Two years in Foreign Country 'Making new friends, learning other points of view, accepting different opinions and values, and seizing every opportunity and ability to achieve true knowledge are the point that attracted me to…
“The work for the prevention of sexual and gender based violence is result of the war and the linkages with the women, peace and security drives the agenda forward” says Agnes Titus, the Advocacy Coordinator of the Nazareth…
Fiji, 21 May 2019 Day two of the Pacific Feminist Forum got underway with a rousing series of chants and singing affirming the theme for today Strengthening Resistance as the movement for women’s rights in the Pacific…
Vanuatu feminist Grace Mere Molisa was ahead of her time and continues to influence and inspire a new wave of feminism in Vanuatu. In a panel discussion titled “What does it mean to be a feminist in Vanuatu” at the Pacific…
We need to do better to uplift the diversities of women across our region: “We are stronger as a movement, when we uplift one another collectively” said Tongan Transactivist, Joelene Brown Mataele in her keynote address at…
Fiji, 20 May 2019 “This is about feminist, diversity and inclusivity which is needed for inclusive development” says Adivasu Levu the Executive Director of Transcend Oceania – a member of the GPPAC Pacific network and…
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…
Me and My Long-Secluded Alley Lazy and lethargic I walked down the secluded alley, Free from traffic and unburdened of noise, Slowly and softly along with my brainwaves, I caught my gaze at colourful yet secluded villas,…
Mensuration is a burden for Women kesavi Joshi Many women are suppressed by the tribe called Chhaupadi pratha in Nepal. Menstruation is called chhaupadi pratha in Hindu culture. During the menstruation time, they have been…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is seeking expressions of interest for Grant funding support to Melanesia Rural Market & Innovation Development Driven Programme (MERMAID). The goal of the…
Are you connected with a charity that is up to great things for women and girls? If yes, then apply for the 2019 100 Women grant program. 100 Women is seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from eligible organizations for…
Hi In India religion is attached to all aspects, and off course periods are not left unattached. We grew up being told that u cannot touch anywhere I mean kitchen, prayer house etc. I often wondered why something giving by…
I stepped on the Yoga mat to heal myself. And the rest is history. From a curious practitioner to silently brewing the dream to teach; the journey has not only seen blood, sweat and bruises but it has witnessed a path of…
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…
As i am from far western region of Nepal that has already its own way of discrimination towards girl since her birth.When i had my first period i was around 12-13 years old had no idea what is happening ? All of sudden i…
Hello every one ... In our communities abit there are keept like this topics , we called it girls'things Ther is distance between men and them so i guess this is the big matter , i guess this make increase the distance . I…
Hello every one ... About this question , the answer is very simpoly . Just men and boy first of all respect women. And give them space to live their life by get their aim and desires and never kill their dreams . Equality…
At 92, Dr V. Shanta runs one of the biggest and busiest cancer hospitals in India with the same passion and enthusiasm as she did when she had started out nearly 60 years ago. Every morning, the ever smiling doc goes on…
Co-Authored with Suparna Gupta , Aangan Trust . Truths are tumbling out of all sorts of offices and organisations across the country through India’s #MeToo movement, a definite glimmer of hope that women will be heard. As…
After I graduated from high school, I did not pursue a four-year course because my objective then was to find a job. My parents could not afford my education for a four-year degree. So, I enrolled in a two-year course and…
My most beautiful love story, my mom's love for me. "Love worths a sacrifice," said MORICE GREVICE. A mother is the person who better defines this proverb. The mother, this refined creature, who does everything to make her…
In 2019, FRRR and our donor partners are again offering $100,000 in funding to assist not-for-profit community-based organisations in rural, regional and remote Australia adopt and act on one of the seven innovative Heywire…
Naina Jha conducted a workshop creating awareness about Child Sexual Abuse for the students of Kahanighar in collaboration with Gupshup on 7th April as part of Anti Street Harassment Week. There were 18 students. She spoke…
STOP BULLYING! by Zayle Echaporia (9 years , grade 5) Bullying is a bad thing to do. One should not bully people. You feel sadness and a little bit of anger when you are bullied. You want to complain but are afraid to do so…
This article is going to upset alot of religious people for many reasons. but right now in the free world people use religion as a scapegoat to pass laws that normally would be refused on the ground that it violates human…
