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…
I lost my father when I was 6 years old and I've been raised by a single mother for ten years. My fathers family was not helping us in any way and we faced fincial problems at home. I felt like there's no point of living…
Philippines is one of the largest sending country of migrant workers, compared to other countries in ASEAN, Philippines has the most advanced mechanisms for migrant labor recruitment and overseas deployment. I had once…
World Pulse began with a dream of this visionary woman who dared to listen to women's imprisoned voices more than the noises of the status quo. We are surely grateful that Jensine took hold on her dream and birthed it into a…
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…
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…
This is my 9 years old student Meerab who has to take care of her four younger siblings, she cooks food, gives them shower, cleans house, washes clothes and comes to school every day. Her youngest sister is ½ year old and…
On September 11, 2001, at 6:00 PM, IST, I was getting my hands decorated with henna. It was something I wanted for long – the very idea of designs etched onto your palms with the exuberant smell of the wonder leaf was a…
If I tell you I am from Soyegaon, Aurangabad, you will ask 'where?' But, If I tell you I live near the UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta-Ellora Caves, then I am sure your answer will change from 'where?' to 'oh wow!' And at that…
I had just turned 14. I chose a pair of shorts to wear with a relatively demure top. My mother chastised me, telling me revealing too much skin, i.e my legs could turn my uncle on! In my head, I started wondering whether I…
Today I bring to you my meaning to security as a woman based on my personal experiences. “Security means my well-being and inner peace”. Well-being is essential for me to overcome difficulties and achieve what I want. Past…
Children are the biggest victims of Talibanization in Afghanistan; their future’s stolen at a very young age they are forced to choose Taliban Camps over schools. This happens with most of the kids in Southern parts of the…
There is the clarion international call to "BalanceForBetter" as the theme for 2019 International Women's Day goes. How can this balance feel better? Who holds the keys to the scale? Here are the answers: Me; You; Anyone…
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.” – Plato Today is Friday and I feel so energized for the weekend. The whole week I was so low and it surprises me that on a Friday I feel like I can move a…
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…
When she’s not binge watching tv shows, making glorious puns, enjoying great company at quirky cafes or adding things to her shopping cart, Vaishnavi Pallapothu is studying international relations and trying to keep up with…
Thirteen thousand days or more I have been in this journey of life , unknowingly or knowingly , either treading through lands or through minds. Life hasn’t been smoother neither a bed of roses, yes there fragrance always…
When you walk into a classroom to find scared faces looking up at you, your heart sinks. When they open up and begin to ask the questions that they’ve clearly been mulling over for days on end, your sinking heart breaks into…
I had spent my childhood and youth in Mumbai, the largest city of India and second most populous city of the world. Mumbai is the wealthiest city of India. It also has the largest number of billionaires and millionaires…
It was the time of Ramadan and I went to our village home to have iftaar and discuss social issues with local women and children. I along with my family members run ramadan tent in Chittagong where we feed hundreds of men…
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…
My childhood was filled with formative experiences, that at the time, like most others do while making memories, I ignored. It is interesting how the many lessons you learnt as a child need unlearning. Almost as if they came…
The ‘KHANDAKA’ surfaces, when a million whispers, bursts forth in one voice- ‘ Revolution’ Revolution can no longer be contained in padlocked wounded hearts, It inundates, frothing and lapping everyone in its fold...
i was trying to write my thoughts based on the 16 days of activism that started from today.i am unable to pen any. what do i write only for 16 days, will any awareness also be created?Will i be capable of speaking out my…
