This time yesterday I was walking with three close, long time friends to the top of the small mountain that is the centre of my city. We went to honour the 14 women killed and the women injured here in 1989 at the École…
These three steps; 1. We start with our views, choosing inclusion and not discrimination 2. We start with choosing dialogue and forming informed opinions 3. We start with talking about the issue, discussing the stereotypes,…
En RD.Congo, la fin des études secondaires est toujours sanctionnée par un diplôme d’Etat décerné aux lauréats après passation des épreuves nationales. C’est ledit diplôme qui donne l’accès aux études supérieures et…
Restore Dialogue Uganda works to promote Mediation, Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution by providing quality training in these fields, promoting the practice of mediation, restorative justice and conflict resolution…
I want to tell a story, a story of a young girl introduced too early to sexuality, Or should I say sexual activity. She can't even remember exactly when, Just these flashbacks now and then. Of her brothers , her keepers…
My name is Doh Yvonne from the North West region of Cameroon. I am married and a mother of 3 lovely kids. I am a seamstress and currently undergoing certification to become a professional fashion designer. On Sunday the 10th…
TODAY'S #16daysofActivism WE WILL LOOK AT SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE. Sexual assault and rape are weapons used by perpetrators to hurt and dominate others—motivated by a need to control, humiliate, and harm. It is never a…
It was on Saturday the 14th of February 2014. I came back from school and decided to make for myself something to eat. By 6:30 pm, I had finished cooking. All I needed to do was eat and sleep. I had my bath and dashed into…
In every city and town, every rural village and every community in the world, there are women of all ages suffering the physical, emotional and psychological impact of gender based violence. Whilst this is tolerated,…
I am Viviane Dobgima, a 27 years old Cameroonian who is a GBV survivor. After the passing away of my parents at a very tender age, I began the process of battling with life's challenges and above all being accepted and loved…
It was a wonderful evening after work that Thursday night and we were all relaxing at home with some sitcom and all of a sudden there was uproar outside our building. By the time we got there, an elderly woman was holding a…
2nd Day of the annual campaign; the #16Daysofactivism which will be running from November 25 to December 10. During this period, we will campaign against all forms of gender based violence and calls for equality for girls…
#OrangeTheWorld #16DaysCampaign #GenerationEquality #StandAgainstRape #SilenceIsNotConsent Violence against women continues to be an obstacle to achieving equality, development, peace as well as to the fulfillment of women…
This call to action, these 16 days calling for an end to all forms of violence against women begins again now. Our call for 2019. Every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against…
Brace up!! It's few hours to commence this year's 16 Days of Activism 2019. It's tomorrow 25th November to 10th December 2019. Watch out for this space !! #16DaysofActivism #InternationalDay for Elimination of violence…
Still on #WorldChildrensDay . I’m proud to stand firm and champion for every child’s right to be heard. All children all over the world deserves a world free from fear and inhumane treatment. They need laughter, joy, peace,…
Some years ago, I read a magazine interview in which the initiator of an NGO that focuses on helping women with breast cancer talked about how a few women despite knowing the dangers of delaying treatment refused help. A…
Sister to Sister: Kehit Lehit is a project that was launched to generate awareness and provide education about a variety of women’s issues in Ethiopia, mobilize the diaspora community in Canada, identify important issues…
En RD. Congo, il est constaté qu’en matière de lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre, les avancées sont plus particulièrement au niveau des textes juridiques. En effet autour de nous, les inégalités entre l’homme et…
The dynamic of friendships are often complex. Those who go back and forth with details on one thing or the other make it even more so. We need to stop it. We need to taper our expectations when it comes to friendships.…
A little over 14yrs ago, God's mercy fell on me, the universe smiled at me, lines aligned in perfect places, and my kidney transplant turned out a huge success. It was September 5th 2005. My mom had volunteered herself to be…
Good Morning from USA My World Pulse sisters. "Queen Sheba Village (QSV) focuses on the well being of women and girls in rural Senegal, West Africa. Queen Sheba is for, of and by the people. The mission is to aid humanity…
While working in Mwenga territory, as World Pulse Ambassador, I spent my day today at the presentation of World Pulse to the women of a virtually isolated village called "Kwangambwa" in the territory of Mwenga in the…
