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We Need to Talk About Everyday Colorism in the Caribbean — September 9, 2020
We Need to Talk About Everyday Colorism in the Caribbean
by Elizabeth Futrell and Kizanne James for #EverydayColorism

We amplify the voices of activists, advocates and experts on gender equality, human rights and social justice.

Breast Ironing: A Harmful Practice That Spans Generations — September 5, 2020
Breast Ironing: A Harmful Practice That Spans Generations
by Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya for Swedish Organization for Global Health

Radical Self-Care is a Necessity for Black Women — September 1, 2020
Radical Self-Care is a Necessity for Black Women
by Tariro Mantsebo

5 Issues South African Women are Facing this Women’s Month & Beyond — August 31, 2020
5 Issues South African Women are Facing this Women’s Month & Beyond
by Chanté Moos

I'm sure it has been a difficult year for everyone. This pandemic has re-emphasized what an unequal society we live…

Femicides Increase in Mexico: The Disappointing Policies of 2020 — August 28, 2020
Femicides Increase in Mexico: The Disappointing Policies of 2020
by Diana Meneses

Mexico began its 'quarantine' in March. Not only has the curve not flattened, but femicides increase in Mexico during this…

Why Men in Hip Hop Need to Do Better — August 21, 2020
Why Men in Hip Hop Need to Do Better
by Chanté Moos

Despite some empowering stories, misogyny and sexism are still dominating hip hop. This year in particular men proved how misogynistic,…

Education

August 20, 2020
How 3 Young Women Adapted Education During COVID-19 in Sierra Leone
by Khayriyyah MuhammadSmith
COVID-19 has required people across the globe to adapt to a new way of life in order to support our…
Gender Based Violence

August 18, 2020
Sexual Violence During COVID-19: Insights from an Addis Ababa Healthcare Professional
by Amref Health Africa UK
“My name is Hiwot. I’m a clinical pharmacist working at Ghandi Memorial Hospital as a drug information focal person. This…
Anti-Racism

July 30, 2020
Implicit Bias in Healthcare: Unconscious Barriers to Equity
by Dr. Preeti Shakya
Although the medical profession strives for equal treatment of all patients, disparities in healthcare persist. Though we might not like…
Health

July 30, 2020
The Community Health Drive: A COVID-19 Innovation
by Girl Up Initiative Uganda
Local, grassroots organizations have the pleasure of working on-the-ground and communicating directly with those they serve. They ensure that vulnerable…