I was 4 and half years old when I was taken to school. Nursery that is. I am very petite so that have the kids chances to bully me. I was afraid of going to school. Afraid of passing my exams. I loved school so much but some…
https://www.bookinterrupted.com/post/that-was-easy-music-awakens-the-wild-woman Author: Meredith Kaknevicius -contributing member of Book Interrupted. The impact books have on our lives is not limited to the words written…
Many times, we want to do great things for other people that would change their lives positively by planning to undertake certain actions. That's not bad, it's a very great idea that has endless rewards. It's the same thing…
Gender based violence is one of the touching issue which women/girls go through in society but the power to speak out sometimes is difficult.As Humanitarian/ counsellor on GBV I have come across a lot of terrible encounters.…
I am a woman with disability who has passion in promoting the respect of rights for women and girls with disabilities. I advocate with development stakeholders and humanitarian actors to ensure gender and disability…
They value work-life balance. “Women are great leaders because we are able to balance professional and personal leadership skills. It’s easier to approach a women leader with a personal request, or a sensitive question. I…
On the 25th December 1995 my dad died in a car accident and my mum survived.It was only after 3yrs my mum came to know her husband died that day of the accident because she was rushed to the hospital where she spent 3yrs in…
On the 25th December 1995 my dad died in a car accident and my mum survived.It was only after 3yrs my mum came to know her husband died that day of the accident because she was rushed to the hospital where she spent 3yrs in…
“Sexual violence occurs everywhere – in every country and across all segments of society. A child may be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation at home, at school or in their community.” - UNICEF World Pulse #…
Any time I get mail from World Pulse or visit the website, I become sad, because my mother comes into my mind. In my efforts to support her I fell into the hands of the cheater whom I have entrusted my mother to care. The…
What a sad movie where a young girl of 15years put to birth after 9months of gestation will have the nerve to throw the baby beside a stream near a police post and nobody sees her. There are many reasons why she did so she…
I know that some day I will die and after that, I may only continue to exist in the memories of those who knew me or knew of me. I feel that, if I do my job as human well I can earn a guaranteed after life. If the purpose of…
Lying in my bed at 11:41am on a Saturday morning, I thought to myself "what have you really done to impact your world?." The response my competition gave didn't sit well with me. And it's not the first time. I would say I've…
If you want to contribute in ending hunger, make a positive impact in sustainable development goal 2. As a woman my voice is my power , I am coordinating a female group of farmers that cultivates one of our staple foods in…
A few days ago I discovered that a friend was leaving. She was going to try her luck in another country and, although I am happy that she is going to embark on this new adventure, I am saddened just as much. I have to admit…
Sex tourism and sex trafficking in Iran are increasing. One contributing cause is the practice of sigheh. Sigheh (also known by its Arabic name “nikah mut‘ah”) allows men to marry a woman for a pre-determined period of time…
Kamala Harris takes the oath of office, sworn in as Vice-President of the United States (Global News).... https://youtu.be/3uieu7whRE4 Four years after becoming the second Black American senator and first South Asian-…
What are women’s human rights? Women’s rights are the fundamental human rights that were enshrined for every human being on the planet nearly 70 years ago. These rights include the right to live free from violence, slavery,…
2020, the year which shook people all around the world in the name of Pandemic. So many hurdles, economical crisis, relationship issues, health problems, mental stress and so on. Especially for all women globally. The…
Majorities of see little difference between men and women on a range of specific qualities and competencies that may be required for effective leadership. There are a few exceptions to this, however. For example, most do see…
Please take a moment to listen to this amazing poem created by an amazing, young woman. She stood up and delivered! National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Recites Poem At Biden Inauguration | MSNBC...... https://youtu.be…
Earlier this year, I started my NGO. The Diary of an African Child. We are a non-profit organization with a mission to empower African children through self-development courses and encouraging them to be the best they can by…
Voting has begun effective Tuesday morning January 18, 2021 in the 2020 Africans Rising Activism Award after official announcement by the Africans Rising for Justice, Peace & Dignity Since the pronouncement, each of the…
The Washington National Cathedral...today January 19th, 2021. A solemn time... With the Doves Installation filmed, the Cathedral Bell Tolls 400 times for 400,000 COVID Deaths in the US. January 19, 2021: Cathedral Bell…
One faithful day i was invited by Hitv in Buea, Cameroon for an interview and i had to travel from Kumba to Buea and back to Kumba that same day. When i arrived in Buea, i was waiting for a taxi beside the road. Then a woman…
