My sincere thanks to Mrs Tarke Edith for empowering me through the production of powdered soap and introducing me to this wonderful group where I can share my experiences with other women worldwide.
We live in a society where more often we are told to put out our happy phase or be a magical creature that spreads rainbows and unicorns. But what if that happiness is not going to stay? What if that melancholy has the power…
when it comes to a girl child, i take it as pathway to development in our society, this year we had SHE TAKES A STAND AS our campaign, we involved different girls from different schools and the response was great, we asked…
In our society when we see a person especially a woman is suffering because of truma, mental sickness, depression, then many of us mock or tease her instead of giving consolation, mental support or providing courage.When a…
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…
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…
Saludos! I want to share our recently published report ' The Persistence of Indolence: Femicides in Puerto Rico 2014-2018 *. I am Mari Mari, the founder and Director of Kilómetro Cero , an NGO in Puerto Rico that fights…
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…
Passing laws, protesting fracking, delivering compelling talks to student clubs and legislators, Climate Reality Leaders 21 college students I mentored with former Vice President Al Gore, impact their survivable future daily…
I was wondering the moment I opened my eyes and in search for something. I set my blurry eyes across the window pane where the vivid reflection of the sky was coming through. It was mid – afternoon. I was about to close my…
#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…
My Name is Valdeen Tamara Shears, I am a 43-year-old mother of seven, grandmother of one and I am fed up of being scared. Scared of dying at the hands of my abuser. Scared of becoming my country's next statistic. Scared of…
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…
You remind me of all that is possible Just seeing you walk so strong Just seeing your deep lines of wisdom As you tell us the stories of all you have weathered For women and girls You are Walking, Sitting, Laughing by the…
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,…
We stand beside our sisters around the globe who are both physically & mentally abused.We are here to light the lamp of hope in their hearts.We can find the tragic stories of our sisters' lives because of : mental &…
You deserve better… Far beyond what is expressed on the letter… You put in your love and heart to it… But sometimes you feel that feeling isn’t it… Never be disappointed you let love grow in your heart… Even when you can’t…
"A Great Mother" By Husna Murad (Written in 2000 ) A flower of heaven spreads smell on the Earth By her laugh, divinely light cometh By her sorrow, I see the total eclipse of beauty in this world. She is but the gift of God…
November 8, 2013, exactly 6 years ago when the most devastating weather system smashed the heart of the Philippines the Visayas Region. Six years had passed but the memory is still clear, the terror is still there and I can’…
My Name is Valdeen Tamara Shears, I am a 43-year-old mother of seven, grandmother of one and I am fed up of being scared. Scared of dying at the hands of my abuser. Scared of becoming my country's next statistic. Scared of…
My Name is Valdeen Tamara Shears, I am a 43-year-old mother of seven, grandmother of one and I am fed up of being scared. Scared of dying at the hands of my abuser. Scared of becoming my country's next statistic. Scared of…
Marked on my calendar for this afternoon was to watch and listen to a broadcast called Indigenous Sovereignty is Climate Action. It is a call to action by a well known and very active group here in Canada and across North…
I wanted to also share, as I am called to, an amazing resource https://sheeo.world/ that could be amazing for all women here including Jill, Liz, Karen and everyone I have connected with here! Please share with whomever may…
The Emerging Markets Development Advisers Program (EMDAP) is a fellowship and cooperative activity between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Institute of International Education (IIE). EMDAP is an…
