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May 10, 2026

Using Folk Singing to Commemorate Victims

Following the 2014 ISIS genocide against the Yazidi community, folk singing (stran) became a tool for documenting collective memory, commemorating victims, and supporting community healing through oral storytelling and cultural expression.

April 15, 2026

Mobilizing Survivors and Allies to Strengthen Access to Reparations in Iraq

The Coalition for Just Reparations Iraq worked with survivors, civil society, and government actors to improve access to reparations under the Yazidi Women Survivors Law, increasing applications and strengthening survivor support.

March 4, 2026

Using Silent Theatre to Address Community Conflict and Protect Girls’ Rights

In post-conflict areas of Iraq, silent theatre is used as a non-confrontational tool to address harmful practices affecting girls.

March 3, 2026

Closing the Rural Water Access Gap Through Sustainable Design

Solar-powered, community-driven water systems sustainably deliver safe water to remote rural communities often excluded from traditional infrastructure models.

Two African children smiling while getting water from a kiosk

January 20, 2026

Empowering Domestic Workers in Syria and Protecting Their Rights

Explore a local campaign in Syria that empowers domestic workers through legal awareness, safe spaces for support, and digital tools.

Empowering Domestic Workers

October 14, 2025

Supporting Yemeni Women’s Right to Get a Passport Without Male Approval

A Yemeni youth-led campaign led to a government order upholding women’s freedom to travel.

November 11, 2024

Strengthening Digital Security Through a Kit Containing Tools & Tactics

Front Line Defenders developed a Digital Security and Privacy Guide for human rights defenders.

Cropped photo of a girl at a table looking at her phone with her laptop

November 11, 2024

Involving Survivors of Human Rights Abuse in the Identification and Rescue of Potential Victims

Maiti Nepal works to stop trafficking of women and girls by interviewing those who appear vulnerable.

A young Nepali street vendor sits amongst a flock of birds

November 11, 2024

Involving Religious Leaders in Modeling Behavior Toward Stigmatized Populations

The Sangha Metta project trains Buddhist monks and nuns to provide practical and spiritual assistance to people with HIV/AIDS.

Cropped image of Buddhist monks sitting

November 11, 2024

Citizen Monitoring of Courts as a Means of Creating System Change

WATCH developed a highly effective court monitoring method involving citizen volunteers.

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