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…
Sometimes we just have to take the plunge and then learn how to swim! It’s not for the lack of courage but for the ways we sometimes prioritize the things and promise to get back to them ‘later’ After what would have been a…
My colleagues have written this wonderful blog post, that I would like to share with you. A young Eritrean girl hides behind her mother’s skirt and watches intensely as we show her household how to use the Supertowel. We…
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…
Sherna Alexander Benjamin, a tenacious advocate for survivors of gender-based violence, encourages women to take their rightful place as decision-makers.
My name is Gumato. I was named Gumato since I was born on a Friday. I just tured 21, two days ago. I was born and brought up in a nuclear family with a very humble background. My mum and dad did not go to school. I have…
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are based on the right and the ability of all individuals to decide over their own bodies, and to live healthy and productive lives. Addressing SRHR is the key element in…
Sexual violence is a global pandemic. One in three women experiences sexual or physical violence – most likely from their intimate partner, according to a report from the World Health Organization. There is an urgent need to…
I am a G bra size and today I am quite a disappointed girl. A few hours ago, my lifelong dream of seeing an all woman walk in space was abandoned - breasts are the culprits! Lost opportunity to be in space due to the power…
There is so much emphasis on the weapons and tools of security personnel and processes to counter violence and extremism, but the resources needed to reverse the dangers that lurk where insecurities are hatched - in the…
Why celebrate International Lesbian Day? Here are some reasons, beginning with: Honouring the life and death of Monica Briones A creative and different woman," titled a magazine of the time with a small profile of the artist…
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…
An inspiring true story of one of our beneficiaries: At the age of 14, Kadzo got married to her husband Kazungu, a 25-year-old herdsman. The couple had a daughter and lived in a small hut in Adu, Magarini sub-county, Kilifi…
Giving birth to my first child was a smooth sail for me, i didnt even know i was in labour at all although i was in pain but it never dawn on me that i was in Labour pain. But it wasnt the same with my second baby last year…
It was a bright Saturday in Washington DC and I was invited to have an intimate conversation with girls of the Global Girls Global Women Hummingbird Project, led by Dr. Jeri Dyson - a dynamic woman, medical doctor, face of…
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…
When I was much younger, my family use to tell me I was a miracle child, because I stayed 11 months in my mother’s womb and the doctors said I was dead but I somehow was born successfully. So I guess I was a miracle child…
At the start of this year, i made a conscious decision to commit more time and effort to taking care of myself. I knew if i had to be more efficient then i will have to be the best version of me and that will mean not only…
Women often carry heavy burdens each day, this takes a negative toll on someone both emotionally and physically. This is to say that, mental wellness is key if we are to compete with men in the struggle to make ends meet.…
Am Somo Francis Glenn from Cameroon am aged 24, a warrior, suffering from sickle cell for the past 24 years of my existence, I created the SOMO SICKLE CELL WARRIOR FOUNDATION to sensitize our generation about sickle which is…
I WAS ATTACKED the last three months a few times by men just because of my thinking and my ideas - I am urgent defender of womens rights and I act in my life more as a man rather than a woman. THIS BEHAVOUR probably get men…
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…
Many people have asked me what is the first step in the fight against Sickle Cell Aneamia. Many had expected me to say all kinds of things but I simply answered you. Yes, I know you would ask me, me? Sickle Cell has no cure…
(In response to 'Write a letter to a young lady in your life. What are your dreams for her?) The Letter A Proud Father Writes to his Daughter: Dear Milu, I know how surprised you will be to receive this email from me. I can…
