There is a popular slogan in my community which goes “a woman’s enemy is another woman”. I deduced from this slogan that women are responsible for the insecurity of other women and this greatly affected me psychologically. I…
It was in December 2009 that I was first told to seriously start to take care of myself. I was at an all-time low and my last son was barely 5 months old. That year was a very troubled one for me, having attempted suicide…
Even though I had been following World Pulse since 2009 when I read Half the Sky where World Pulse was mentioned, I didn’t “take the plunge” to actually make a difference like I so clearly wanted and needed until fall of…
The graph above is from the South African Department of Justice 2018/2019 annual report . Viewed in isolation, it looks like we're making positive headway in prosecuting sexual offences. But look closer and the cracks start…
When i was first introduced to world pluse by a sister, for days i was filled with regrets on why i didn't know about such a platform lifting women 15 years ago, questions filled my heart ie: were they Really existing?. Each…
Do not Look for Me in the Crowds of Those Celebrating Today is the 8th of March 2019. I ask you not to look for me in the crowds gathering and celebrating in the streets of “Free Cities”. For I am locked up in some dark…
The green card . That was everyone’s dream and scoring one was like winning the lottery, but better. Growing up in rural Kenya 2 ½ hours drive outside Nairobi, we spoke of America in reverent tones. America was generous. She…
Every Girl deserves the right to be who she is created to be. She is not less,not weak she has a will and has a purpose, she has the right to live and choose who she wants to be. When mothers are given voices they will be…
It’s a wow before I even proceed to write how the idea of coming to Nigeria barely 6 months after I joined World Pulse came up. For starters, am a people’s person and am in full embrace of that personality today. Human…
Im always impressed when I go to STEM classes at St Abigails Schools Isolo Lagos and I observe the girl children, what I notice always is their enthusiasm and most times they’re ahead of the boys in their class. We learnt…
I am Phionah Serwanja a Ugandan, born in 1995 here in Central region. I joined this universal group of unsung activists for diversity and inclusion! I would like to talk about myself, work and Country in a slightly detailed…
Halloween is always bittersweet for me. My own traditions recognize this time of year as the halfway point between autumn and winter, in many traditions as night grows longer and darkness increases, a time in which we…
Dear World Pulse sisters, I am sharing this song with you, especially to those who are tired of being used by other people or those who are still recovering from abusive relationships. This song resonates with me so much. I…
2020 is a new year. A new page in life, A new chance to do better, A new way to explore new opportunities, new challenges. 2020: two twentys, two zeros and two two. I dedicate 2020 as a year of multiple actions. I encourage…
I am a woman with a disability living in a community where the perception about women and girls with disabilities it that they are “good for nothing”, they don’t need to go to school; but need to stay at home doing all chore…
Over the past weekend, Social Media was buzzing with the hashtag #JusticeForOchanya . Nigerians all over the world teamed up as one to demand justice for 13 years old Ochanya who died from injuries sustained over a long…
Wooooooi, wooooooi you are kiliing me uuuuuuwi somebody help me I heard a cry from my sister's house when I reached there I saw a girl on the floor still shouting and crying. I asked what was going on but all of them kept…
She was just a child herself. She was however, expected to wake up daily by 5am, to help her wards... the children of her caregivers... get ready for school. When they leave home, she dare not go back to sleep because, that…
Brendah Awuor amonge is my name, a 25years old woman, tall dark and determined woman, I reside in nyalenda slums kisumu, kenya. I was born and raised here, imagine a home full of crime, violence and less justice. Can we…
She had been married for fifteen years Her memories included six miscarriages scars to show the beatings on her skin A gaze to tell she had had enough She had finally had 2 babies The first had been 8 The second just turned…
My name is Ayodele Rebecca Olatunji. I am a Social Entrepreneur, Deaf Advocate and a Sign Language Tutor/ Interpreter. My life goal has been about making positive impact, and creating a better inclusive society for every…
Greetings Sisterhood of the World Pulse community, I am so honored to be a Finalist for the AFRICOM "Female Innovator of the Year", 2020. This award will recognize the outstanding achievements of women who are playing a…
"My breasts developed when I was barely 10 years old. I was the only one among my mates with breasts.My mom could not afford a bra for me,so I went around with my breasts dancing from left to right when I walked,ran or…
In times of crisis, the reproductive health and rights of women and girls are often neglected and, worse, threatened. The COVID- 19 pandemic can be regarded as an example of how much a crisis can negatively affect the…