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World Pulse
World Pulse is a social networking platform connecting women worldwide for change.
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My Grandmother Fought for Education for Girls in Cameroon
The ripple effect of her actions is felt today
By Leila Kigha, Cameroon / World Pulse
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Folk Stories Inspired Me to Become a Women's Rights Activist
And become a real-life hero
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December 5, 2016
I Fell in Love Across Afghanistan's Battle Lines
"We are demonstrating how love can cure old wounds"
By Serendipity, Afghanistan / World Pulse
December 2, 2016
What America Can Learn From Nigeria's History of Resistance
"This is a call to kindness"
By Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale, Nigeria / World Pulse
December 1, 2016
Women Are the Backbone of the Standing Rock Movement
'Women are the protectors of the water and of all life'
By Shannon Kring, U.S. / World Pulse
November 29, 2016
Female Circumcision Must Be Replaced With More Empowering Practices
'I don’t believe that our strength as women comes from enduring pain in silence'
By Mariama Kandeh / World Pulse, Sierra Leone
November 16, 2016
Why I Became an LGBTI Activist in a Country Where Homosexuality Is Illegal
'It is very easy to pass judgment on things we do not try to understand'
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November 15, 2016
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"As I press forward, I tell myself that there is no time to be despondent"
By Shaista Langari / World Pulse, Afghanistan
November 7, 2016
Why I'm Fighting to End Female Genital Mutilation
I escaped it. Others weren't as lucky
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November 4, 2016
Why We Must Talk to Girls in Cameroon About Contraceptives
Sex education shouldn't be a taboo subject
By Sally Maforchi Ndeh / World Pulse / Cameroon
October 27, 2016
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"Let education be your priority, because the rest shall follow"
By Rosemary Ntoipo / World Pulse / Tanzania
October 26, 2016
How Colombia's Failed Peace Deal Helped Change My Understanding of War
"The white dove is injured. We are all injured, and we are suffering"
By Martha Llano / World Pulse / Colombia
October 14, 2016
How I Overcame Obstacles to Education as a Young Girl in Nigeria
'The true costs of getting an education go beyond school fees'
By Jane Kalu Okereke / World Pulse / Nigeria
October 12, 2016
How to Reduce Violence Against Women in Trinidad and Tobago
"As an entire society, we need to do a better job of supporting victims"
By Sherna Alexander Benjamin / World Pulse / Trinidad and Tobago
October 6, 2016
What I Learned When I Went Back to School After Having a Baby in Cameroon
'I want a world where girls will go to school and become great leaders'
By Nakinti Nofuru / World Pulse / Cameroon
October 5, 2016
A Widow's Rights Shouldn't Die With Her Husband
In Cameroon, a widow could be prevented from inheriting property
By Elvire Kenmegne / World Pulse
September 30, 2016
How I Taught My Family That Daughters Are as Valuable as Sons
'We are super girls'
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September 29, 2016
How Fighting HIV Stigmas Can Save Lives
'It is important for those who are diagnosed to speak out'
By Dando Mweetwa / World Pulse / Zambia
September 28, 2016
Leaving an Abusive Relationship Gave Me a Second Chance at Life
'I am speaking out today for others'
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September 26, 2016
My Dad Defied Custom in Kenya to Give Me an Education
'Now I am showing the world what a girl can do for her community once she gets an opportunity to excel'
By Christine Sabdio Roba / World Pulse
September 15, 2016
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To protest cases of violence against women that didn’t get justice
By Enmita Marin / World Pulse
September 14, 2016
What It's Like to Be a Refugee in Your Own Country
'Everyone feared for their lives. Hatred was the order of the day'
By Maureen Bii / World Pulse
August 31, 2016
How My Mother Unknowingly Raised a Feminist
"She told me I needed money— not housework skills—to live life"
By Edinah Masanga / World Pulse
August 26, 2016
What Persecution in Pakistan Taught Me About Love
'We have to let love and care and understanding win'
By Rifat Arif / World Pulse / Pakistan
August 24, 2016
How a Hashtag Is Fighting a Climate of Fear in Zimbabwe
The power behind #ThisFlag
By Sympathy Sibanda-Mazuruse / World Pulse
August 22, 2016
Why I Risked an Honor Killing to Reject an Arranged Marriage
Saying no to arranged marriage helped me say yes to life
By Upasana Chauhan / World Pulse / India
August 17, 2016
The Opposite of Violence Is Not Peace
It's childhood and its universal acceptance
By Manmeet Kaur / World Pulse / India
August 15, 2016
What My Miscarriage Taught Me About Health Care for Women
'It's time to prioritize the health needs of expectant women'
By Emily Miki / World Pulse / Cameroon
August 8, 2016
The Internet Restored My Voice When Doctors Couldn’t
"Who am I?" That simple question has plagued me for years. At 15, I knew who I was—I was the queen of my school during our annual sports competition. I was an intelligent, popular, fun-loving...
