As a young girl, Sarah Sofia looked forward to the day she would be circumcised. When she entered high school, she learned the truth about the painful and unnecessary practice.
I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
Ndi Veronica Ngum grew up with a disability that threatened her independence. Now, she’s a powerful disability rights activist working to empower others.
The awakening A few weeks ago, Women’s Hour, a BBC Radio four programme dedicated a week to discussing the menopause. I remember waking up each morning, anxious for when the programme will come on air as women from all works…
I joined high school in 2006 and one I thing I remember was how impolite people were with me, how they segregated me because of my size, how they treated me because of how I looked like. I do not know who defines beauty in…
“They are not going to come for the event “a young female mentor told me during our first meeting. This was 4 years ago when I was greatly in need and searching for female mentors in the STEM fields. I was surprised when she…
Her eyes are the color of sadness The soul is chained with scars Body broken, withered Her heart in a flame of pain And she wonders Do they feel my pain? Where's the key to the shackles? Feel it sweetheart They hear you,…
You met me on a social platform You shared your personal stories in our social network You called me ‘My dear sister’ You shared your point of view during virtual calls in your unique voice You posted your beautiful pictures…
As a teenager, Edinah Masanga had to figure out menstruation on her own. She questions why there is still so much reluctance to speak honestly about periods.
I am Phionah Serwanja a Ugandan, born in 1995 here in Central region. I joined this universal group of unsung activists for diversity and inclusion! I would like to talk about myself, work and Country in a slightly detailed…
I overcame my fears through the use of the social media . Life as a student has been the most intriguing thing for me. With its good times, rough times, though times, days of thunder and tornados, trial and horrible moments…
Dear First Lady Fatima Bio: Congratulations on your husband’s victory at the 2018 elections in Sierra Leone! I write this letter on behalf of the majority of women and girls in Sierra Leone, who are illiterate, living in…
