Case Studies

Sabah: Empowered seamstresses strikes work-life balance

Syrian refugee Sabah has forged a path to economic empowerment and financially supports her family through her sewing business.
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Education as a catalyst in preventing early marriage

Using her knowledge of the importance of girls’ education has enabled Ibtessam to stay in school and inspired other girls to do the same.
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Girls skate school enables equal opportunities

Arwa's girls’ skating academy is challenging social norms and gender stereotypes and creating equal opportunities for girls.
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Meet the electrical technician breaking stereotypes 

After learning to become an electrical technician, Basma has broken down stereotypes and has become an inspiration for women in her community.
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The couple who advocate against female genital mutilation

Ihsan and Saleh are a married couple who faced society’s pressure together to advocate against female genital mutilation.
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Syrian refugee overcomes COVID-19 lockdown in Egypt

Abrar, 15, is overcoming the emotional challenges faced by the COVID-19 lockdown in Egypt through online sessions provided by Plan International Egypt.
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Awareness campaign to stop gender-based violence during COVID-19…

On 16 June, Egypt marks the national day against FGM. The day commemorates the death of Bodour, who passed away in 2007 when she was subjected to FGM. As part of its campaign on gender-based…
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How refugee girls are taking the lead during COVID-19

Consultations with adolescent girls and young women in refugee and displaced settings show that, despite the many challenges they face, they also have resilience and hope for the future.
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Puppets and positivity: Basma tackles COVID-19 in Egypt

Basma, 21, is playing a pivotal role in raising awareness on COVID-19 in her community by using puppets to get her message across.
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Girl with disability becomes community leader in Egypt

Wafaa, 15, used to suffer from discrimination due to the stigma surrounding her physical disability. However, since joining a Champions of Change group, she has overcome this and has become…
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The karate champion smashing stereotypes in Egypt

In Egypt, karate is considered to be a male-only sport. But Hagezeya is challenging this gender norm and has become an inspirational role model for girls and young women in her community.
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