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…
Hope is a beautiful experience, it is not inanimate nor is it static. There are so many life experiences that come our way, however, if we are not mindful we can miss those moments of Hope which enhances and enriches our…
A ODE TO ALL MOMS Though I do not know anything about Pregnancy and stuff , have heard from my friends and sisters, I may not know but i wud like to pen an ODE Its not a lyrical 1, somehow been on my mind from a long time.…
When the first glare of the sun comes in through my bedroom window, I rise with gratitude for another day. Every day I try to do something that remains as a legacy, a poem, a drawing, a song, a speech, a hug, I share the…
Hey, I hope you are well. Well, I have good news. We have a great window of opportunity that has presented itself. The death of the black American George Floyd is an opportunity for us to press for equality between races. An…
I once shared with you the hell my geography teacher was throwing me through. I remember telling you that this ordeal allowed me to push harder , but it would not have been obvious without positive words around me. There…
My background/inspiration: I have always been a compassionate, feminist (who believes in equal rights for everyone). I firmly believe that I chose this life, the people and events in them, for a reason. My own personal…
Namaste, Salam, Shalom, Peace, Paz, Pyeongwha, Heping, Heiwa, Pace, Mir, Over the past 16 years, I am honored to say that I developed a plan for WOMEN to unite the people of the world and lead a new global peace movement! I…
So you will agree with me that it has been quite a year! We made resolutions and were optimistic for so many things for the year. Little did we know that one thing would cripple all those plans in a heartbeat? It’s no new…
Ignorance is bliss, but someone has to do the dirty work. I am happy that we are in a space where we can discuss, explore, scrutinize. To reframe the narratives of Africa. When I was seven years old, I found myself sharing a…
I remember when I was just 5 years old or less my mother started teaching me domestic chores, such as fetching long-distance water, collecting firewood, washing dishes and caring for my younger siblings, This seems to be…
On this International Day of the Girl (11 October), we join UN Women to celebrate girls everywhere as they inspire, break boundaries and take charge of their own future. In 1995, before the girls of today were even born, the…
I was then 26 years old, living in a council tower block. A qualified nurse, married to a handsome man, with two lovely children. An outwardly ideal family. But also an abused wife. I knew what to do, where to go to report,…
She married to a civil servant in one of the federal government parastatals, that entails, the husband will from time to time be transferred to different states and leaving her alone with the children for a long period of…
Shout out to all women who stand tall and balance the imbalances our patriarchal society presents with. Those ladies who provide safe spaces for the vulnerable in society. The women who are a voice for the voiceless. The…
I would like to be participating more as an ambassador, in the calls, in the closer contact between the sisters, however, I have a difficulty with the language and hears about it and complements it, in addition to doing some…
A few months after I set foot into activism, I wrote to a very close friend and asked if they would be willing to support me in my work against gender-based violence. The email I sent my friend was lengthy, and described my…
Women often carry heavy burdens each day, this takes a negative toll on someone both emotionally and physically. This is to say that, mental wellness is key if we are to compete with men in the struggle to make ends meet.…
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…
Dear Mother Earth, I don't need to ask how you are doing. I know. I can feel you. I feel your pain. I have birth my daughters too. I know the pain of childbirth. It is agonising. I can only imagine the pain of losing a loved…
The Impact of World Pulse on me can not be over emphasized I wasn't so afraid of how society would see me, the knowledge of me not only standing up against violence against women, but fighting for the right for others to do…
Jill is someone I can not describe because I may not bring out the true person that she is. I also fear that I may be wrong because am very poor at description though I completely feel it inside deep down in my heart. But…
Important month. Women's month, although every month we are ready for discoveries, learning and with an open heart to love. I want to dedicate this month to embrace women. My sisters from the World Pulse Network who make…
“You are a feminist? Oh My God...why do you hate men?” That was the line thrown at me when I said I was a feminist. I was momentarily stunned into silence because I was wondering what on earth that person was saying. After…
Hey, hello everyone. I want to share an experience with you all. Valentine's week is just over and throughout the week, I just saw that those who are in relationships are doing special things for their partners to feel them…