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In a violence-ridden corner of Colombia a group of courageous women are putting their lives at risk helping survivors of displacement and sexual abuse…
The ceremony featured a keynote speech on video by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie and musical performances by Maher Zain, Rokia Traore and Rodrigo y Gabriela…
Nowhere in the country is the devastation from the ongoing conflict felt as acutely as it is in Buenaventura…
The Butterflies put their lives on the line every day to assist forcibly displaced women and those who have been subject to sexual or physical violence…
Like most of the 120 women working for Butterflies, Maria has lost a loved one in Colombia’s 50-year armed conflict…
The award includes a US$100,000 monetary prize. In close consultation with UNHCR, the Winner uses the monetary prize to fund a project…
When fighting erupted between rival armed groups in her village, Benedicia and her seven young children fled by boat…
The fight is to fight indifference. One way of protesting is not to keep our mouths shut.
Mery Medina, member of Butterflies
For six years, Luz remained silent for fear of reprisal and the stigma and taboo surrounding rape. But since joining Butterflies, she has found the courage to speak out…
The 2013 winner of UNHCR’s Nansen Refugee Award tells her story.
“We must raise our banner in every country and forge the links of brotherhood around the world.”…
Ana met Sister Angélique Namaika at the Nansen Refugee Award ceremony 2013 and she was touched by her strength and glowing smile…
We were tired of not being heard, and people not talking about the violence women were facing in Buenaventura.
Gloria Amparo, member of Butterflies
After receiving the Nansen Refugee Award, Butterflies shared their experiences in Spain, London and Brussels…
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