I’m a proud Ethiopian. I come from a family of seven girls and three boys. My father was a self-taught lawyer, and my mother, who lost her mother when she was only thirteen, quit school and married my father. She was not…
Synopsis of my interview: The Feminifesto Podcast, The Red Elephant Foundation, Breaking the Silence Campaign, Breaking the Silence Worldwide Foundation, Menstrual Hygiene Management, Women's Empowerment, Domestic Violence,…
Why celebrate International Lesbian Day? Here are some reasons, beginning with: Honouring the life and death of Monica Briones A creative and different woman," titled a magazine of the time with a small profile of the artist…
Is this the river you do your laundry in ? "Researcher Brene Brown told a story about a village where all the women washed clothes together down by the river. When they all got washing machines, there was a sudden outbreak…
In India, emergency contraceptive pills are supposed to be available without a prescription. When Vaishnavi realized women still couldn't find them in drug stores, she launched a petition that ledto a partial victory.
I am called Wukwen Destiny Muluh, I am from Cameroon. My journey began when I met my mentor Mr. Vianney Forewah and we had a discussion meeting in which he introduced me into world pulse. He told me that this platform will…
COVID-19 AND THE TIDE of Digitization In a world suddenly fearful threat of touch, technology is getting a fresh look. Technology is not only answering queries and shopping, but also being used for smart home control and for…
This is a story of an Empowered Girl- “Alice”! A baby girl with snow white like appearance born to very loving and caring parents, they named her “Alice”. They grew her up with all their love and tenderness. She was the…
Children of Conflict: Syria to Kashmir Sumera B. Reshi According to the UNICEF, childhood is the time for children to be in school and at play, to grow strong and confident with the love and encouragement of their family and…
At first I was hurt, then angry, then just disappointed. The women's snide remark shocked my 8th grade student during our annual fundraiser to study abroad. "I work every day and I haven't been to Europe," she said. The…
I and My Mirror Yesterday I looked into the Mirror. Tears rolled down my cheeks until silent sobs turned loud cries. Mirror: Why are you crying? I: It has been a year or so that I haven’t been home. I miss every aspect of…
" Tell me & I forget. Teach me & I remember. Involve me & I learn". - Anne with an E I had the opportunity to meet two different kinds of teachers. In the first one, she broke my self-confidence and told me I won…
Things happens where there is believe.... These words; not only words they contain power itself, the power to stand, the power to speak, power to live, power to lead, the power to be the light and show the path the next folk…
This world pulse #impact reminds me of a British movie entitled IMPACT! Those of you who might have watched it will at a point in time agree with me. It was a very nice love story depicted. Even though the end was tragic, it…
MY THOUGHTS FOR THE SEXUALLY ABUSED GIRL CHILD Any time I see you:I shed tears for you Anytime I see you: I feel your innocence Anytime I see you: My heart break multiple times for you because you don't deserve it. Anytime I…
PAIN THE KASHMIRIS FEEL Ah, the misfortunate day for Kashmir. It was August 4 and wasn’t less than a catastrophe. We were sealed a la a secret envelope. From all sides, even the crevices were covered. Just like Egyptian…
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…
Almost four years ago, I made the biggest decision of my life and certainly one of the riskiest. I quit my corporate job in the aviation industry where I had worked for close to two decades. Why? I decided to pursue a dream…
The sky is darkened and so is the air suffocating whether we walk through the destroyed and demolished lanes of Syria, or through the forests of Africa, whether on the open streets of a democratic nation like India or in…
The door bell rang several times. I was not surprised to find very little children aged 8 and not more than 4 standing grinning up at me. Only children ring the doorbell like that. I did not recognize them but it was evident…