The global epidemic of COVID-19 is a wreaking havoc on a wide array of health, economic, social and personal decisions. However, what may be lost in the chaos among other effects and dangers is the specific impact on sexual…
Dear Sisters, we have a worldwide dilemma. Too many sanitary napkins are making mountains and tampons clogging pipes. Too many toxic shock episodes, and it's just really expensive to bleed every month. In the developed…
My names are Ifeanyichukwu Nkechinyere Victory Rebecca, I come from the Igbo speaking ethnic group, living along the Southeastern/South southern regions of Nigeria, where I also got married to and lived with my husband, who…
As the world reels from COVID-19, global NGO Days for Girls International women have found ways to continue their work with menstrual health as well as introduce new programs to educate and protect the communities they serve…
She leaves the house at 4 am carrying a big, tall bucket and a smaller one-gallon container. She’s not alone. By the time she embarks on her trip under the night sky, there are always a few more girls on this same dark path…
In the last month of July this year, we received the saddest news… a far relative which we consider a good friend committed suicide. At first, we cannot believe it. We never thought that he was suffering and this pandemic…
Super Typhoon Goni (local name Rolly) struck the Philippines last November 1, 2020. It is the fifth storm to impact the Philippines in just over three weeks. About 2.1 million people were affected by the storm, with more…
|This post is an invitation to further your reflective works and redirect your thinking. This post is not an end in itself and hence, cannot and will not and must not be viewed as the only way through your current situation…
As we pause to talk about menstrual awareness and menstrual hygiene, one of the basic is how do women relate to their menstrual flow. Most women I get to work with, are either in total dislike or they wait every month for…
We are all facing a global health crisis. Perhaps it's a reminder of the past deeds and decisions of the human race of manipulating the planet whichever way we deemed fit and now nature has it's own way to level out and make…
My 5-year-old niece was pestering us for a flute for a while. I ordered one for her through eBay sometimes back. The manufacturer is from China and the flute never came back. China was at the verge of COVID-19 outbreak at…
In the world of self-development and/or spirituality, we speak of teachers, facilitators, tools, modalities, methodologies, technologies, networks and people (the list is extensive) that are potent in facilitating journeys…
It can be very challenging when a woman or a couple struggles with infertility and even so depressing when their financial situation inhibits them from experiencing the joy of parenthood. Additionally, in many countries…
“Congratulations, you are pregnant!” said the Doctor… Looks of pure happiness emerge on the faces of the husband and wife. They leave the hospital to announce to the whole family that we are parents to be. Smiles and…
Hello sisters! Today is V-Day! The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina! V-Day , February 14, is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls, started by author, playwright and activist…
Giving birth to my first child was a smooth sail for me, i didnt even know i was in labour at all although i was in pain but it never dawn on me that i was in Labour pain. But it wasnt the same with my second baby last year…
As a woman, our menstrual cycle is in so many ways an internal compass. Yet instead of teaching women about tuning into our own internal barometers, we have sent messages that our internal cycle is not important and can be…
The world over, International Menstrual Hygiene Day is being celebrated to bring attention to this aspect of women and girls' health and empowerment. Breaking the Silence Worldwide Foundation since 2014 has been working from…
Today has been the national prayer which was lead by our president Y.K.Museveni praying for the country on the issue of Corona virus as citizen were in closed doors viewing what was happening on state house. Romours are…
I've been depressed for over two decades yet people don't see mental health issues as some thing to give utmost importance to. I started getting depressed at 8years old. Before now, I used to be a confident little girl full…
Now more than ever in times of the global pandemic and widespread school closures we should pay attention to most vulnerable children in our community. Out of school girls are in particularly vulnerable to #childmarriage #…
8th March 2019, District Hospital, Tamenglong, Manipur: Tamenglong district in Manipur(India) is a focus district of Breaking the Silence, a campaign that raises awareness on menstrual hygiene in rural and isolated parts of…
The Feminist Alliance for Rights (FAR) Steering Committee calling on all Member States to adopt a feminist policy to address the COVID-19 outbreak: http://feministallianceforrights.org/blog/2020/03/20/action-call-for-a-f...…
There is hope for everyone! It was somewhere in the 90's, that I got to understood clearly the interpretation of this word "AIDS". It was a very sensitive word to use then! You have to be very careful with how you used it.…
|These words for any entrepreneur/business owner/self employed I speak to women but I know it resonate with men and however, you identify yourself as.| Work has been easing out and as I write these words, I know they…
