I had an opportunity to attend the 19th session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), an independent body of experts, which monitors the rights of people living with disabilities on behalf of the UN. This session was particularly interesting for me, as it was focused […]
For centuries we didn’t have a voice, We didn’t have a choice. For years we silenced ourselves with this so called idea of a “Lady” Quiet. Polite. Obedient. But today we can rejoice, For we do have the choice. We are no longer this so called “Lady” We are […]
Take a few moments to think of a woman, young woman or girl in your life who inspires you. Got that person in mind? Would you like to send them a special thank you message? We can help make it happen! Kicking off this Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and […]
I am Mary Fatiya from the YWCA of South Sudan. As part of a project supported by Y-Global, I had the opportunity to participate in activities during Geneva Peace Week and speak on a panel during a side event organised by World YWCA about the role of youth in preventing […]
My name is Winifred and I am from Nigeria. I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the short-term intern at the World YWCA in Geneva. I have been privileged to witness this year’s Geneva Peace Week as I completed my two week internship. Wow!!! It has been a really […]
I am a 21 year old feminist from Zimbabwe. Being a student at the University of Cape Town has opened my mind to different issues that are rarely discussed in public. I am interested in understanding Feminism from different perspectives, hence, I have been researching on Disability and Feminism. Just […]
If someone asked me before the training whether I wanted to deal with the topic of sexual and reproductive health, I would have hesitated to respond, and would have said in frustration: NO. That’s because it was a bit embarrassing and unnecessary, as we got information on the subject through […]
I have been a feminist all my life. I wasn’t aware of it until I was reaching my twenties and when I started to become more passionate and active about the topic. Daniela Zelaya I started with these wonderful words of my colleague, sister and friend, the talented Dani Z, as […]
Feminist. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that word? Man-hating? Hairy? Unhygienic? Angry? Although one out of a bunch of feminists could be any of the aforementioned descriptors, it has nothing to do with the fact that they want to be treated equally as […]
A coffee in my hand from the cafeteria of the press club at the United Nations was my morning routine for 3 weeks during the 35thsession ofthe Human Rights Council (HRC). I enjoyed accessing the United Nations Office from the side where flags of member states are displayed and I […]
