When the first glare of the sun comes in through my bedroom window, I rise with gratitude for another day. Every day I try to do something that remains as a legacy, a poem, a drawing, a song, a speech, a hug, I share the…
Kashmir and the Silent World I am Kashmir, caged in August. I am Kashmir, bruised in September. I am Kashmir, starved in October. I am Kashmir, dragged in Indian Union. I am Kashmir, kept in extreme darkness in November. I…
BORN TO DIE I am Kashmir, born to die. I am Kashmir, born to starve. I am Kashmir, under worse colonial power. I am Kashmir, caged under poisonous Indian claws. I am Kashmir, born to be humiliated by alien forces. I am…
We are suddenly in a different time, a time of health crisis, with all of the other crises we have been working on to create change together. In the middle of International Women’s Month we are suddenly not carrying out our…
Hi, ordinary unknown citizen of Azerbaijan. I am writing this letter being very simple citizen of Armenia. The 27th of September has changed a lot in our two separate lives. I was preparing to mountain hiking on the…
I and My Mirror Yesterday I looked into the Mirror. Tears rolled down my cheeks until silent sobs turned loud cries. Mirror: Why are you crying? I: It has been a year or so that I haven’t been home. I miss every aspect of…
MY THOUGHTS FOR THE SEXUALLY ABUSED GIRL CHILD Any time I see you:I shed tears for you Anytime I see you: I feel your innocence Anytime I see you: My heart break multiple times for you because you don't deserve it. Anytime I…
PAIN THE KASHMIRIS FEEL Ah, the misfortunate day for Kashmir. It was August 4 and wasn’t less than a catastrophe. We were sealed a la a secret envelope. From all sides, even the crevices were covered. Just like Egyptian…
We’ve all seen the horrid stories of abuse on the news and videos circulating on social media of children being starved and locked in their basements, or beaten to almost the point of death or sexually molested by a relative…
HOPELESSNESS This morning was strange, filled with pain. The air smelled hopelessness and disarray. My eyes refused to dry, tear overflowed my cheeks. My chest pained and my eyes burst with agony and pain. I tried to look…
As girls we have so many dreams and wishes and a solemn hope to find our prince charming. Finally when the D day arrives we all are at our best in whatever way we can be.. there is excitement and nervousness in our eyes as…
What Am I? You are human and we are insects. You are innocents and we are malicious. You are patriotic and we are disloyal. You are sane and we are groundless. You are brave and we are spineless. You are secular and we are…
I'm extremely humble to be a part of this Platform and today here; I want to share my very important lesson of my life which was delivered to me by my Father. My Father is my Best_Friend he always fight to for me with the…
How often have you heard that women should be part of peace processes or negotiation tables because they are inherently peaceful, because agreements that women help negotiate have a greater chance of remaining in force or…
At the start of this year, i made a conscious decision to commit more time and effort to taking care of myself. I knew if i had to be more efficient then i will have to be the best version of me and that will mean not only…
A short trip of less than 200 km (Bukavu - Kamitga) by road requires special and exceptional courage. It is necessary to combine three types of means of locomotion to get there with difficulty: a car for the first 50 km,…
“When a woman thinks she is nothing, the little sparrows cry. Who can defend them on the terrace, if no one has the vision of a world without slingshots?” ― Fatima Mernissi Women through the historical narratives of…
Women are different from men! Women in groups can offer each other such a wealth of emotional support, physical support,laughter ,joy and happiness, peace and warmth There are some aspects of our being that we can't or don't…
Last week, I watched a discussion among some group of people about genotype compatibility and possible solutions to incompatibility on a reality show about finding love. They suggested that the genotype of an embryo with…
A Call from the Voiceless City As usual, I woke up in the morning with a broken heart and swallowed eyes. I don’t enjoy my days since I fell victim to Indian coercion and deceit. But I have to earn bread and butter or I can…
My Heartless and Inhuman Occupiers They came stealthily, sneakily and captured my land. Spread everywhere, north, east-west and south. Guns in hand, hatred on the face, they occupied all the corners. Black their faces, black…
I WAITED FOR SO LONG….. I waited for a year or so, to hug and kiss you. And can sense the cool, morning breeze, despite being far off. The same breeze entering my nostrils and refreshing my soul. Wrap my whole body with its…
It is always an honour and truly satisfying. Excited and humbled to have been featured in October months 2018 Coast Women Magazine as a Woman impacting positively in the community and society at large in matters Literacy.…
" I nearly fell into trauma when I first heard ; I would have to go through a minor surgery because of breast TB lump. I could remember myself shivering with fear while entering operation theater. I didn't know what was…