Think you know what a leader looks like? Meet nine women and one male ally from World Pulse’s global network who are transforming their communities—and challenging traditional images of leadership along the way.
Half of the population around the world comprises of women. Women with high economic potential are considered as independent and highly empowered. Do you think this is true? Can our well-being be explained just by having…
Almost 25 years ago I made a change in my life to walk away from violence. Hurt and troubled it took me a long time to speak about it. To not be angry including with myself. To reconcile myself. To understand that the root…
Walking is an art . It shows how other people see you and judge you as a person. If people notice me, the first thing they see from my outer look is my round-shaped glasses without which I cannot live and second is my one…
This post is about the notebook Parcham created for raising funds. Each year for three years now, we have chosen a theme to write about to raise awareness of the issues close to our heart and used it to raise funds for our…
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,…
There is so much emphasis on the weapons and tools of security personnel and processes to counter violence and extremism, but the resources needed to reverse the dangers that lurk where insecurities are hatched - in the…
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…
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…
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Now, we all know that this is true. More true than saying that women are women's worst enemy. And when a woman gets scorned for her fellow kind, there's no saving the perpetrator. The…
#SheForShe #BeUnitedToStopViolenceAgainstWomen Violence against women is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world.We must act together to end violence against women .We,…
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…
For my love of Women Empowerment I have coordinated, "BoardTalks" women leadership development program initiated by Pakistan Stock Exchange. Presently, like never before, the time has come to return to women leadership…
GIRL CHILD Anisha Dutta A Girl Child in India is vulnerable and needs protection on proper care. In 2018, it is reported that every 20 minutes a woman is raped in India. In the same year five women are raped and eight were…
Being a loser feels terrible and depressing. It’s a situation where you question your self worth and compare yourself with others complaining about everything around you such as why is this happening only with me?! Why…
Here I would like to share with my sisters about my recent career milestone. I was always passionate to become the part of this forum and i waited for so long to achieve this. Being the eldest and only girl child in family…
11 March 2019 was not an ordinary day in my life. Against my true nature of being a night owl and waking up late, I suddenly woke up to a morning when I wanted to make changes in my life.Many people, the example they set and…
I Reject Forced Occupation of Kashmir. I am in chains, I have been locked. I am Gaza, I am Kashmir. My days are dark, my nights horrific. My sunshine is dim, my rain poisonous. My happiness has been grilled, my people…
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…
To girls, being brilliant is a thing of joy and unleashing ones unimaginable potentials; my story is somewhat different! I've always wondered why being brilliant could make me face difficulties and challenges in relating…
I was brought up on cheap romcoms and romance novels. My barbie had a husband and as a child, I dreamed of getting married and having children. When I hit puberty, all I wanted was to have a boyfriend and I indulged in my…
It was a sunny day in last year when Sadia got a friend request at her Facebook by a man named, Rauf. In the beginning, he behaved like a gentleman. Time passed. After one month, Rauf approached her with a humble request…
