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…
Unlike many people, I had a difficult take off. This made me to come to the conclusion that life may not hold beautiful experience for everybody on earth, most especially myself. Therefore, I cherished every little…
A village woman in the hills of Noney in Manipur carries a cane basket ‘Kah’ on her head, collects vegetables and fruits from her farm or forest to sell in the main market on National Highway 37 and earns a petty income to…
There is a popular slogan in my community which goes “a woman’s enemy is another woman”. I deduced from this slogan that women are responsible for the insecurity of other women and this greatly affected me psychologically. I…
Personally I think the outcome of insecurity all over the world is the loss of lives and women bear the brunt more given the biological role they play in bringing forth life.It thus suffice to say that if policymakers the…
remember to do these whenever life hits you hard My beloved baby sister, Always experience, but remember that in some ways there is no return, be careful not to be a cowardly conservative, and do not risk being too much bold…
Growing up in Sierra Leone as a girl I realized that there are no structures provided for women and girl to thrive. All what men do is open up some space that we can manage. I remembered going through my notes few minutes…
Myth #1: Old age is synonymous with poor health. Busted : This stereotype perpetuates poor-quality medical care that disregards genuine symptoms of illness as inevitable effects of aging. In fact, socioeconomic standing and…
We go screaming on the congested 'katcha' lanes in villages, crowded streets of metropolitan cities to structures of governance in India never forgetting our slogan and our vision " Chuppi todo, mahavari ka khoon achha hai…
Anubhuti organization led intiative for safe higher education spaces for youth ..part of this initiative started #schoolcouncelling program at #rishivalmikischool mumabi @AnubhutiTrust organised session topic on #pedofelia…
This is not my story but OUR story dearest sisters... Women everywhere have risen in the midst of outer, refusal of their power and presence, speaking silently or passionately for our sisters and ourselves. We ignite and…
I wish I could be myself To say what ever I feel To do what ever I feel is right To do what ever I want. I wish I could be myself To call the bluff of anyone To look people in the face To decide my own fate. But who in the…
My mom is 50 today the 8th of March 2019!!! And what better theme for this year’s International Women’s Day celebration than #BalanceforBetter . I usually tell my friends my mom is a real woman because she was born on IWD.…
When women support each other, amazing things happen and that’s why I love to help, support and encourage other women. World pulse is an amazing platform. The positive energy is electric and I have been given several…
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,…
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…
It’s a girl! Yesssss … I’m a girl and I menstruate What? Another girl Yeah, she’s so beautiful! Hmm beautiful! Beautiful. Period And the baby girl grows and meets the world. Period All eyes on her. Period Don’t look at me…
Gender Based Violence (GBV) is a phenomenon whose prevalence in many communities, societies and cultures across the globe has reached epidemic proportions. Women are the most affected and more likely to experience physical…
Many people have asked me what is the first step in the fight against Sickle Cell Aneamia. Many had expected me to say all kinds of things but I simply answered you. Yes, I know you would ask me, me? Sickle Cell has no cure…
Skin bleaching is a huge problem in my community. In preparations for the celebration of the 2019 International girl-child day, I am working closely with a group of 13 girls from different backgrounds on a project we Tagged…
She gets up while it is still dark She provides my needs for food, clothes and shoes She goes around the houses to curl hair, clean nail and toes She was raised from poor, but had adream to be rich when get old She watches…
Growing up the only girl among 4 boys in a somewhat traditional family, I found myself always caught up in the struggle to liberate myself from the social confines. One of the first labels I was aware of was that of my…
Ma petite disertation sur de la Résolution 1325,la paix et la sécurité. Cette résolution reconnaít les effets des conflits sur la vie des femmes et souligne leurs contributions souvent négligées à la résolution et à la…
This story was first published on SheThePeopleTV In late March, I was in New York City for the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). My Kenyan friend Jaki Mathaga, who is mother to a 12-year-old boy with Autism, and…
The state of public health in Bangladesh has made considerable progress through The First Five Year Plan (1973-78). It highlighted the importance of building a network of health facilities - a hospital in every district, in…