Widowhood: A Double Headed Monster The drama was shocking, it was a hot dry season period in my village when the “Sun set” (metaphorical way of saying that the king has died. According to my tradition, kings disappear, they…
Since generations, women’s vital role as the anchors of society can never be doubted. It is unfortunate, however, that despite the important role they play, it is rarely acknowledged, celebrated, and recognized. I am tempted…
Beloved Sister Vweta I begin here with different emotions welling in my heart at the moment: loss, guilt, pain and joy. But perhaps I should just begin with an apology - apology for learning of your departure only a few…
Gareth is very sick, he is anemic, he needs blood transfusion were the words his father whispered in tears!!!! This Christmas will always be special. Its the first my children have spent without their Dad at home but locked…
Decades ago, women in Uganda rose with a strong determination; to thrive. The sun rose and we saw the wide smile of the day The season we had worked and anticipated for so long Economic, education, political and social…
Mine Was a Battle from the Start! Some fifty years ago a nobleman found love with a pretty lady. He was a clergyman and she, a cashier. She happened to be one of his very committed church members. That man was my father. He…
Uphold women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive rights with me! My organization is Common Action for Gender Development . We need your support to help girls and women to take charge of their sexuality without fear of…
Let's Build Bridges for Widows and not Walls I saw them,they were women they were not men.They spearheaded the act on her.They stripped her naked,tortured her and shaved her hair with a rusted,unsterilized blade.They were…
The United Nations has declared that FGM is a violation of the human rights of girls and women. In 2015, there was a landmark ban on FGM in Nigeria, and the international community have prioritized ending FGM in the new…
Today, a London youth stabbed on August 1st will be buried. His parents are Sierra Leoneans. I watched the news on the day of the incidents as distressed neighbours and colleagues of the young man expressed their worries…
Today is World Disability Day and here is a basic definition I got from the world wide web: Collins dictionary defined disability thus: "Disability is a permanent injury, illness, or physical or mental condition that tends…
My Name is Achieng Violet, I come from a fishing village in Busia, on the shores of lake Victoria which is shared by by the 3 East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania. I am Kenyan and ex my husband is Ugandan. We…
On the new year's day when people woke up happily to say happy new year to one another, we woke to hear the crying of horror from a hotel not far from our home. The cleaners of the hotel was going round to clean the rooms to…
My dad died at the age of 53 leaving behind widows as he was a polygamist. As per his family his widows and children where not his next of kin but his senior brother who had to take over the administration of his estate.…
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…
Last night I sent my 24-year-old daughter down to the kiosk at the end of our neighborhood street to purchase a phone card so I could make some calls. It was around 7:00 p.m.
I am famous- and notorious- in a few small circles for publicly sharing parts of my life that others would not even dare whisper to their families. I have gone on television shows to speak about being diagnosed and living…
Corona virus here, corona virus there. It seems something that is so far off and meant for others. But until one comes in contact with it, one would never know how scary it can be. That was my frame of mind, well almost as I…
This world pulse #impact reminds me of a British movie entitled IMPACT! Those of you who might have watched it will at a point in time agree with me. It was a very nice love story depicted. Even though the end was tragic, it…
COVID 19 SITUATION IN AFRICA They say: Stay Home and Stay Safe She says: How do I stay home when the home is not Safe They say: Eat Healthy She says: How do I eat healthy when I don't have food to eat They say: Stay Positive…
MY THOUGHTS FOR THE SEXUALLY ABUSED GIRL CHILD Any time I see you:I shed tears for you Anytime I see you: I feel your innocence Anytime I see you: My heart break multiple times for you because you don't deserve it. Anytime I…
Many people who know me know I am hearing impaired. But still, it takes some convincing for others to really accept I am hearing impaired. Some say because of the way I carry and express myself, it is hard for them to…
Almost four years ago, I made the biggest decision of my life and certainly one of the riskiest. I quit my corporate job in the aviation industry where I had worked for close to two decades. Why? I decided to pursue a dream…
I am Nadum Feka Parchibell, a teacher and gender advocate. I am a CameroonIan and an only daughter with 5 brothers. I come from an area where tradition is very strong and women's rights are not fully respected Women suffer…
Educate and economically empower teen moms with me! Here are a few ways you can get involved: Help fund our organization! We teach teen mothers practical skills to help them earn a decent living. Here’s what your gift can…
