Writing for good; freelance writer for women's causes, always hunting for cause-related news, views and 'how-to's to share with you! Blogger @WeMakeChangeNow
@alexrobertross@alexrobertross, I'll be sure to send you a pitch a day for the next 30 days. It'll be good for me, a challenge! Hope all good, talk soon!
#DignifiedResponse is just one of the initiatives women are engaging in to combat the adverse effects of COVID-19 on women and girls: Schools closed, income reduced = more risk of #FGM and more #childmarriage, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
#DignifiedResponse is a #FeministResponse which intends to ensure the response and recovery to #COVID19 crisis upholds and preserves the dignity of everyone, especially women in all their diversities.
'Into The Fire' The courage and resilience of Yazidi women mine-hunters is honoured in this short film by National Geographic and the Nobel Peace Prize. https://t.co/E24bEN6Ymm
'Into The Fire' The courage and resilience of Yazidi women mine-hunters is honoured in this short film by National Geographic and the Nobel Peace Prize. https://t.co/E24bEN6Ymm
Oh dear. This is such an important survey. But this headline is so terrible. They're not 'rape-like' assaults; they are rape.
One in three female students subjected to 'rape-like' assaults https://t.co/aHuJqlUNZV
The panel on #SheInspiresMeLIVE is talking about the importance of feeling uncomfortable (out of your comfort zone) because only then can you convey the discomfort of a situation to others. Definitely relate to this, @womenforwomenUK !
You must watch this conversation with our Country Director in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Audry Shemtsi! #SheInspiresMeLIVE
She is such an inspiration!
https://t.co/eULHJJYRvd
Young and yet so wise, Mira offered us clear, practical tips for going ahead in the direction of your dreams, it's all here on #SheInspiresMeLIVE@womenforwomenUK
Really interesting to hear from Shan Sherwan Husseinn about the importance of economic empowerment of women, the Iraq @WomenforWomen programme and how Covid-19 has effected women in Iraq. #SheInspiresMeLIVE
So much to hear and follow up today on the fantastic #SheInspiresMeLIVE, interviews with founders and supporters of @womenforwomenUK. And plenty more to come this afternoon!
Just listened to @ZainabSalbi and @ShivonneGraham opening #SheInspiresMeLIVE with a powerful yet as always human-scale call to action. Some great workshops and talks lined up for this all day event...
Are you ready for change but don't know where to start?
Join us at #SheInspiresMeLIVE online festival this Saturday 20 June- a full day dedicated to change, activism and women!
Tickets are still on sale: https://t.co/r2zPl0KoUE.