When a woman decides to enter into the world of a male-dominated, heavily-armed force, she needs to double or even triple her effort to belong. For Bery Bacolcol, she dared to lead. This is the story of the first woman…
Over the sound of the waves, the cool of the breeze and the rustle of coconut palms, Faiza, from Dhiffushi Island, shares moments from her life with me.
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are based on the right and the ability of all individuals to decide over their own bodies, and to live healthy and productive lives. Addressing SRHR is the key element in…
Walking is an art . It shows how other people see you and judge you as a person. If people notice me, the first thing they see from my outer look is my round-shaped glasses without which I cannot live and second is my one…
I am Annastanzia aka Asya the founder of TEEN Pregnancy Awareness in Kenya ( www.teenpregnancyawareness.co.ke ). TPA was started in Kangemi slums in Nairobi with the aim of reducing or eradicating teen pregnancy, issues…
I am famous- and notorious- in a few small circles for publicly sharing parts of my life that others would not even dare whisper to their families. I have gone on television shows to speak about being diagnosed and living…
A lot of times people approach me with the sole purpose of giving me several reasons why I do not fit into the Nigeria system with the impact I make towards others. . "Why not go to the United States or Europe to do what you…
Gender violence plagues Afghanistan and my family is no exception. The patriarchal structure of our culture makes it rampant. The pervasive silence makes it everlasting.
"I was very hesitant to add my voice. I was worried about how the world would see me, worried about the prejudice or stigma I had always felt", she confided in me. "I felt the victim and felt guilty that I might have done…
Welcome to WiseUp{PEVUKA} One of my interest in life is to encourage students to stay in school , to love education and encourage self confidence , hence I will use this opportunity given by World Pulse to help change the…
First, thank you to world pulse to giving me different opportunity. Today I have completed 514 story encouragement . And got congratulation of world pulse. Last week, I was recognized by first encourage of WP. As well as…
“Come here!” “Come here!” Papa shouted. Mother had just got out of the room running, face draped in tears, mucus running uncontrollably down her lips. “I’ve asked you to come here. If I say it one more time, you will get the…
NIGERIA- The World Economic Forum’s 2014 gender gap index unveils the huge gender gap that still exists in Nigeria. Nigeria ranked 118 out of 142 countries with a score of 0.639. When compared to 2013’s position of 106 out…
There is an astonishing man behind World Pulse. You should know him. For over a decade, Ankur Naik – World Pulse’s technical architect - built World Pulse alongside me. His hands have invented, tested, curved, created, and…
Are Average Indian Women Shy, Shaky or Scared? Anisha Dutta The Title may seem ridiculous. Factually Women are neither shy, nor shaky nor scared. Indian Society wishes and compels average women to act shy, shaky or scared. ‘…
Dear Family, The further I go in my journey of self developement and discovery, the more I am convinced that the future is female. And that contrary to what society has indoctrinated into us, women are women's only ally and…
Hello .. This small capitation , has a larg meaning and differences inside . liberal , completely asked Equality . Radical stand about traditional customs of each communities. Religions too . So all of the world countries…
Drenched in the deepest pain, Recalling regrets from within, Loosing all urge to gain, Refusing to let come tomorrow, No love to let in, There's none for me to borrow. How can I unmask my sorrow, Pretending to be free, When…
One of the Sustainable Development goals outlined by the United Nations is education, and stipulates that each country should avail opportunities and resources for provision of education to its citizens. Through education, a…
And the 9th of November came to pass. I am still doing some rest and recuperation (em supposed to be doing - but studies call o my). anyways I wanted to share some pictures and a brief video. My world pulse sister @Rahel…
How often have you heard that women should be part of peace processes or negotiation tables because they are inherently peaceful, because agreements that women help negotiate have a greater chance of remaining in force or…
I want to tell a story, a story of a young girl introduced too early to sexuality, Or should I say sexual activity. She can't even remember exactly when, Just these flashbacks now and then. Of her brothers , her keepers…
