Brendah Awuor amonge is my name, a 25years old woman, tall dark and determined woman, I reside in nyalenda slums kisumu, kenya. I was born and raised here, imagine a home full of crime, violence and less justice. Can we…
She had been married for fifteen years Her memories included six miscarriages scars to show the beatings on her skin A gaze to tell she had had enough She had finally had 2 babies The first had been 8 The second just turned…
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…
I tell you my story because domestic violence is a huge problem around the world. It is a taboo topic in my country. It happens in public and no one step up to help. I met him and fell in love. The first month was perfect.…
This year is a year with its exclusive features. 10 years later; the day I will be ask about year 2020, I would first breath, take a cup of coffee and sit on a sofa because this year has a lot of surprising things. Would I…
The day my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer was the scariest day of my life. The day she died was the loneliest. In the nine years that passed between those two life-changing days, I did everything in my power to save…
When I look back at my childhood, I realise that the short holiday visits to my grandma's home in the TESO region of eastern Uganda gave me lessons that have made me who I am today. I am able to empower fellow women and…
"My breasts developed when I was barely 10 years old. I was the only one among my mates with breasts.My mom could not afford a bra for me,so I went around with my breasts dancing from left to right when I walked,ran or…
My heart pounded in excitement. As the guys quizzed me in the gym, curious to know why l was suddenly looking happier and appearing more content than ever in my life.
For Kadi Lokule, civil war in South Sudan meant living in fear of being targeted for her appearance—an experience that has shaped her vision for peace.
We all stand against gender inequality and are, individually and collectively, working to end it. We have made it a mission of our life in the hope that soon, women would be respected and acknowledged for the quest for Equal…
I opened my eyes and looked at the clock, it's 6:30am. I am still exhausted and want to stay back in bed but I look at my phone and I'm screaming because of the US election results. Not many people believed that Kamala…
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…
Riiiingggg riinnggg !!!. It was the day before we broke off for the Christmas holiday, and I was winding up and almost ready to leave the office when a phone call came from 400 kilometers away.
On January 29, 2012 the headlines blasted the move to number one on the UK charts of Barbadian, born and bred, band Cover Drive with their song “Twilight.” The group joins in this measure of success w
I was warned before the interview that what I see is what I will get. When I meet Jay Abang she is wearing a red T-shirt, loose black jeans and casual shoes.
She is in her 70’s, an age when people seem to falter and get gripped in the mental obstruction of being alone and helpless. For her this all stands false.
Dear Madam Jensine, This story is in response to the email I received from World Pulse in connection with the Celebration of Women Empowerment from the 26th of June to the 26th of July, 2018. I shall be much obliged if you…
It feels good when you transform somebody's life positively and even best when you transfer life skills to undeserved humans. This has been my wonderful experience for the past months. We are now in the second phase of the…
World Pulse means everything to me. This is because freedom from violence and suppression of women and girls across this planet means everything to me. For years I have been working in my country to stop the violence, only…
It is International Women’s Day once again and women are gathering. In meetings in the streets, in small groups and large. Quietly listening to stories. Loudly shouting in the open air that big change is needed. We orange…