Over the past weekend, Social Media was buzzing with the hashtag #JusticeForOchanya . Nigerians all over the world teamed up as one to demand justice for 13 years old Ochanya who died from injuries sustained over a long…
My colleagues have written this wonderful blog post, that I would like to share with you. A young Eritrean girl hides behind her mother’s skirt and watches intensely as we show her household how to use the Supertowel. We…
Wooooooi, wooooooi you are kiliing me uuuuuuwi somebody help me I heard a cry from my sister's house when I reached there I saw a girl on the floor still shouting and crying. I asked what was going on but all of them kept…
She was just a child herself. She was however, expected to wake up daily by 5am, to help her wards... the children of her caregivers... get ready for school. When they leave home, she dare not go back to sleep because, that…
Brendah Awuor amonge is my name, a 25years old woman, tall dark and determined woman, I reside in nyalenda slums kisumu, kenya. I was born and raised here, imagine a home full of crime, violence and less justice. Can we…
She had been married for fifteen years Her memories included six miscarriages scars to show the beatings on her skin A gaze to tell she had had enough She had finally had 2 babies The first had been 8 The second just turned…
I was wondering the moment I opened my eyes and in search for something. I set my blurry eyes across the window pane where the vivid reflection of the sky was coming through. It was mid – afternoon. I was about to close my…
I tell you my story because domestic violence is a huge problem around the world. It is a taboo topic in my country. It happens in public and no one step up to help. I met him and fell in love. The first month was perfect.…
My name is Ayodele Rebecca Olatunji. I am a Social Entrepreneur, Deaf Advocate and a Sign Language Tutor/ Interpreter. My life goal has been about making positive impact, and creating a better inclusive society for every…
"My breasts developed when I was barely 10 years old. I was the only one among my mates with breasts.My mom could not afford a bra for me,so I went around with my breasts dancing from left to right when I walked,ran or…
My heart pounded in excitement. As the guys quizzed me in the gym, curious to know why l was suddenly looking happier and appearing more content than ever in my life.
We all stand against gender inequality and are, individually and collectively, working to end it. We have made it a mission of our life in the hope that soon, women would be respected and acknowledged for the quest for Equal…
Riiiingggg riinnggg !!!. It was the day before we broke off for the Christmas holiday, and I was winding up and almost ready to leave the office when a phone call came from 400 kilometers away.
I was warned before the interview that what I see is what I will get. When I meet Jay Abang she is wearing a red T-shirt, loose black jeans and casual shoes.
World Pulse means everything to me. This is because freedom from violence and suppression of women and girls across this planet means everything to me. For years I have been working in my country to stop the violence, only…
It is International Women’s Day once again and women are gathering. In meetings in the streets, in small groups and large. Quietly listening to stories. Loudly shouting in the open air that big change is needed. We orange…
For world peace to happen, the voices of women must be heard. I know this because I listen to women. I know this because I am a woman and feel it in my bones. When women have spoken, we have been silenced. When women have…
World Pulse has given me a flare of both personal and societal impact. Personally World pulse has given a space whereby I can do the things that I want to do with full confidence. It has connected me to a beautifully woven…
When she closes that door, and walks in that cell of a house, she turns into a drowning girl in the middle of an ocean. She removes her clothes and walks to her mirror ,the only friend who knows her little secret. She wipes…
I was homeless at the time, cleaning a brothel, cooking and washing for commercial sex workers. I wasn’t dressed in way that’s supposed to “attract” any man. The girls I worked for wore better clothes. I wore the same jean…
This is my humble contribution to the 16 Days of Activities Against Gender-Based Violence. My family and I were in the middle of moving to a new home during that time. I have already pre-recorded this video but due to the…
I celebrate my friendship with Abimbola Jubrila, she is one of my few support system. She's an encourager, a giver. lover of life. I think she belongs to a place like here #worldpulse Below is the post she shared about me on…
