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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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UGANDA: Quarantine Your Uterus
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Harriet Kamashanyu on why the pandemic response must categorize sexual and reproductive health services as essential.
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Harriet Kamashanyu
Posted on May 21, 2020
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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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ZAMBIA: Can Women Have It All?
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Lumbiwe Lulu Limbikani believes women shouldn’t have to choose between their education, their families, and their careers.
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Lumbiwe Lulu Limbikani
Posted on May 04, 2017
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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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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
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RWANDA: I Didn’t Wait for Success. I Fought for It.
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Blandine Umuziranenge refused to let adversity hinder her education or her dream of saving lives.
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Kadablah
Posted on Sep 14, 2017
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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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KENYA: Our Leadership Must Be Remembered
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Wamweru Imaya on why COVID-19 is our chance to recognize women’s vital leadership in times of crisis.
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Wamweru Imaya
Posted on Jun 30, 2020
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PHILIPPINES: Still, We Celebrate
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In a time of anxiety—from rising authoritarianism to the spread of COVID-19—Paulina Nayra finds a new way to gather and honor women: technology.
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Paulina Nayra
Posted on Mar 10, 2020
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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
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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
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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: An Open Letter to Body Shamers
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Leila Kigha takes a stand against society's beauty standards, exchanging self-hatred for body love.
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leila Kigha
Posted on Jan 26, 2017
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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
The 2019 Global Impact Review is In!
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The power of our online sisterhood shines in the impact that you are all creating — both online and offline.
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World Pulse
Posted on Jul 31, 2020
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CAMEROON: I Wish My Mother Had Taught Me about Sex
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Iyamail would have made different choices as a teen had she known more about sex. Now she’s determined to help girls today avoid her missteps.
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iyamail
Posted on Apr 18, 2017
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US: I Am Creating My Own Path to 30
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Growing up in Iraq, Shahd had a roadmap of milestones she thought she had to reach by early adulthood.
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Shahd Majeed
Posted on Aug 10, 2017
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CANADA: I Brought a Lawsuit Against the National Police Force and Won
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As an officer in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police force, Janet Merlo faced relentless sexual harassment. She spoke out — and became the face of a landmark class action suit against the force.
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Janet Merlo
Posted on Oct 20, 2017
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PAKISTAN: I Fought for My Education
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Growing up in Pakistan, Aysh Khan had to fight for her right to go to school. Today, she has a message for young girls who want to follow in her footsteps.
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Aysh Khan
Posted on Oct 12, 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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US: How Doing 'Nothing' Can Change Everything
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As a stay-at-home mom, Carrie felt pressure to prove herself to the world. Nurturing her inner life became her survival strategy.
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Carrie Lee
Posted on Mar 21, 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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NIGERIA: Let’s Give Teen Mothers a Second Chance
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Girls' advocate Aramide Oikelome says it’s time to stop rejecting teen mothers and start encouraging them.
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Aramide Oikelome
Posted on Apr 06, 2017

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