Amnesty International UK and BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope have announced the launch of a limited-edition t-shirt collection ‘Threads of Resistance’ to mark International Women’s Day 2025.
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 that women endure when caught up in conflict. The t-shirts in the unisex collection — which launches today — will be priced at £28.
Women in conflict zones face the constant threat of sexual violence, displacement, starvation and death, with systemic inequalities intensifying their suffering. They often lose access to vital healthcare and education and are 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.
Each ‘Threads of Resistance’ design spotlights the artists’ personal connection to their heritage— highlighting how women bear the brunt of war but also celebrating the beauty that emanates from these three countries. By wearing these T-shirts people can raise awareness and stand in solidarity with women across the world this International Women’s Day.
The money raised will go to Amnesty International UK, who work to protect people wherever justice, freedom, truth and dignity are denied. They investigate and expose abuses, educate and mobilise the public, and help transform societies to create a safer, more just world.
This is a very personal campaign to Vick — not only because she chose the regions, sourced the designers and worked with them on their designs, but also because of her mother’s upbringing.
Vick said, ‘The effect of war on women and children has always been close to my heart because my Mum grew up during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war. Since I was a child, she has told me stories of air raids, running from bombs, starving. I’ve always felt it so unfair that the right to safety lies in as simple a detail as where you are born. Furthermore, I’ve always been hyper aware of injustice and inequality in the way women are treated around the world. I’m passionate about women’s rights because so much more needs to be done. In the context of war no one wins, but women especially are so often not heard or given a voice.’
‘The three regions I’ve highlighted – Sudan, Palestine and the DRC – need an urgent focus right now, due to the dire conflicts which have been ravaging them for so long, and which too often go under-reported in Western media.
‘As grim as the situation is, I also want to spotlight the beauty and creativity of women, which even in times of war, is a constant inspiration. This is why this T-shirt collection, Threads of Resistance, is so important to me, because we amplify women’s voices and ensure their artistry and work are showcased on a global platform, celebrating the brilliance of women from these regions.
‘I hope that in wearing these T-shirts, as well as raising money to fight for justice and tangibly help those suffering in these regions, people will feel solidarity on International Women’s Day. It’s a moment to lift up the women behind them, and their communities, and tell the world that we may have come far with women’s rights in recent decades, but that we also have a long way to go.’
Meet the artists
Tiffanie Delune
Tiffanie was born to a French mother and Belgian-Congolese father in France. Inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem ‘Caged Birds’, Delune’s the abstract artwork shows the rich, lush landscape of DR Congo and highlights the strength of Congolese women by depicting them as birds flying from their heart-shaped cage.
She has exhibited internationally in Europe, North America, West Africa and Asia.
Halima Aziz
Halima was born to a Palestinian family in Germany. Halima proudly showcases her Palestinian heritage, identity, culture, history, and traditions.
She says: “Each brushstroke tells a story of the Palestinian people and their ongoing struggle for liberation. [I want] to keep the Palestinian history and spirit alive.”
Halima has exhibited six times, including at the Palestine Museum in America and the P21 Gallery in London.
Dar al Naim
Dar Al Naim is a contemporary artist and part of the Sudanese diaspora living in Spain. Her work focusses on the darkness and depth of emotions that are carried by survivors of war, migration and human injustice overall. She works mainly in hand-pressed prints, ink drawings and mixed media paintings.
She says: “[I] specifically focus on bringing to light the voice of the unheard, responding to questions of loss, homelessness as well as cultural, social and personal identity.”
All t-shirts are available in black and white from everpress.com/amnesty-vick-hope