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Why I Started the Fashion Show
The reasons why I started the Fashion Show and Cultural Gala and why I think it is such a success!

Samira Harnish
Nov 25, 20232 min read
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Business Woman of the Year
Women of the World's Founder and Executive Director was honored by Utah Business Magazine as a Business Woman of the Year.

Justin Harnish
Sep 23, 20212 min read
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10th Annual Fashion Show
2010 First Annual Fashion Show It has become an iconic photo of women refugees in Utah. Women and girls standing together, in traditional...

Justin Harnish
Mar 11, 20202 min read
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United Nations Thanks WoW Founder for Her Leadership at the UN Civil Societies Conference
Women of the World’s Founder and Executive Director was pleased to receive a gracious thank you note from the leadership of the UN Civil...

Justin Harnish
Nov 2, 20193 min read
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The intersection of acting locally and thinking globally: The United Nations Civil Society Conferenc
Women of the World is excited to welcome civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGO), and representatives of both the public and...

Justin Harnish
Aug 21, 20193 min read
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Restoring Hope – Fashion Show Gala 2019
Every year, the Fashion show is an opportunity to highlight something displaced women can teach us. Last year we highlighted the harms...

Justin Harnish
Jan 29, 20193 min read
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UNHCR Nansen Awards Ceremony – Geneva, Switzerland
The 2018 Nansen Award Ceremony hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees This last week marked a milestone for Women of...

Justin Harnish
Oct 9, 20185 min read
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Samira Harnish Selected by UNHCR Americas Nansen Award Winner
The 2018 Nansen Award from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)...

Justin Harnish
Sep 11, 20183 min read
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The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
“Affecting and utterly eye-opening, The Girl Who Smiled Beads is a powerful reminder of just how strong and indomitable the human spirit...

Justin Harnish
Apr 7, 20182 min read
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Women of Courage concerts from my perspective
One of the members of the Canyon Singers, Nan McEntire, shares her impressions of the experience of singing in the Women of Courage...

Justin Harnish
Mar 16, 20175 min read
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Modeling Our World – 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show
MARCH, 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show The 2017 Women of the World Fashion Show strove to model the world we desire: women from all...

Justin Harnish
Mar 11, 20175 min read
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We Are All In This Together by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski
“We Are All in this Together” Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s key note speech to the Women of the World Sixth Annual Celebration...

Justin Harnish
Dec 10, 20164 min read
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Celebration of Refugee Women’s Success
Celebrating the success of our refugee ladies feels great and motivates the rest of the refugee community. For our 6th Annual Celebration...

Justin Harnish
Dec 5, 20166 min read
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Bridging Gaps and Cultivating Foundation – A 12-week Program for Refugee High School Girls
Keep up to date on all of our activities… Learn more and Subscribe Module 1: Identity Self-Identity Social Justice Roots “My Story”...

Justin Harnish
Sep 4, 20166 min read
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Founder Samira Harnish Awarded Ruby Award for Excellence in Women’s Advocacy
The customized solutions and the impact they are having on empowering refugee women were awarded today with a Ruby Award, by the...

Justin Harnish
Mar 23, 20162 min read
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Mother’s Day With The Leonardo’s Community Connections
Mothers share a bond, whether they are mothers from Utah or from a war-torn country seeking refugee status. Women of the World and The...

Justin Harnish
Mar 19, 20162 min read
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Celebrating and Honoring Our New Neighbors
This year the 4th Annual Fashion Show was themed around the popular meme “Stepping Up.” Women of the World is constantly looking for ways...

Justin Harnish
Mar 7, 20164 min read
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Stepping Up: Women of the World’s 4th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
Women of the World celebrates the traditions of our new neighbors, we take pride in our place in the blend of community and culture, and...

Justin Harnish
Feb 7, 20162 min read
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Remarks at Women of the World Awards Ceremony: Julie McAdams
I’m so pleased to join you today and to share in celebrating what Women of the World have accomplished. I was looking on Samira’s website...

Justin Harnish
Dec 12, 20153 min read
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Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration of Refugee Success
Women of the World is excited to announce our Fifth Annual Celebration of Refugee Success WHEN: 12 December from 2 – 5 p.m. WHERE: The...

Justin Harnish
Nov 15, 20151 min read
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