I have! For most of my life, in fact. I think most people think it’s best (and easiest) to be the youngest in a family, but I beg to differ. It is true that there can be advantages, or perceived advantages. Yes, I was babied…
My background/inspiration: I have always been a compassionate, feminist (who believes in equal rights for everyone). I firmly believe that I chose this life, the people and events in them, for a reason. My own personal…
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…
Kashmir and the Silent World I am Kashmir, caged in August. I am Kashmir, bruised in September. I am Kashmir, starved in October. I am Kashmir, dragged in Indian Union. I am Kashmir, kept in extreme darkness in November. I…
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…
BORN TO DIE I am Kashmir, born to die. I am Kashmir, born to starve. I am Kashmir, under worse colonial power. I am Kashmir, caged under poisonous Indian claws. I am Kashmir, born to be humiliated by alien forces. I am…
Finding out that you're pregnant while in Primary School is probably one of the most terrifying things that could happen to a girl. While teen pregnancy rates have been on the decline for decades, Kaloleni constituency is…
I and My Mirror Yesterday I looked into the Mirror. Tears rolled down my cheeks until silent sobs turned loud cries. Mirror: Why are you crying? I: It has been a year or so that I haven’t been home. I miss every aspect of…
#SheForShe #BeUnitedToStopViolenceAgainstWomen Violence against women is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world.We must act together to end violence against women .We,…
Every women dream to have a happily married life, a caring and loving husband and responsible. A husband who will not hurt the wife physically. When i was young i can see my parents arguing until my father try to shot my mom…
HOPELESSNESS This morning was strange, filled with pain. The air smelled hopelessness and disarray. My eyes refused to dry, tear overflowed my cheeks. My chest pained and my eyes burst with agony and pain. I tried to look…
Hello Friends: My name is Fariba Parsa, an Iranian born- Danish Citizen, American resident, living in Virginia, USA. I am exited to get connected to my sisters in World Pulse. Like thousands of others I am passionate for…
What Am I? You are human and we are insects. You are innocents and we are malicious. You are patriotic and we are disloyal. You are sane and we are groundless. You are brave and we are spineless. You are secular and we are…
I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
Today is Mother's day in my country. As I scroll through my social media feed, I'm instantly drawn to the hordes of panegyrics that my online friends have written for their mothers. It makes me smile but at the same time, I…
After finishing high school I went to the Government Training Institute to start my secretarial and book keeping cours, after two years I got my certification and I went to stay widh my uncle in Nairobi city and after one…
One of the Sustainable Development goals outlined by the United Nations is education, and stipulates that each country should avail opportunities and resources for provision of education to its citizens. Through education, a…
Hello All my dear world Pulse, Mistakes I will not give up. I 'll keep trying today and everyday. I will stand like mountain and I know I have to climb again I would fail ,but I will not give up. I will do mistakes and I…
Considering the earth is around 4.5 billion years old, it was not long ago when women were recognized as major contributors to society, a matriarchal society. Times changed and a patriarchal energy replaced the community…
Hello amazing and courageous World Pulse Community!! On this International Women’s Day, with the theme BalanceforBetter, I want to share with you part of my journey... A recording of me speaking about my work with ALG…
A Call from the Voiceless City As usual, I woke up in the morning with a broken heart and swallowed eyes. I don’t enjoy my days since I fell victim to Indian coercion and deceit. But I have to earn bread and butter or I can…
My Heartless and Inhuman Occupiers They came stealthily, sneakily and captured my land. Spread everywhere, north, east-west and south. Guns in hand, hatred on the face, they occupied all the corners. Black their faces, black…
I WAITED FOR SO LONG….. I waited for a year or so, to hug and kiss you. And can sense the cool, morning breeze, despite being far off. The same breeze entering my nostrils and refreshing my soul. Wrap my whole body with its…
It is always an honour and truly satisfying. Excited and humbled to have been featured in October months 2018 Coast Women Magazine as a Woman impacting positively in the community and society at large in matters Literacy.…