In the early morning of 6 February, the most severe earthquake Türkiye had experienced in almost 100 years also sent shockwaves across northern Syria and parts of Lebanon.

Over a decade of conflict has made Syria one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. A recent 7.8 earthquake has devastated communities even further.

Daw Aye remembers the day she had to flee her home.

From championing refugee rights to rescuing their children from destroyed homes, we’re celebrating these brave women who won’t wait for change to happen.