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Lina AbiRafeh

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May 18

Pigs, Land, and Women

When I arrived in Papua New Guinea, I thought I understood what I was walking into. I had worked in conflict zones, post-disaster settings…

Pigs, Land, and Women

Lina AbiRafeh

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Apr 29

Solidarity for Whom?

*This article was written by Lina AbiRafeh, Henia Dakkak, and Azza Karam, published through Inter Press Service (IPS). The original article…

Solidarity for Whom?

Lina AbiRafeh

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Mar 17

The world is on fire. What can we do?

“I feel helpless” is something I keep hearing lately.

The world is on fire. What can we do?

Lina AbiRafeh

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Mar 8

I Still Hate International Women’s Day. And This Year, I Can Barely Write This.

I’ve written this blog every year. Every single year, I say: I hate International Women’s Day. And every year, I hate it a little more. I…

I Still Hate International Women’s Day. And This Year, I Can Barely Write This.

Lina AbiRafeh

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Feb 20

The 123-Year Wait: Why the Status of Women Is the Real Barometer of Humanity

We are often told that the progress of a civilization is measured by its GDP, its military might, or the stability of its government. But…

The 123-Year Wait: Why the Status of Women Is the Real Barometer of Humanity

Lina AbiRafeh

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Feb 14

Connection Is Collective Power: A Galentine’s Day Reflection

Galentine’s Day, celebrated on February 13, began as a fictional holiday on the television show Parks and Recreation, where the character…

Connection Is Collective Power: A Galentine’s Day Reflection

Lina AbiRafeh

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Jan 16

Iranian Women Start Revolutions, Not Wars

Iran is all over the news. And for good reason. What’s going on?

Iranian Women Start Revolutions, Not Wars

Lina AbiRafeh

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Dec 28, 2025

New Year, New Us? Not quite.

Woman carrying the weight of the world, year after year.

New Year, New Us? Not quite.

Lina AbiRafeh

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Dec 19, 2025

Start Where You Stand: Lessons From a Lifetime of Feminist Firestarting

People often ask me where I’ve seen the worst of humanity.

Start Where You Stand: Lessons From a Lifetime of Feminist Firestarting

Lina AbiRafeh

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Dec 4, 2025

Holding Onto Our Principles When the Sector Won’t

Every so often, I receive a message that captures the crisis unfolding across the development and humanitarian sector.

Holding Onto Our Principles When the Sector Won’t

Lina AbiRafeh

Lina AbiRafeh

1.93K followers

Global women's rights activist, author, speaker, aid worker with 3 decades of global experience - and lots to say! More on my website: www.LinaAbiRafeh.com

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