Words matter: Sunil Jaglan is on a mission to stop sexist swearing in India
In India, as in many other places, several profanities are inherently sexist and target or shame women. Even though each region’s swear words may sound distinct from each other, one thing remains the same—they are misogynistic in nature. The common use of these words makes it clear that most Read More...
Bread and Roses uses floristry to empower refugee women in London
Rebuilding a life in a foreign country as a refugee is not an easy task. This is especially true for women, who often face more barriers than men as they are less likely to have had formal work experience and are not able to consistently attend language classes because of child-rearing obligations Read More...
Elderly Kenyan women learn to defend themselves with taekwondo
According to Kenyan authorities, crimes such as rape and sexual abuse have increased during the pandemic. This is likely spurred on by the lack of job opportunities or security amplified by the Covid-19 health crisis. This entices many young men to join gangs. Kenya’s Ministry of Health has Read More...
The Renaming Revolution glossary empowers mothers with language
There is no driving force on Earth more powerful than a mother—none of us would be here without our mothers having carried and birthed us, a beautiful and physically, mentally, and emotionally taxing process. Yet the language associated with pregnancy and labor is often hurtful or critical to the Read More...
"Catch-up" centers overcome cultural barriers to educate women
Janet Ekura is an education facilitator at a “catch-up” center in the village of Atan in Isiolo County, Kenya. The catch-up centers are part of an Education for Life initiative designed to empower underprivileged children, and especially girls, in the region. Underaged girls are often Read More...