Women in Timor-Leste are strong, resilient, brave. They fought for the country’s independence and keep fighting daily to rebuild this young nation. Still they suffer discrimination in health, education, employment, and access to justice. They are four times more likely than men to be unemployed and therefore often economically dependent on others.
Check how our award winning and groundbreaking women economic empowerment program “Futuru Diak” revolutionized the way women see themselves and their role in their communities.