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…
AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL WOMEN Dear Sister, As I listen and read the news I know like me you want to gather your children close and never let them out into this dangerous world. We cannot do this. They will wander off with or…
Namaste, Salam, Shalom, Peace, Paz, Pyeongwha, Heping, Heiwa, Pace, Mir, Over the past 16 years, I am honored to say that I developed a plan for WOMEN to unite the people of the world and lead a new global peace movement! I…
Ignorance is bliss, but someone has to do the dirty work. I am happy that we are in a space where we can discuss, explore, scrutinize. To reframe the narratives of Africa. When I was seven years old, I found myself sharing a…
My name is Gumato. I was named Gumato since I was born on a Friday. I just tured 21, two days ago. I was born and brought up in a nuclear family with a very humble background. My mum and dad did not go to school. I have…
My Name is Valdeen Tamara Shears, I am a 43-year-old mother of seven, grandmother of one and I am fed up of being scared. Scared of dying at the hands of my abuser. Scared of becoming my country's next statistic. Scared of…
This Kind Of World Is Possible I stand aside and watch as they work in the manner of ants in the summer. The laughter fill the atmosphere and it became very beautiful to see some smile from within. It was pure joy written…
My background/inspiration: I have always been a compassionate, feminist (who believes in equal rights for everyone). I firmly believe that I chose this life, the people and events in them, for a reason. My own personal…
I remember this day vividly, I always laughed over it. How my period came was actually so strange and its the weirdest. However, today I am able to understand why it came at that particular time. it was during the weekend…
She married to a civil servant in one of the federal government parastatals, that entails, the husband will from time to time be transferred to different states and leaving her alone with the children for a long period of…
Me llamo Elena Rubilar, vivo en la Provincia de Chubut - Patagonia Argentina. Milito en un partido político y también en un sindicato nacional. Convencida que son herramientas que permiten cambiar, por mínimo que sea, la…
Those who follow my blog already know: I am a single mother because I chose to be. How did I make my choice? Long story. What I want to share with you today is that one year ago, my son asked me: “ Mom, how was I born? How…
Today is: Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. As a person working for gender equality, I work for all people to be able to live…
Shout out to all women who stand tall and balance the imbalances our patriarchal society presents with. Those ladies who provide safe spaces for the vulnerable in society. The women who are a voice for the voiceless. The…
I was invited by World Pulse to attend the annual World Pulse summer Board meeting in Portland from July 10-19, 2017. It was not the first time to fly to the USA through an opportunity from World Pulse, but it was my first…
Women often carry heavy burdens each day, this takes a negative toll on someone both emotionally and physically. This is to say that, mental wellness is key if we are to compete with men in the struggle to make ends meet.…
I want to say something to all the moms out there. Your job is probably the most important job in the world. Here’s why I say this: Between the 3rd trimester and around the second year, a child’s brain almost doubles in…
Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are based on the right and the ability of all individuals to decide over their own bodies, and to live healthy and productive lives. Addressing SRHR is the key element in…
I wishWriting Motherhoodhad been around when I was a new mom. Women deserve to own and record their words.Writing Motherhood—honest, practical and inspiring—helps us overcome our fears and unlock the thoughts and feelings we…
It may sound counter-intuitive at first, but my mother taught me what type of man NOT to have a relationship with. I can’t say that it didn’t take me four decades to fully understand what that was. But the minute I got It –…
I am the last of six children and five girls for my mom. the age difference between my and my sister who i come after is 2 years. I grew up in a typical extended family system (cousins, aunties who could pass for my big…
I was 11 when I received my first cycle and became a woman. Before this day arrived, I was a free girl, always happy, creative and full of dreams, who loved to paint, write stories, swim, ride horses, climb trees, pretend I…
I WAS ATTACKED the last three months a few times by men just because of my thinking and my ideas - I am urgent defender of womens rights and I act in my life more as a man rather than a woman. THIS BEHAVOUR probably get men…
Last year in the International Conference, Women Deliver held in San Francisco in USA, fifteen women were announced as World Pulse Ambassadors.Founder/CEO of the world's largest social network of women leaders,Jensine Larsen…
Hey, hello everyone. I want to share an experience with you all. Valentine's week is just over and throughout the week, I just saw that those who are in relationships are doing special things for their partners to feel them…