Before I became a mother 19 months ago, I knew that having a child would transform my life. My mother raised five children over three decades, often on her own, and by watching her I understood the sacrifices required to … Read More
LONDON — A British artist has created a series of cartoons paying tribute to the struggles and sacrifices of British Asian immigrants. Artist Kully Rehal created cartoons around “superhero aunties,” drawing inspiration from her own experience growing up in the … Read More
Beyoncé‘s visual album Lemonade is a complicated and beautiful creature that defies conventional labels. A fearless story about infidelity and the inner lives of black American women, Lemonade is so many things at once: a plea to a wayward lover; a painful … Read More
Dipa Karmakar has created history by becoming the first Indian female gymnast to qualify for the Olympics. The 22-year-old put up a strong performance in the final qualifier, scoring 52.698 points to secure a place in the Rio Olympics 2016. … Read More
Don’t give in to election fatigue just yet — the 2016 U.S. presidential election isn’t the only race that should be on your radar. Current United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s term as leader of the massive intergovernmental organization ends at the close … Read More
Uncertainty, struggle and stigma are just some of the threads that knit together the shared experiences of the homeless community. But for women who are homeless, there are several unique challenges only they know: What it’s like to have a … Read More
International Women’s Day has taken over Twitter with hashtags that celebrate female strength and empowerment. Amidst #IWD2016, #SheInspiresMe and marketing gambits like #StrengthHasNoGender, actress Emma Watson, a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, upped the ante with a custom #HeForShe emoji. SEE ALSO: … Read More
LONDON — For International Women’s Day this year, Google has looked to the future — rather than the past — for inspiration Women and girls from around the world were asked to share their future aspirations for Tuesday’s Google Doodle. … Read More
In the last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has been campaigning for its Digital India initiative to connect the majority of Indians who do not have access to the Internet. However rather than viewing techonology as empowering, several … Read More
This Valentine’s Day, let’s answer the only inquiry that really matters: What’s your true love? It’s a question children’s rights organization Plan International recently asked young girls around the globe to help reframe the conversation around Valentine’s Day. The girls … Read More