This is where you hear from women & girls around the world about their unfiltered lives, dreams, and hopes for a better future.

A Young Woman's Diary 12/10/24 A Young Woman's Diary 12/10/24

Syria Diaries: Malak

In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s fall, 23-year-old Malak reflects on the hope of rebuilding a nation in need of labor and knowledge — a hope shared by many in Jordan's Zaatari Refugee Camp, home to nearly 80,000 Syrian people, over half of whom are women and girls.

A Young Woman's Diary 12/1/24 A Young Woman's Diary 12/1/24

Iraq Diaries: Zainab

Zainab shares her fears that the decision to lower the legal age of marriage in her country could pave the way for extremist ideologies to gain ground and threaten the freedoms of women far beyond Iraq’s borders.

Leen Al-Zinati 8/28/24 Leen Al-Zinati 8/28/24

Gaza Diaries: Leen

Leen Al-Zinati writes about her life in Gaza being forcibly displaced and contracting Hepatitis A.

A Young Woman's Diary 8/24/24 A Young Woman's Diary 8/24/24

Afghanistan Diaries: Madina

A young Afghan woman shares her story of fleeing Afghanistan after her father attempted to marry her off at age 11.

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