Yesterday you asked If I was done painting myself Unsure of that question I did not answer But today I can confidently reply Yes, I was done Painting myself for the day Today is a new day
About Me: I am the African Writer J.Freelance writer,researcher,translator& reporter-Bachelor in Pharmacy,MBA & Human rights activist,feminism http://humanrights311.blogspot.com/
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…
Thirty participants, twenty seven women and three men from Africa are attending a specialised training on Women’s Economic Empowerment in Israel. The countries represented are Zimbabwe, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda,…
By the time the scotch-cart reached Nyahuni clinic Chioniso had run out of screaming energy. Sweat and tears were streaming down her face and body. We had spent two hours on the road from the village to the only clinic in…
One day I came across this message saying "BEING A WOMAN SHOULD NOT BE PAINFUL". I was very interested and asked myself on why this message comes out. Then, I thought of sharing this with you. Scientifically, born a woman is…
The stove fire hisses blue as the dark bitterness overflows from the stainless Thai ewer that I bought on the sidewalk of Sharia Rokab in Ramallah, and I do just as you used to tell me: do nothing, do not stir. Hadeel, I am…
Background What started as a simple needs assessment inquiry has materialised into a full-fledged development programme on leadership and women’s economic empowerment in Zimbabwe, now taking Zimbabwean women to a training at…
27 year old Ahlam struggles to provide a life for her 6 year old daughter, as she works 12 hour night shifts cleaning hotel rooms while trying to complete basic literacy courses. Her husband and sister were killed in Iraq…
It was not a normal sunday morning. Our christian neighbours had planned to go to church as usual. Sadly, this was not meant to be. We had been woken up by sporadic shooting coming from mainly central Freetown and the Murray…
Women are powerful tools in nations development, when it comes to directing, planning and analysising women are always the barin. We are the machinary of every ruling house. Check the Sanate, Parliament and other house of…
Here's an article I wrote after I watched the United Nations briefing on responding to the refugee crisis: https://unyouthblog.wordpress.com/2016/04/03/responding-to-the-refugee-c... Thank you for reading!
Dear beautiful strong women! In case just if no one has reminded you in a short while of how beautiful you are let me please describe you your beauty! Did some one ever tell you that for beautiful things to happen on this…
“To prove that you did not kill your husband, our son, you have to drink this dirty water that we have used in bathing your dead husband,” family members forced my mum. “I am not drinking this water, I did not kill my…
You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I'll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? 'Cause I walk like I've got oil…
I believe in God...but what pissed me off...is the interpretation of the bible.. when the society refers to it every time.. ...when they want to define a woman's position...wife submit to your husband, wife ur husband is the…
Some things are very sad indeed we take a step forward and appear to take too many steps back Girls need lots of encouragement from all members ofthe community Especially othergirls their peers their mothers sistera…
As far as i know a women and a Girl are most valuable person in each and every one of our life .she is a mother of us,a daughter ,and a sister for each and every one of us but this is not remember when they face violence .we…
The reason why some people doesn't see their promises come to pass is because they become discouraged and give up so soon. If you don't see anything happening in your situation, that doesn't mean God is dead, the…
YOUR STAR. There is a STAR in the SKY . . . just for you. That star will make sure that your DREAMS come true. So in case you ever stumble, don't get too BLUE. That STAR in the sky . . . it BELIEVES in you.
Am all set for the 16 days campaign for non violence. Its an opportunity to shear and educate my family, to teach my boys and girls on the need to respect the opposite sex and see them with all dignity. The church needs to…
27 year old Ahlam struggles to provide a life for her 6 year old daughter, as she works 12 hour night shifts cleaning hotel rooms while trying to complete basic literacy courses. Her husband and sister were killed in Iraq…
