'THREADS OF RESISTANCE' WITH VICK HOPE
To mark International Women’s Day 2025, we’ve teamed up with Amnesty ambassador Vick Hope and three incredible artists to create a collection of limited edition T-shirts 'Threads of Resistance' that celebrate the resilience of women living through conflict.
Alongside Amnesty, Vick has selected three regions where women are heavily affected by conflict, collaborating with three female artists – Halima Aziz (Palestine), Dar Al Naim (Sudan) and Tiffanie Delune (the DRC) to represent each region. The final designs ensure the rich cultures of their countries are celebrated, while shining a light on the devastating crises and unimaginable hardships these women face.
Wherever the conflict, women always pay. Women in conflict-affected areas face the constant threat of sexual violence, displacement, and death, with systemic inequalities intensifying their suffering. They are at high risk of hunger and starvation, as nearly 50% of women in conflict zones face food insecurity.
Women in conflict also lose access to vital healthcare and education and are also starkly underrepresented in leadership and peace processes. Despite playing key roles in keeping families and communities together, women are left with fewer opportunities to recover and rebuild their lives.
Women and Conflict: The Price They Pay
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Death: The number of women killed in armed conflicts doubled in 2023. Over 170 conflicts raged, putting 612 million women and girls in danger—50% more than a decade ago (UN News, 2024). Women’s lives are not a currency. They are mothers, daughters, friends—humans with rights, not casualties of war.
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Sexual Violence: Conflict-related sexual violence surged by 50%, while the number of girls affected by grave violations increased by 35% (UN, 2024). Many cases go unpunished due to broken justice systems. No woman should endure brutality without justice. The right to safety, dignity, and healing must be upheld.
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Displacement: 117.3 million people were forcibly displaced in 2023—half were women and girls, with one in four under 12 years old (UNHCR, 2024). Displacement uproots lives, forcing women to shoulder impossible burdens for their families in the face of chaos.
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Education: 6,000 attacks on schools and universities were reported between 2022 and 2023. Today, 119 million school-age girls are out of school, with over a quarter in conflict-affected countries (GCPEA, 2024). War should not rob generations of women of their future.
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Silenced Voices: Despite soaring media coverage of war, only 5% of stories focus on women’s experiences, and just 0.04% highlight women as peace leaders (CARE, 2023). Women are living through history’s darkest moments—yet remain unheard. This must change.
Women’s rights should never be collateral damage in conflict. The world must act—now.
Art for Change
We are so proud to present the 'Threads of Resistance' collection curated by Vick Hope, designed by incredible artists Halima Aziz, Dar Al Naim and Tiffanie Delune.
Halima Aziz proudly showcases Palestinian heritage, identity, culture, history, and traditions, connecting deeply with her roots. Each brushstroke tells a story of the Palestinian people and their ongoing struggle for liberation.
"My connection to Palestine is deeply intertwined with my family’s history and the cultural values passed down through generations. From a young age, I was immersed in stories of my ancestors, their traditions, and the unyielding spirit of the Palestinian people. These narratives shaped my identity and instilled in me a deep sense of belonging. My art allows me to honor these stories, remain connected to my homeland, and share the beauty, culture, and strength of Palestine with the world. " - Halima Aziz @palestinianartist
Dar Al Naim, contemporary artist from Sudan, illuminates the emotional scars of war, migration, and injustice using hand-pressed prints and mixed media.
"My connection to Sudan runs deep—it’s my heritage, my history, and my story.
Through my art, I weave this connection by reimagining Sudanese symbols, traditions, and narratives in a contemporary lens, reflecting both the beauty and the struggles of my homeland. " - Dar Al Naim @daralnaim
Tiffanie Delune’s art, inspired by Maya Angelou’s Caged Bird, symbolises Congolese women as birds soaring toward freedom and strength. Delune’s art shows the richness and lush of DR Congo and highlights the strength of Congolese women.
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