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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
Uplift and Inspiration in Challenging Times
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World Pulse Digital Ambassadors came together to create a list of uplifting resources to support one another during this quarantine time...
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Dawn Arteaga
Posted on Mar 31, 2020
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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
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INDIA: One Toilet Started a Body Dignity Movement
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Deepa Pawar organizes women and girls in her slum community so they won’t have to experience the same indignities she faced.
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Deepa Pawar
Posted on Oct 10, 2019
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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: 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: 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
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PHILIPPINES: There is Beauty in Our Differences
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After a difficult birth led to a cesarean section, Karen Axalan was shamed and judged. She reminds us that, as women, it is the uniqueness of our experiences that give us power.
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Karen Quiñones-Axalan
Posted on Apr 27, 2018
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INDIA: I Fought Gender Discrimination at Home
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As a child, Sujata Gopal was made to believe she and her sisters were inferior. After learning to be proud of her gender, she has a message for others.
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sujata gopal
Posted on Mar 28, 2018
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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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NEPAL: There Was Blood in My Panties
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When she started menstruating, Reeti wasn't prepared for the stigma and shame that arrived with her period.
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Reeti K.C.
Posted on Jul 25, 2017
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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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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: 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
Story Award
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: 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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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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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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NEPAL: A Letter to My Body
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Sharmila was 21 when she realized her body had become a stranger.
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Sharmiladhungana
Posted on Feb 28, 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
Story Award
NEPAL: I Love My Daughter; Stop Telling Me I Need A Son
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Strangers consoled Anjana Vaidya instead of congratulating her when she gave birth to a girl.
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ANJ ANA
Posted on Jan 24, 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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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: 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

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