When you own things, you have power; and when you don't, you have no voice. Economic bondage is demeaning, and by enabling women to make their own money, you give them back their dignity. … [Read more...] about Ask an activist: Why is economic independence important for indigenous women in Kenya?
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We Stand in Solidarity with Sri Lanka
We stand in solidarity with Sri Lankans in grief and shock after gruesome terror attacks killed over 300 people and wounded more than 500. The eight bombs in three cities tore walls out of hotels and erupted in churches celebrating Easter mass. The attacks targeted the Christian … [Read more...] about We Stand in Solidarity with Sri Lanka
Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book
The mind behind Nasra is Habso Mohamud, a 24-year-old former refugee from Somalia. Habso’s real life is very similar to Nasra’s fictional one, and she shares both stories with schoolchildren at readings across the United States. Habso is clear on the message she wants to … [Read more...] about Former Somali refugee inspires children with illustrated book
Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate
Over the course of the past decade, there has been "a paradigm shift" in understanding the devastating impact of sexual violence in conflict on international peace and security, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council during a high-level debate on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Protect women’s rights ‘before, during and after conflict’ UN chief tells high-level Security Council debate
Aissata Sall
Aissata is a multilingual professional who has devoted her career to young people, adolescent girls and women. She brings extensive experience in program/project management and her areas of technical expertise include adolescent girls programming, gender-based violence … [Read more...] about Aissata Sall