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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Women have allowed Society to dictate how we live, look and to an extent determine the choices we make. Around the globe, skin whitening is becoming more popular among women hoping to gain more likes on social media or be…
"Self-care is how you take your power back."- Lalah Delia Every Thursday, World Pulse Ambassadors meet online to check in with each other. It is a welcome break from the realities that are happening in the world. It is a…
Welcome to the "Khud Karo" (English translation- Do it yourself) National Competition on Menstrual Waste Management at Home brought to you by Breaking the Silence Worldwide Foundation from 1 August to 2 October 2020 through…
At the start of this year, i made a conscious decision to commit more time and effort to taking care of myself. I knew if i had to be more efficient then i will have to be the best version of me and that will mean not only…
