Common Threads Project
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We believe that all survivors of s*xual and gender based violence (not only women of privilege) deserve a culturally responsive, survivor-centered opportunity for deep and lasting psychological recovery. We have designed a comprehensive program for survivors of SGBV that integrates traditional healing practices with psycho-education and trauma-informed treatment. In Common Threads circles, women g
03/31/2026
Today, National Transgender Day of Visibility, we recognize the importance of being seen—not only in identity, but in full expression. At Common Threads Project, we have learned that healing is not only about recovery: It is about restoring the ability to express one’s story, identity, and future.
This story cloth was made by a Nepalese participant. It illustrates the story of how he came to embrace his identity as a trans man and found community.
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We are deeply saddened by the killing of Iraqi feminist Yanar Mohammed.
Trained as an architect, she built something extraordinary: the first women’s shelters in Iraq, sanctuaries where women could escape honor killing, gender-based violence, s*x trafficking, and fear.
She died earlier this month after an attack outside her North Baghdad home. She was murdered for her activism in defence of women and girls.
Her loss is devastating for the women of Iraq and beyond. While her life was brief, her legacy remains.
She knew what we see every day at Common Threads Project—healing cannot begin without safety. It is the foundation on which healing, recovery, and agency are built.
Video courtesy of Nobel Women's Initiative. Watch the full clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBIJIbdVl_8
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