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Radical Self-Care is a Necessity for Black Women

Tariro Mantsebo September 1, 2020

Growing up, I was taught that black women are strong. That we are the pillars of community. That we raise and protect villages, and that we must uphold our men. We’re expected to this faultlessly and without rest. In activism, black women have been at the forefront of championing change. We’ve lead protests and initiatives in our community such as the “Black Lives Matter” Movement founded by three queer, black women. As much as we’re seen as resilient, fierce and powerful, we aren’t afforded the opportunity to be vulnerable, gentle and tender to ourselves.

A red door of a blue house in Mexico City. Femicides increase in Mexico

Femicides Increase in Mexico: The Disappointing Policies of 2020

Diana Meneses August 28, 2020

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

Sierra Leone Photo: Girl-led innovation during COVID-19

How 3 Young Women Adapted Education During COVID-19 in Sierra Leone

Khayriyyah MuhammadSmith August 20, 2020

COVID-19 has required people across the globe to adapt to a new way of life in order to support our collective global health. So many interactions and situations where people gather together have either been put on pause or re-imagined. A group of young women in Sierra Leone found themselves and their peers out of school this spring. They didn’t have access to instruction or resources to continue their classroom studies due to school closures. But they didn’t let their learning stop there.

Validity and the White Ideal Photo by Houcine Ncib

Let’s Talk About Validation and the White Ideal

Sinead Boshoff July 23, 2020

Speak to anyone who has dealt with the experience of being ‘invisible’ in a particular setting, and I guarantee you that it was not pleasant. It takes great effort to work through messages they may have attached to their identity as a result of their existence being implicitly invalidated. This is an experience shared by many people of color facing invisibility because of the white ideal.

We are not going to come to a place of accepting and embracing each other and our differences by denying or invalidating the existence of the parts, features and characteristics that make up who we are as humanity.

Why The Anti-Sexual Assault Bill in Nigeria is Useless

Bashirat Oladele July 21, 2020

According to statistics, 717 sexual assault cases have been reported in Nigeria from the beginning of January until May 2020.

However, I truly believe these figures are just the tip of the iceberg. We are talking about a country whose population figure is unknown.

What Does It Mean To Be a Yemeni Woman?

Yemeni Feminist Movement July 15, 2020

How does it feel to be raised in the worst country in the world on gender equality?

Now, Yemen is entering its 5th year of war. The economy has collapsed. There’s a shift in gender roles, as women are seeking work to help support their families. One could ask if women’s empowerment is on the rise in Yemen.
Famine, the death toll, COVID -19, and other issues are taking the light away from the severe gender inequality in the country.

Young People in Kiribati combating the climate crisis

How Young People Tackle the Climate Crisis Threatening their Pacific Island

International Planned Parenthood Federation July 2, 2020

Kiribati is one of the least developed countries in the Pacific with few natural resources, limited governance, institutional capacity, and infrastructure. Humanitarian crises are prevalent here, and the occurrence of extreme weather events is likely to increase due to the climate crisis as the sea levels rise and regularly flood coastal homes.

Preparedness is key for the local communities. IPPF’s Member Association, the Kiribati Family Health Association (KFHA) has created a Humanitarian Youth Club. They meet regularly to plan rapid responses for their communities during a disaster.

#SayHerName: An Intersectional and International Perspective on #BlackLivesMatter

Chanté Moos June 8, 2020

In 2015, Sandra Bland died of asphyxiation in police custody. However, her death was ruled as suicide by police authorities. Most people did not believe this and took to the streets. This was how the #SayHerName movement started.

As we are all enraged at the violence displayed against Black men in America, let us not forget Black women and Black transgender women. As Malcolm X said in 1962, “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” This rings true today for Black women and Black transgender women all over the world.

How White People Can End Racism: 3 First Steps

Julia Wiklander June 5, 2020

White privilege is something I’ve had since I took my first breath. It has paved a road for me that has made my life easier than my black and brown sisters (and brothers) around the world. We’re ALL in this racist system. That’s why I’m

Have Women Benefited from Revolution? by Chante Moos for Girls' Globe

Do Women Benefit from Revolution?

Chanté Moos June 3, 2020

This is the question I’ve been asking myself while reading Thomas Sankara’s ‘Women’s Liberation and the African Struggle’. The book has made me think about the powerful images of Alaa Salah from Sudan. It’s also made me think about the women in South Africa –

How to Build Peace During a Pandemic

Women's Action for New Directions May 28, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to change the way our society and communities interact, we are left wondering what will happen to the momentum that the peacebuilding movement has cultivated. Will activists and advocates get pushed to the fringe? Or will they rise to the challenge and continue to build peace during a pandemic?

Activists across the globe use new and old techniques to help them achieve their goals—and we are taking note.

Here are six strategies and tactics that will bolster your activities to build peace during a pandemic.

Motherhood in Conflict: Grace’s Story

Esther Mulders May 22, 2020

Stories of motherhood and the female experience during war are often excluded and unexplored. This neglect shows in the little attention such stories get in the public discourse and in policy agendas. But without these stories, we miss the voices that are so important for

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