Grown up in a society where i had to give up my desires of marrying someone whom i love, and especially race and caste mattered even if they agreed. I’m just another brown girl to a...
Cultural Norms
Being Different
Staring in the mirror, wondering when or how I would fit in with the “norms” of modern society. Wondering why I am not as popular as everyone else or why no one would ever...
“You are not alone”
VIDEO: Elisa Balabram, a lecturer, business coach and author, was born in Brazil and now lives in the USA. In this video, Elisa highlights why it is important for women to share their...
We still lack female voice advocacy
Hello! I am a black woman in an African country! I am 28 years old.During my school years I have been A very supportive and non biased friend.I started teaching my class mates as early as I...
How Female Genital Mutilation defined my very life.
Trigger warning: Before reading this post, please be aware that it contains descriptions of female genital mutilation. When I turned 11, my grandmother mentioned that I would be getting my...
Dzinza Diaries – Generational Letters
Letter from My grandmother She said work hard, be smart and always remember what you look like is always more important than what you say. She said a woman has to be seen before she is...
These Lines are…. BOUNDARIES
“Something brand new for me in 2021 is to stay actively away from drama and keep enforcing my boundaries. Infused in this action is to stop feeling guilty for the boundaries I am learning...
I love the city
I was five years old when I first realized I was gay. Being the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, there were many things I wasn’t allowed to do and experience. I wasn’t able...
Deliver the entire life
My name is Natalia, I am 26 years old, I was trained as an Obstetrician in the provinces of Tucumán and Entre Ríos, Argentina. I consider myself a feminist, an activist for women’s...
Will the digital freedom restrictions have an impact...
From loss of jobs to loss of loved ones to loss of freedom, the COVID disruption has brought about a climate of uncertainty among all generations, especially women. Falling incomes, job...