How do we ensure that women are involved in Peace talks? How do we use our voices and stand in solidarity together to ensure that women have a seat at the table? What should the role of the local governments be in involving…
Momentum for improving maternal health outcomes has risen on the global policy agenda since the 1990‘s. Still, a woman dies every two minutes from complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Her children are left…
A Non-White Female in South Africa I was born and raised in South Africa, discriminated against as a “non-white”. I left the country as a young woman to accept a scholarship to study in the USA. For over 20 years now, I’ve…
I just finished a free live online inspirational talk for women on 8 May 2015. Here is a short snippet from it. Basically those who attended, were motivated to look within themselves and establish a sense of inner peace, so…
We are women and girls of all ages, in all our diversity, from every region of the world; We are gravely concerned about the lack of just and sufficient action on climate change by the world’s leaders; We are concerned about…
I am sorry to the World Pulse community that I have not posted in a long time. I love writing and everything to do with it but lately I have been busy and have found it hard to find inspiration to sit and write from my heart…
According to the United Nation's Global Report on Trafficking in Persons estimates that 97% of those who are trafficked for sexual exploitation are women, and that over one million children are being trafficked every year.…
The Human Rights and Justice Group (HRJG) is offering a one-monthOnline Certificate Course on Gender-based Violence to begin on August 21 till September 20, this year. The HRJG says that "GBV has been recognized as a cross-…
Call For Applications: Rwanda/DRC And Uganda Trips APPLICATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 3, 2015. The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is pleased to announce its first ever cross-border reporting trip to Rwanda/DRC and…
After the failure of humanity in the use and control of the other forces of the universe that have turned against us, it is urgent that we nourish ourselves with another kind of energy… If we want our species to survive, if…
What is Cyberbullying? Cyberbullying refers to the use of modern technology i.e. computers, mobile phones, Ipad, tablet etc to harass, threaten or embarrass someone in a repeated manner. What are the different types of…
I was attending University In Victoria BC and was looking for work to continue my education and plan my future. There was an advertisement at an employment center for a night security position at a lodge for seniors outside…
Women’s Rights Movement on Menstruation Hygiene and Re-Usable Pads. First Lady Michelle Obama during the Let Girls Learncampaign on Nov 2, 2015 said “Scholarships, bathrooms, and safe transportation investment on girls…
I have years of experience with courts and documenting issues and working with victims and witnesses. I have done a lot of research and networking on cases and organizations. The sad reality is there seems to be deficiant…
Claudia Garcia-Moreno and Anita Reicher-Rossler, Editors Violence against women is a global problem that includes intimate partner violence, sexual abuse of girls and women, trafficking of women, violence in humanitarian…
"You are the salt of the earth ... You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5: 13-16) Who I am My name is Jessica Foumena . On behalf of my team Women & Africa International (WAI), I invite you to join our first…
"Vous êtes le sel de la terre ... Vous êtes la lumière du monde" (Matthieu 5: 13-16) Qui Suis-Je? Je m'appele Jessica Foumena . De la part de mon équipe Women & Africa International (WAI), je vous invite à…
Poetry shouts for life at FLUPP - Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Cidade de Deus. O FLUPP é organizado anualmente pelos seus criadores Ecio Salles e Julio Ludemir, Eu estava em um evento literário, ea força da palavra, da voz,…
I finally went to juvenile prison after a 2-year break of self reflection. It is a prison I have never been to and since it is 40.8 KM (25.35194 Miles) away, it means I won't be able to walk on foot the way I used to when I…
I am looking for funding for people who are begging on road, do not have skill, illiterate and lazy. For them it is important to learn skill to earn even though the are uneducated but they are human and ever human being has…
Grandmothers are making vital contributions in our families and communities around the world, but we rarely hear from them, and we do not have enough platforms to amplify their voices, share their wisdom and expertise! This…
Hello sisters! If you are registered for Open Government Summit in Canada, please let me now. I would love to connect with you in person. The Summit will bring together the 79 member countries and 20 local governments . It…
The U.S. Embassy to Ethiopia announces an open competition for individuals, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, public educational institutions, and public international organizations in Ethiopia and in the USA to…
