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Danielle Shapiro is a freelance journalist based in New York City. Most of her reporting is about women, children and human rights in the developing world.

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How a T-Shirt Company Could Save Liberia

ONE-FOR-ONE

A Liberian-American apparel manufacturer is battling Ebola’s aftermath with a T-shirt company that provides the littlest survivors with a key to education: school uniforms.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Jun 04, 2015

‘My Dad Transitioned into a Woman’

TRANSPARENT

Denise took the gun out of her mouth. She wasn’t going to give up her kids. She wasn’t going to say goodbye to Fran, her high school sweetheart and wife of 34 years.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Feb 17, 2015

One Sick Day Away From Broke

For working middle- to lower-income moms, a family emergency can easily spell financial disaster.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Jan 26, 2014

Children of War

LIBYA

As Libya lurches forward to its landmark parliamentary election in July, its children are fighting a brutal new battle on the playground.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Jun 30, 2012

Liberian Writer Forced Into Hiding

ON THE RUN

Liberia’s Mae Azango has been hit with death threats since she wrote a story about female genital cutting. Danielle Shapiro reports.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Mar 23, 2012

Islam’s Secret Feminists

In an obscure Muslim society in Indonesia, women are revered—and own key property.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Sep 04, 2011

Congo Rape Crisis: Study Reveals Shocking New Numbers

According to a new study, the pandemic of sexual violence in war-torn Congo is far worse than previously reported—with four women raped every five minutes. Danielle Shapiro investigates what the numbers mean.

Danielle Shapiro | Published May 11, 2011

Inside Congo's Floating Hospital

Amy Lehman is working furiously to build a floating hospital  that will bring medical care to millions of hard-to-reach people in Congo. Danielle Shapiro reports from the water.

Danielle Shapiro | Published Mar 01, 2011

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