May 10, 2012 | Aunohita Mojumdar
Emotional trauma is perhaps the single largest unreported fallout of Afghanistan’s brutal wars. This interactive theatre project aims to help the survivors cope with violence, even when facing social restrictions.
May 2, 2012 | Soumaïla T Diarra
A new ‘Family Code’ law, passed earlier this year in Mali, has dashed hopes of increasing women’s rights in the strongly patriarchal West African country
Apr 25, 2012 | Salam ongbi Patamo
Salam ongbi Patamo has always had a passion for running, but never expected to win three gold medals. She tells us about how the National Masters Athletic Championships changed her life.
Mar 30, 2012 | Maimoona Shahzadi
Maimoona discusses how the recent Annual Day celebrations in Pakistan have brought together local families and their children.
Mar 29, 2012 | Mary Madiga
Mary Madiga blogs about how she became involved in politics and her dedication to democracy.
Mar 14, 2012 | Takhelchangbam Ambravati
Ambra’s support group is helping a young girl who became the victim of ‘mob justice’ after a Manipur policeman’s suicide put her in the firing line.
Mar 8, 2012 | Clodagh Miskelly
Disadvantaged women and girls need to be involved in information technology from the design stage, says Clodagh Miskelly, who calls on ICT developers to make this happen.
Mar 8, 2012 | Anna Majavu
As part of the Breaking Barriers series, we spoke to Wendy Pekeur, trade unionist in South Africa.
Mar 8, 2012 | Aunohita Mojumdar
As part of the Breaking Barriers series, we spoke to Habiba Sarobi: Afghanistan’s first and only woman governor.
Mar 8, 2012 | Machrine Birungi
As part of the Breaking Barriers series, we spoke to Rebecca Namayanja, who is taking on the traditionally male-dominated job of being a fisherwoman in Uganda.