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AFGHANISTAN: I Don't Need You to Protect Me From the Internet
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Growing up in surroundings hostile to women going online strengthened Rabia's resolve to get connected.
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Rabia Salihi
Posted on Apr 23, 2014
Women to Watch: 4 Girls’ Empowerment Champions
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Meet four women who are changing the world, one girl at a time.
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Kim Crane
Posted on Jul 08, 2013
Afghanistan Exposed
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Even with the assassination threats she faces, Malalai Joya , often called “the bravest woman in Afghanistan,” speaks out—naming warlords and telling the international community what it must do now.
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admin
Posted on Dec 02, 2008
AFGHANISTAN: The Cost of My Freedom
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When Zahra Saifey from Afghanistan went off to university, she knew she would gain knowledge. She didn’t know she would shed the security blanket of her restrictive background to claim her autonomy and radically alter her worldview.
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Zahra.Zephyr
Posted on Jul 08, 2013
NEPAL: Pen and Poltergeist
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Haunted by girls who have been silenced by poverty, early marriage, and pregnancy, Sangita Thapa wields her own power of expression to channel their yearnings.
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Sangita Thapa
Posted on Jul 08, 2013
NEPAL: Witnessing Resilience
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A year following Nepal's devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake, communities are facing ongoing environmental threats and shortages of basic necessities.Journalist Stella Paul traveled to some of the hardest-hit regions and discovered that women are at the center of developing solutions.
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Stella Paul
Posted on Apr 25, 2016
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PAKISTAN: Let’s Multiply the Love
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Persecuted for being a Christian in her homeland of Pakistan, Sister Zeph reminds us of the power of love to unite across divisions.
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Sister Zeph
Posted on Jul 28, 2016
PAKISTAN: Art is Part of the Solution to ‘Honor Killing’
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When women are under threat from their own families, cultural change is needed. Multimedia artist Alina Chaudry says art and media are an important part of this change.
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Alina Chaudry
Posted on Apr 01, 2016
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INDIA: What Happened When I Tried to Dress to Avoid Catcalls
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What will it take for women to be able to walk down the street freely in India?
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Kirthi Jayakumar
Posted on Jun 01, 2016
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INDIA: Talking About the Red Elephant in the Room
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How an idea in the middle of the night became a passion, an organization, and a force for good in the world.
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Kirthi Jayakumar
Posted on Jul 20, 2016
Empowerment Over the Airwaves
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Increasingly, women are getting behind the microphone to deliver vital health and empowerment messages.
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Lisa Anderson
Posted on Apr 13, 2015
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INDIA: I Said No to Arranged Marriage to Say Yes to Myself
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Despite the threat of honor killing, Upasana followed her heart to be with the man she loves.
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Upasana Chauhan
Posted on Aug 11, 2016
More Than a Livelihood
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With inspired craftsmanship and big visions, women artisans around the world are reinvigorating local traditions, supporting themselves financially, and spreading the wealth.
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Lisa Anderson
Posted on Jan 04, 2015
NEPAL: Rebuilding from the Ground Up
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Three months after the earthquake that devastated Nepal, World Pulse members are among the grassroots leaders revitalizing the country.
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Kim Crane
Posted on Jul 24, 2015
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US/INDIA: I Could Have Been an Honor Killing Statistic
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Attacked by her own father for having a male friend, Rupande speaks out against honor crimes.
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Rupande Mehta
Posted on Oct 13, 2016
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INDIA: When Art Transcends Pain
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As a child, Insia Dariwala relied on her imagination to cope with sexual abuse. Today, her imagination is shining a lightfor others.
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insia
Posted on Jun 08, 2017
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NEPAL: The Men in My Family Taught Me About Menstruation
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Her homeland is known for practices that stigmatize and even isolate women during menstruation. But in Anoushka's family, her periods were celebrated and honored.
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Anoushka Pandey
Posted on May 23, 2017
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INDIA: When Loitering Is Revolutionary
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Shatakshi Gawade thinks it's time to shake up our approach to women's safety in public spaces.
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Shatakshi Gawade
Posted on Dec 13, 2018
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NEPAL: I Lost My Freedom When I Got My Period
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Like many girls in her country, Narayani Khadka was forbidden from sleeping in the house, entering the kitchen, or interacting with male family members while she was menstruating.
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narayani khadka
Posted on Jun 20, 2017
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NEPAL: Why My Parents Chose Daughters
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In a country where men are valued more than women, Shivani's parents believed in their daughters—even when it meant being abandoned by their family.
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Shivani Chhetri
Posted on Dec 15, 2016
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NEPAL: Safety Shouldn’t Mean Losing My Freedom
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A frightening incident on public transportation made Reeti K.C. question society’s attitudes about women’s safety.
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Reeti K.C.
Posted on Dec 03, 2018
World Pulse Digital Ambassador Program 2020: A Reflection
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Thriving together as we lift up the voices of women and girls in our communities! This time last year, Digital Ambassadors were renewing their terms, applying anew for a (then) six month commitment and sharing plans for…
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Manasa Ram Raj
Posted on Dec 23, 2020
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PAKISTAN: My Father, My Hero
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When Sister Zeph receives threats for teaching girls in Pakistan, she remembers the lessons her father taught her.
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Sister Zeph
Posted on Jun 13, 2017
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INDIA: Fighting for a Future in a ‘Graveyard for Farmers’
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In a region devastated by drought and insecurity, Minakshi Birajdar helps widows who have lost everything rebuild their lives.
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Minakshib
Posted on Jan 25, 2019
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INDIA: The Fearless Girl of Delhi
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The popular statue in New York reminds ElsaMarie D'Silva of a real life Fearless Girl who used art to stand up to harassment.
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Safecity- Elsa D'Silva
Posted on Apr 20, 2017

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