Social Experiences of Human Rights Activists
The last two weeks has been quite memorable social experience. I had some friendly calls with activists in Libya, then also connected with various SOAS alumni activists in the human rights field, who...
View ArticleResearch and Activism
Notable lessons I took from a PHD Research and Activism Seminar. This is particularly informative those involved in women’s rights programming activities. I hope we can move to designing programs where...
View ArticleHurt is part of love too
– Friendships My beautiful friend, Meghan Lazier, had connected me with Aspire Foundation (thank you!) and today London opened to me with an introduction to my very own Mentor! Anna and I met her and...
View Article“Fearlessness m…
“Fearlessness may be a gift but perhaps more precious is the courage acquired through endeavour, courage that comes from cultivating the habit of refusing to let fear dictate one’s actions, courage...
View ArticleTo the women in my life,…
To my mama who gave me my independence since I was 9 years old to decide the terms of my life and be a free bird in this world. Without these travels (inner and outer), all of this would not be....
View Article‘The value of gender analysis’ and ‘rebellious lawyering’
Some excerpts from two young women who are writers, activists, and advocates in their own right – and whose writings have opened my mind to a new world of literature, new spaces of self-reflection, and...
View ArticleLearning from others: Resources on sexual violence and rape
This year, as part of my Masters study in international law and women’s rights, my focus has been on developing strategies to prosecute rape and sexual violence in conflict and in peace-time. I thought...
View ArticleZabuli Girls School, Newsletter
1st DAY OF SCHOOL.1st DAY OF A NEW FUTURE. For the 6th year in a row, the Zabuli Education Center opened it’s doors to the girls of Deh’Subz, Afghanistan on Saturday, March 23. The Zabuli Education...
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