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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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Op-ed: Thank you, Utah leaders, for standing up for refugee women
On behalf of the hundreds of women refugees served by Women of the World and on behalf of the immigrants, like me, from the Middle East,...

Justin Harnish
Feb 9, 20172 min read
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Refugees Welcome: March on Utah State Capitol
The resistance against the moral failings of the current administration has begun. Immigrants, native Utahns, Mormons, and Muslims all...

Justin Harnish
Feb 8, 20174 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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Episode 3: July ’16 Refugee Podcast with Elisabeth from Central African Republic
Today we speak with Elisabeth from the Central African Republic about her life in CAR, her flight with her young children and her...

Justin Harnish
Jul 16, 20161 min read
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Stepping Back From the Ledge As Sisters
“I want to kill myself. I don’t want to live anymore.” What horrors did this young mother from Congo experience for her to utter these...

Justin Harnish
Apr 7, 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 Mother’s Day with Our New Neighbors
The celebration of those that brought us into the world and that nurture and care for us throughout our lives is a key rite preserved in...

Justin Harnish
May 12, 20151 min read
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Supporting Iraqi Women caught in the recent violence
Last night was a great night to meet at the park and hold a candle & stand in solidarity with the women in Iraq that have been raped,...

Justin Harnish
Jul 10, 20141 min read
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Cultural Connection KSL Radio Interview
Women of the World was on the radio this weekend! Cultural Connections with Nkoyo Iyamba interviewed three members of the Women of the...

Justin Harnish
Mar 4, 20121 min read
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Remnants of the Spider’s Web
Giving a voice to refugee women is critical, our ability to share in our prosperity with those who have suffered the worst atrocities of...

Justin Harnish
Dec 15, 20101 min read
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