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KENYA: The Day I Was Cut
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As a young girl, Sarah Sofia looked forward to the day she would be circumcised. When she entered high school, she learned the truth about the painful and unnecessary practice.
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Sabdio Roba
Posted on Apr 04, 2018
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KENYA: I Grew Up Romanticizing America. Now I Mourn.
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As a child in rural Kenya, Nini Mappo longed for a green card. Now, she reacts to the discovery of an America that subjugates its people.
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Nini Mappo
Posted on Jul 21
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INDIA: I Am Powerful, Beautiful, and Paraplegic
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Driven by an unwavering belief in herself, Jolly spoke out for disability rights—and won.
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Jolly
Posted on Mar 02, 2017
One Woman. One Laptop. One big Audacious Dream.
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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…
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Kirthi Jayakumar
Posted on Feb 14, 2018
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MAURITIUS: There is More Light Than Darkness in This World
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After leaving an abusive relationship, Lukshana Gopaul discovered the power of gratitude.
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LuxG
Posted on Jan 03, 2018
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UGANDA: Quarantine Your Uterus
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Harriet Kamashanyu on why the pandemic response must categorize sexual and reproductive health services as essential.
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Harriet Kamashanyu
Posted on May 21
Hell in High school.
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I joined high school in 2006 and one I thing I remember was how impolite people were with me, how they segregated me because of my size, how they treated me because of how I looked like. I do not know who defines beauty in…
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Dorothy Nabakooza
Posted on Feb 26, 2018
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NIGERIA: I Was Fired for Being Pregnant
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In Nigeria, women are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave. But when Mary Ero asked for time off, her company refused.
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Mary Ero
Posted on Feb 21, 2017
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CANADA: Coming Out to My Global Sisters
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Speaking openly about her lesbian identity strengthens Tamarack Verrall's activism for women's rights worldwide.
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Tamarack Verrall
Posted on Nov 29, 2016
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PAKISTAN: I Am a Fighter
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Vlogger and journalist Laiba Zainab has been blackmailed, harassed, and threatened for daring to stand up for women’s rights in Pakistan. She refuses to be silenced.
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Laiba Zainab
Posted on Nov 22, 2019
WORLDPULSE helped me heal after a very traumatic event
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I was only 22 years old when I discovered Worldpulse and decided to become a member, after reading stories from all around the world that deeply resonated with me. At the time, feminism was my foremost ideal and it still is…
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LuxG
Posted on Jul 02
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GHANA: Girls Need to Know What a Good Marriage Looks Like
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Through education, Sophia Atadana helps girls escape cycles of abuse.
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Sophia Atadana
Posted on Mar 09, 2017
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NIGERIA: Performing Arts Gave Me The Confidence to Fight Back
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Mary Ero credits the self-esteem she gained in dance and drama programs with giving her the courage she needed to escape an attacker.
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Mary Ero
Posted on Sep 27, 2017
My First Story
You're not alone
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Her eyes are the color of sadness The soul is chained with scars Body broken, withered Her heart in a flame of pain And she wonders Do they feel my pain? Where's the key to the shackles? Feel it sweetheart They hear you,…
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Amra
Posted on Dec 03, 2019
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CAMEROON: Free Our Sisters From Forced Marriage
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As she watched a friend struggle to survive a nightmare marriage, Clodine knew she had to do everything she could to help.
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Clodine Mbuli Shei
Posted on Jan 18, 2017
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NIGERIA: I Stood Up to My Father’s Tyranny
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A moment of courage led to a lifelong commitment to speak out for women and girls.
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QueenVirtuous
Posted on Mar 23, 2017
Left in the Dust
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My story goes back more than seven years. I was hired to drive for visiting Saudi Royals in my previous hometown of Rochester, MN. I was fired the next day being told "They don't want women drivers". I found out the only…
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Gretchen Cooper
Posted on Feb 26, 2018
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The Cost of being or Supporting Gay Sisters in Uganda, East Africa
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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…
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phionah_2
Posted on Mar 07, 2018
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NIGERIA: Americans, Learn From Our History of Resistance
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Following the US election, Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale issues a call to kindness and unity.
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Olutosin
Posted on Nov 17, 2016
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Open Letter to Women
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AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL WOMEN Dear Sister, As I listen and read the news I know like me you want to gather your children close and never let them out into this dangerous world. We cannot do this. They will wander off with or…
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Jean Forbes
Posted on Mar 08, 2018
I overcame my fears through the use of social media
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I overcame my fears through the use of the social media . Life as a student has been the most intriguing thing for me. With its good times, rough times, though times, days of thunder and tornados, trial and horrible moments…
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Suh Diviner
Posted on Jun 07, 2018
OPEN LETTER TO FIRST LADY OF SIERRA LEONE: GIRLS & WOMEN NEED A COMPASSIONATE FIRST LADY
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Dear First Lady Fatima Bio: Congratulations on your husband’s victory at the 2018 elections in Sierra Leone! I write this letter on behalf of the majority of women and girls in Sierra Leone, who are illiterate, living in…
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Fatima Wahab Babih
Posted on Jun 07, 2018
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CAMEROON: Why I March...
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Zoneziwoh was among the estimated 3.5 million who marchedin one of the largest global mobilizations for women's rights in history.
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Zoneziwoh Mbondgulo-Wondieh
Posted on Jan 31, 2017
Blossom
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The other day I was told that I have blossomed in the last few years and have grown into myself. At first, I felt offended. I thought I had blossomed a long time ago lol. But after continuously having this statement running…
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payal_4
Posted on Mar 11, 2018
Thanks to digital technology for changing perceptions for women and girls with disabilities
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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…
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Veronica Ngum Ndi
Posted on May 16, 2018

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