FGM/C in the Modern World
Anon Every year on February 6, the United Nations observes the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), to raise awareness of the dangers of the practice. Yet, while the United Nations may have zero tolerance for FGM/C, the same does not apply to many countries around the world. In 2021, an…
An Open Letter to Society from a 16-Year-old Girl.
Josephine Hale Dear Society, All morning I have been engulfed by the ripple of my own thoughts. Everything has manifested into another review, another body, another course. Yet, I am convinced that I will go mad if I do not write all of this down. I do not claim talent. We are young women and…
The Economy She Deserves and the Path Forward
Anon The majority of us have heard of a recession before — a significant, long-term decline in economic activity. But have you heard of a “she-cession?” During the Economy She Deserves summit, author and economist C. Nicole Mason explained that she coined the term to describe the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on women’s…
Feminist Perspectives: Thoughts from Movement Builders in Africa
Yunqing Han VOICE Amplified recently hosted a webinar named “Feminist Movement Building,” which featured activists Sally Mboumien Maforchi and Aisha Yesufu. The former serves as the Cameroonian director for COMAGEND, an organization promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights. The latter is a leader in the movement Bring Back Our Girls, which works for the…
Feminist Superhero Priya & Her Creator, Ram Devineni
Ram Devineni is the creator of the “Priya’s Shakti” comic book series featuring India’s first female superhero – Priya. He was named by UN Women a “gender equality champion” for his efforts. We interviewed him for the launch of his third edition, “Priya and the Lost Girls,” which he created with Dipti Mehta, Syd Fini…
Revolution! Not roses.
This feature was written by Ciara Regan and Gina Dorso from developmenteducation.ie, an online hub for teaching and learning about inequality and the injustices of the world today. March 8th. International Women’s Day. The international day for celebrating the achievements of women. The day for acknowledging those who paved the way before us and those who continue…
Dear World, I am Lebanon
By Natalie Haboush Khoury Dear World: I am Lebanon. I am writing to portray the truth. This is not a cry for help…..I have tried that too many times and it seems that with each request, I am devastated and let down even more. I don’t consider myself to have any true haters, only envious…
Saudi Arabia, what’s next?
Anon “Abaya or no abaya?” For decades, the answer for women in Saudi Arabia was always “abaya.” Are you going to the grocery store? Don’t forget your abaya! Do you want to grab a snack at Dairy Queen? Do you need to go to a dentist appointment? Do you want to go to the mall?…
Yalla Feminists! 