Tag: Survivor Stories
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Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Relocates to Israel to Spotlight October 7 Survivors
Israel at a New Lens: An Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Makes Aliyah Renowned documentary filmmaker Richard Trank, long a familiar name in circles that cover Israel, has taken a life-changing step: he moved to Israel and is now based there full time. After decades of producing films that scrutinize history, conflict, and the Jewish state, Trank says…
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Why PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue at Police Stations for Help
Rising Voices, Persisting Barriers In Port Moresby and other parts of Papua New Guinea, survivors of domestic abuse often encounter a system that feels slow, intimidating, and inaccessible. The reality described by safety advocates is stark: many women and men who suffer violence must physically queue in front of police stations to file reports, navigate…
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PNG Domestic Abuse Survivors Queue to Report Husbands
Facing the System: Why Survivors Queue at Police Stations In parts of Papua New Guinea, survivors of domestic abuse describe a daunting reality: reporting abuse often means arriving at a police station—sometimes after hours of walking or waiting—only to find a process that feels distant from their immediate needs. For many women and men who…
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Ending Violence Against Women: Dignity, Equality, and Human Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Violence against women is not only a personal tragedy; it is a systemic failure that undermines dignity, equality, and human rights. Across cultures and continents, women and girls are disproportionately affected by abuse in homes, communities, and public life. When a woman experiences violence, it reverberates through families, workplaces,…
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Ending Violence Against Women: A Global Imperative for Dignity and Rights
Why ending violence against women matters Across the world, violence against women remains a pervasive violation of dignity, equality, and human rights. The issue transcends borders, cultures, and socioeconomic status, affecting roughly 840 million women—nearly one in three women globally. It is not only a personal tragedy for survivors and their families but a societal…
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I Got Cervical Cancer at 35: How It Changed Motherhood, Marriage, and Finances
Facing a life-altering diagnosis When a diagnosis of cervical cancer arrives at 35, it does more than threaten health. It unsettles plans for a growing family, reshapes the dynamic of a partnership, and forces a recalibration of finances. This is the story of one woman’s journey through that disruption—how it changed her ideas about motherhood,…
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A Manual for Memory: Lessons from the 2015 Nepal Earthquake
Introduction: Remembering a Moment That Shaped a Decade The book Nepal Bhukampa: Kaha Thiyau (Nepal Earthquake: Where Were You?) by Singaporean author and photographer Zakaria Zainal, known as Zak, and Nepali journalist Sahina Shrestha, invites readers to confront memory rather than distance themselves from trauma. As quakes ripple across the globe, the authors argue that…
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October 7 survivor dies two years after girlfriend shot dead at Nova Festival
Tragic death of a Nova Festival survivor A somber reminder of the lasting impact of the October 7 attacks emerged this week, when Roei Shalev, a 29-year-old survivor who helped his girlfriend in the moments before a deadly shooting at Nova Festival, was found dead near Poleg Beach in Netanya, Israel. The death comes two…
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Nova festival survivor dies two years after girlfriend shot dead as he shielded her
The day that changed everything What began as a day of dancing and joy at the Nova festival on October 7, 2023, ended in unimaginable tragedy. Roei Shalev, 29, was dancing with his girlfriend Mapal Adam and their friend Hilly Solomon when rocket fire and Hamas gunmen shattered the night. In a desperate bid for…
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Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate: A Young Woman’s Fight Highlights Why Regular Checks Matter
Breast Cancer Can Strike at Any Age Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects older women. Yet a growing campaign in Ireland is amplifying a crucial message: cancer does not discriminate by age. A 31-year-old survivor, who spoke about her journey, shared how delays in diagnosis and limited initial testing…