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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, 2020
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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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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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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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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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NIGERIA: I Am A Girl Who Codes
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Kike didn't let perfectionism hold her back from realizing her dream of learning how to code.
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Kike
Posted on Nov 08, 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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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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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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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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NIGERIA: Women Must Be Seen and Heard
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Celine draws on her experiences overcoming difficulties to build solidarity with women across her country.
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Celine
Posted on Jan 31, 2019
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NIGERIA: Activism Is a Forever Job
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In 2014, Bring Back Our Girls became a rallying cry. Years later, the message is as important as ever.
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QueenVirtuous
Posted on Feb 16, 2017
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KENYA: Tribal Politics Killed My Friend
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Election violence in Kenya turned Abigayle’s life upside down in 2007. Nearly adecade later, with another election on the horizon, she asks: How much has really changed?
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AbigayleMutua
Posted on Aug 03, 2017
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CAMEROON: My Security Starts With Me
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Decades of experience responding to conflict all around her have taught Fosah Frinwie Loveline Muma what determined women can bring to the peacemaking table.
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Fosah Frinwie Loveline Muma
Posted on Dec 14, 2018
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NIGERIA: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle Holds the Key to Peace
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After witnessing the violent rise of Boko Haram, Aramide Oikelome identifies a key solution to creating security in Nigeria.
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Aramide Oikelome
Posted on Jan 03, 2019
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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CAMEROON: Without Health Care, We Are Not Secure
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While conflict in Cameroon rages, Arrey-Echi Agbor-Ndakaw posits that security means more than the absence of war.
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ARREY- ECHI
Posted on Jan 07, 2019
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SOUTH SUDAN: The Shade of My Skin, The Length of My Neck
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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.
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Kadi_lokule
Posted on Jan 31, 2019
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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