice in Mexico, helps women in prison to develop their skills and maintain family ties.
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Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, “elevate young girls with education."
Ex-model, Noëlla founded Malaika, an organization in DRC to help girls become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Sadaffe Abid, “Investing in women is critical”
In Pakistan, Sadaffe founded Circle of Women, an association focused on empowering women through digital literacy.
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Bloody Sunday’s Wounds Are Still Bleeding
50 years on, the tragedy of Bloody Sunday still haunts the memories of the people of Derry.
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