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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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CANADA: I Brought a Lawsuit Against the National Police Force and Won
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As an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police force, Janet Merlo faced relentless sexual harassment. She spoke out — and became the face of a landmark class action suit against the force.
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Janet Merlo
Posted on Oct 20, 2017
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CAMEROON: The Internet Blackout Hurts Women and Girls
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Sophie Ngassa uses technology to empower girls in her community. But a months-long Internet blackout threatens to upend her efforts.
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Sophie Ngassa
Posted on Mar 30, 2017
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KENYA: You Can Choose to Be a Hen or an Eagle
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Yvonne Akoth learned from her mother and grandmother what it means to be a great woman.
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yvoneakoth
Posted on Nov 22, 2016
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CAMEROON: Standing Up For My Needs as a Mother
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After giving birth, Geraldine Sinyuy refused to let a long-held tribal custom keep her apart from her family and support system.
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Sinyuy Geraldine
Posted on May 09, 2017
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US: I Am Unsilencing Myself
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Initially hesitant to share her #MeToo story, Ali Weeks speaks out to reclaim the upper hand.
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aliweeks
Posted on Dec 14, 2017
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BANGLADESH: If You See a Woman Being Harassed and Do Nothing You Are Part of the Problem
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Street harassment thrives on public silence. Anjali Sarker calls on all of us to take a stand.
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anjalisarker
Posted on Apr 11, 2017
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PAKISTAN: My Culture Disapproves, But I Sing Anyway
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Through song, Rakhshinda Shakir raises her voiceagainst the repression of women in her culture.
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Rakhshinda Shakir
Posted on May 16, 2017
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INDIA: Let Us Address the "Elefant in the Room"
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Aparna Gopan reflects on a culture that teaches double standards, silence, andshame.
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Aparna Gopan
Posted on Dec 06, 2017
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SIERRA LEONE: My Education Is My Weapon Against My Rapists
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After a group of men attempted to silence her through rape, Mama Africa vowed to raise her voice even louder.
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Mama Africa
Posted on Jan 12, 2017
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KASHMIR: My Childhood in the Shadow of Fear
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Baseera Rafiqi reflects on the trauma of growing up in the midst of a decades long conflict.
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Baseera Rafiqi
Posted on Jan 19, 2017
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GUATEMALA: How We Ousted Our President
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Mercedes Ordonez Jop was part of the movement that drove out a corrupt president and restored Guatemalans' love for their country.
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Mercedes
Posted on Mar 14, 2017
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CAMEROON: When the Internet Went Dark
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With Internet access newly restored, Nakinti reflects on all that was lost during the three-month, government-imposed blackout.
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Nakinti
Posted on Apr 26, 2017
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INDIA: Lifting the Ban on Emergency Contraceptives
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In India, emergency contraceptive pills are supposed to be available without a prescription. When Vaishnavi realized women still couldn't find them in drug stores, she launched a petition that ledto a partial victory.
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Vaishnavi Sundar
Posted on Feb 14, 2017
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ZIMBABWE: Online Abuse Ruined My Life
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After photoshopped images of her went viral, Rutendo's life was turned upside down. Today, she has an action plan to put an end to cyber violence.
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Rutendo
Posted on Jul 27, 2017

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