By Vweta Chadwick/World Pulse
August 4, 2016
Why Telling Difficult Stories Is So Important
'To empathize, we must know. To know, we must talk'
By Kirthi Jayakumar / World Pulse
August 3, 2016
I Was Ostracized for Having Twins in Kenya
Tragedy and superstition nearly tore my life apart
By Immaculate Amoit / World Pulse
July 6, 2016
Don’t Make Me Choose Between My Profession and My Son
For Enmita Marin the reality of being both a doctor and a mother in Peru is far from what she dreamed as a girl
By Enmita Marin / World Pulse
June 30, 2016
Why We Need to Talk About Sickle Cell Disease
2% or more people have the condition
By Arrey Echi / World Pulse
June 23, 2016
Congolese Women Should Be Able to Own the Land They Work on
'Our customs must evolve and recognize the contributions of women'
By Afy Malungu / World Pulse
June 22, 2016
Why I Was Afraid to Vote in Nigeria
Due to exclusions to those with disabilities
By Emmanuella Akinola / World Pulse
June 16, 2016
How One Woman Fought for Human Rights in the Philippines
She's speaking out in defense of her land and culture
By Chris Sibugon / World Pulse
June 15, 2016
No Girl Should Be Ashamed of Her Period
Helping girls embrace menstruation without shame and fear
By Marie-Claire Kuja / World Pulse
June 7, 2016
What Living Through War Taught Me About Love
"The first victim of war is love"
By Mariama Kandeh / World Pulse
June 6, 2016
What Happened When I Tried to Dress to Avoid Catcalls
"Until we realize that patriarchy causes harm, a culture of fear will continue"
By Kirthi Jayakumar / World Pulse
June 3, 2016
Don't Let Periods Stop Girls From Receiving an Education
'In my Kenyan community, speaking about menstruation is taboo'
By Gladys Muthara / World Pulse
May 18, 2016
What Happened When I Spoke Out Against Female Genital Mutilation
'In my country, raising your voice against circumcision is a grave sin'
By Mariama Kandeh / World Pulse
April 28, 2016
Climate Justice in Tanzania Starts With Empowering Women
'I am working on training women in my community to be environmentally conscious'
By Rosemary Ntoipo / World Pulse
April 27, 2016
How Nepali Women Are Doing a Year After the Earthquake
'I am amazed by the level of inner strength of the common Nepali people, especially the women'
By Stella Paul / World Pulse
April 26, 2016
Women in Nigeria Should Not Have to Risk Their Health To Feed Others
There is an urgent need for increased access to clean, safe, and affordable cooking options
By Olanike Olugboji / World Pulse
April 26, 2016
How My Struggles as a Teen Mom in Africa Inspired Me
I now teach other women about self-esteem and empowerment
By Marie-Claire Kuja / World Pulse
April 6, 2016
Think the U.S. Voting Age Is Too High? It’s Worse in Cameroon
'In my country, you can get married at age 15, go to war at age 18. But you cannot vote until age 20'
By Emilia Epeti Miki / World Pulse
March 28, 2016
How My Father and I Fought for Gender Equality Together
In my culture in Uganda, girls are seen as 'debts.' My dad wanted to change that
By Agnes Igoye / World Pulse
March 4, 2016
How I Overcame My Country's Cultural Bias Toward Women
Tibet must embrace education and change attitudes
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March 3, 2016
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