I believe in introspection, where one digs deep in their heart to search for who they really are and what their purpose is. This introspection isn’t just for personal gain, but to...
Leading Change
Changing the Narrative
My journey as a young leader and advocate began when I was about 10 years old. Even as a child, I had so much passion for activism. Together with my fellow young activists, I led many...
Reflect, Claim Our Space, and Power On!
For me, growing up was a series of realizations about the things that I ‘could not’ do, merely because I am a girl. And while my relative privilege allowed me to get an education, start...
The Character of Disability
Having been born with a physical disability in the late 70’s my future was already decided by the doctors, occupational therapists, the education department… to them it...
Stand Up, Close Your Eyes, and Breathe
As you read this blog, let my journey inspire you but remember that yours won’t be the same as mine because our dreams are different. “Moraa, I conceived you when I was in form three...
Feminist Activism through Writing
My story is I do my activism with my writing. Since I couldn’t find a book about global young women’s activism, other than regional studies, I traveled to hot spots for democracy...
bigyang pansin
Hello po. Akoy isang simpleng magaaral na nababahala na sa kung ano nang nangyayari sa ating bansa. napapanood ko po sa balita na nais ng ating mahal presidenta ba ipatupad ang charter...
Will Eve-Teasers ever Rule the World?
CAT-CALLING / WOLF-WHISTLING / EVE-TEASING FACED BY A TEACHER. I, Xavier Siby Moorkattil, a sincere student from Second Year(B-Section) of Academic Year 2017-2018, S.P.N. No. 1603179...
Orange the World – End the Violence against...
November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. One in three women and girls around the world has experienced physical or sexual violence in...
“There’s So Much Strength in Women”
VIDEO: Sabrina Speich shares her story of empowerment, of helping other women, and of her work as a midwife in Mexico.