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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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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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UGANDA: Love, Work, and Sickle Cell
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After her child was diagnosed with sickle cell disease, Juliet Acom made it her life’s mission to educate others.
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Juliet Acom
Posted on Apr 18, 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: 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
One Woman. One Laptop. One big Audacious Dream.
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I was born in Bangalore, and grew up between my grandparents' home in Bangalore and with my mum, dad and brother in Chennai. I grew up with stars in my eyes, hoping to do medicine in the hope of "helping people", until I…
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Kirthi Jayakumar
Posted on Feb 14, 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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CAMEROON: I Will Not Let Disability Silence Me
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Ndi Veronica Ngum grew up with a disability that threatened her independence. Now, she’s a powerful disability rights activist working to empower others.
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Veronica Ngum Ndi
Posted on Mar 22, 2018
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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
The letter I can no longer wait to write
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The awakening A few weeks ago, Women’s Hour, a BBC Radio four programme dedicated a week to discussing the menopause. I remember waking up each morning, anxious for when the programme will come on air as women from all works…
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Vweta
Posted on Mar 07, 2018
Hell in High school.
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I joined high school in 2006 and one I thing I remember was how impolite people were with me, how they segregated me because of my size, how they treated me because of how I looked like. I do not know who defines beauty in…
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Dorothy Nabakooza
Posted on Feb 26, 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
I Became A Global Grassroots Leader Through The Power Of My Written Words
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A divorce is not an end to a marriage. It’s the beginning of a life where people see you as a failure in all other aspects of your capability. Your conversations are cut in between, your points of view are overridden, easy…
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Urmila Chanam
Posted on Apr 02, 2018
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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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UGANDA: Dear Sweet Baby Anita
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In a letter to her younger self, Anita Kiddu Muhanguzi adviseson how to move forward through grief and embrace challenges.
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Anita Kiddu Muhanguzi
Posted on Sep 07, 2017
I did not allow her to kill my dream.
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“They are not going to come for the event “a young female mentor told me during our first meeting. This was 4 years ago when I was greatly in need and searching for female mentors in the STEM fields. I was surprised when she…
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Sophie Ngassa
Posted on Mar 06, 2018
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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
My First Story
You're not alone
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Her eyes are the color of sadness The soul is chained with scars Body broken, withered Her heart in a flame of pain And she wonders Do they feel my pain? Where's the key to the shackles? Feel it sweetheart They hear you,…
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Amra
Posted on Dec 03, 2019
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RWANDA: Our Periods Should Be a Source of Pride and Power
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As a storyteller for positive change, Blandine Umuziranenge is working to end the shame around menstruation that she experienced as a teenager.
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Kadablah
Posted on Mar 16, 2017
My First Story
My first story
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I have written some article in my local language, as writing publicly first time in English, in my childhood I never thought to become a journalist but an incident happen in my life given me a thought to become journalist. I…
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Naheda Shaikh
Posted on Mar 09, 2018
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ZIMBABWE: No One Told Me About My Period
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As a teenager, Edinah Masanga had to figure out menstruation on her own. She questions why there is still so much reluctance to speak honestly about periods.
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Edinah
Posted on Sep 05, 2017
My First Story
The Cost of being or Supporting Gay Sisters in Uganda, East Africa
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I am Phionah Serwanja a Ugandan, born in 1995 here in Central region. I joined this universal group of unsung activists for diversity and inclusion! I would like to talk about myself, work and Country in a slightly detailed…
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phionah_2
Posted on Mar 07, 2018

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