The global refugee crisis is at an all-time high, with over 100 million people forcibly displaced due to conflicts in places like Ukraine, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Myanmar and now in Gaza. This number is expected to grow. Understanding the challenges that refugees face is more important than ever. They deal with everything from being forced to … Read more
“The Last Girl” is a compelling and heart-wrenching memoir by Nadia Murad, detailing her traumatic experiences under ISIS captivity. At 21 years old, Nadia was living in Kocho, a small Yazidi town in Iraq, and was close to finishing high school when her community came under brutal attack by ISIS. The extremist group’s main objective … Read more
Mary Beard’s “Women & Power: A Manifesto” is an intriguing and potent work that captivated me from the beginning with its sharp insights into the cultural and historical dynamics of women’s voices, power, and their roles in the public sphere. Despite its brevity, this book carries a profound message and challenges the reader to look … Read more
I recently read “A Woman Is No Man” by Etaf Rum and found it incredibly impactful. The novel explores the lives of Arab-American women dealing with strict family traditions in the United States. It focuses on Deya and her mother Isra, who struggle with cultural expectations and their roles within their family in Brooklyn. What … Read more
Movies have a way of shining a light on important societal issues, and one such issue is violence against women. Through film, we get a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by women, including domestic abuse, manipulation, and societal pressures. These movies offer a raw look at domestic abuse and the struggles women face, while … Read more
By the summer of 1920, when the final vote on the 19th Amendment took place in Nashville, Tennessee, 72 years had elapsed since the first women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls, New York. By then, over 20 countries and 15 U.S. states, mostly in the West, had already recognized women’s right to vote. American suffragists … Read more
The contributions of BIPOC women to society have been monumental, often reshaping industries, cultures, and historical trajectories with their resilience and vision. These 5 ladies all faced challenges because of how they looked or where they came from. But instead of letting that hold them back, they broke barriers and blazed trails in their fields. We’re … Read more
Every year on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women begins 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV). GBV occurs worldwide and violates human rights; thus, we must urgently end it. The risk of GBV escalates during crises like conflicts or natural disasters, increasing the urgency to prevent and … Read more
In a society where Black women’s voices are frequently overlooked, books emerge as a strong means of opposition and insight. Works on feminism and empowerment enhance discussions about gender equality and offer a deep understanding of how race, gender, and class intersect. In this blog post, I’ll highlight 5 important books by Black women who … Read more
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue worldwide, affecting countless lives and undermining social, economic, and legal progress. As a corporate attorney and mother, I am deeply committed to advocating for gender equality and the eradication of violence against women and marginalized communities. Addressing GBV requires pragmatic and strategic actions. Below are three targeted approaches … Read more