Posts Tagged with ‘Contributors’
Patricia, independent
Women who want access to contraception but are denied that right suffer illness, loss of quality of life, and even death. Let's ensure that all women have that right.
I first met Zhazia while worki...
Katrin, MobileActive.org
M-services have the potential to change the way developing economies deliver essential social and economic services and attain sustainable growth, but it will take a combined and concerted effort to r...
Claire, Ashoka
How can we use cell phones for social change? With Ushahidi, we can help regnant and laboring women around the world.
As mobile and web technologies become increasingly accessible to those living i...
Prabhas, MobileActive.org
Citizen media, or media created by non-journalists, is having a huge impact today. Mobile phones are making the spread of information even easier.
Mobile phones have already played a significant ro...
Martin, New Media Strategy MV
What's the best way to make sure people in the developing world are connected to today's technology? Cell phones, not computers, are the answer.
The reach of the mobile phone by far outnumbers any...
Bhumika, Freelancer
It's been fifty years since the Pill was introduced in America. How far have we come since then--and how far do we still have to go?
This year the revolutionary birth control pill will achieve a mi...
Ann-Ryan, MobileActive.org
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Many think that mobile phones are an easy way to bring technology to developing countries. But are women being left out of the equation?
Mobile phones have ...
Marion, University of Cape Town
The limitations of mobile access mean that it is still an urgent priority to improve computer access in schools and libraries, particularly in rural areas, and to make broadband internet access more a...
R. Craig, George Washington Uni.
Is mobile internet access in the developing world a viable option? It's time to explore new avenues of technology.
I have been leery of getting behind web-based applications for social marketing in ...
Joshua, UNICEF Innovations
I believe we have yet to find a good answer to the question: what does open data means for the long-term social and economic development of poor and marginalized communities?
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John, Global Voices
“I want all other children born in Liberia- and the world- to lead full lives free of pain and filled with the blossoms of love, like mine,” writes Mahmud Johnson at the blog for the youth-oriente...
serge, www.juniorartclub.org
As a young artist, I feel strongly about sharing a recent experience with others. I'm concerned with the water crisis in my country, Ghana.
''this idea that there should be no religious and no poli...
Mary, Co-Founder, All Our Lives
EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS BLOG-POST GOT THE MOST VOTES AND IS THEREFORE THE WINNING BLOG-POST!
How do we best ensure modern contraceptive access for over 200 million women worldwide — the one in six wo...
Ben, O
Using mobile banks in developing nations is an efficient way to reach those without bank accounts. Above all, the most user friendly mobile banks are the most successful.
Recent initiatives designe...
Ssozi, Women of Uganda
The mobile phone has proved to be a very handy tool due to its flexibility in functionality and yet doesn’t require special skills to operate.
Talking about social media and ICT. Today I am helpi...
Howard, UNFPA
Though it's important to reduce maternal mortality worldwide, let's not forget to address the needs of mothers in the U.S.
The Lancet recently released news that the global maternal mortality has d...
Senator Bill, Save the Children
On Mother's Day, Americans recognize the amazing women whose dedication has shaped our families and lives. But let's not forget to honor mothers worldwide.
They nurture the future by giving child...
Ida, UNFPA
We, at Conversations for a Better World, are happy to announce the competition "Let's talk about the Pill". This is a call for your best and brightest ideas.
5... 4...3... 2.... 1.... Ladies and...
Katja, UNFPA
Imagine a world without the Pill. It is difficult, but this is the reality for millions of women worldwide who lack access to reliable forms of contraception.
Sometimes, I wonder where I and othe...
Carine
Though life in the refugee camps in Haiti still remains just as hard, some improvements are being made.
Three months after the violent earthquake of January 12, 2010, the situation of the familie...
Shulamith, PDHRE
Fighting for basic human rights is the key to solving all of humanity's problems. It's a hard struggle, but one that affects us all.
Our future is beyond our vision but not beyond our control - Se...
Diana, ARCHIVE Institute
Because malaria is responsible for so many deaths in the developing world, its prevention is important. A new study shows that housing and architecture can reduce the impact of malaria.
25th April ...
Carine
Little has changed for those living in the refugee camps in post-earthquake Haiti.
Place Pigeon, a camp situated at a strategic point on the Champ de Mars, near the presidential palace of the Minis...
Carine
Life in the refugee camps in post-earthquake Haiti is unspeakably hard, with little being done to meet the needs of the refugees.
On the Place Pigeon, the need for food is the primary goal of every...
Carine
In the weeks and months after the earthquake in Haiti, the lives of those living in the refugee camps are hard and painful.
After the earthquake on January 12, 2010, which had a 7.3 rating on the R...
Mary, Co-Founder, All Our Lives
Though many politicians in the U.S. believe that maternal healthcare is unnecessary, maternal healthcare should be universal and guaranteed for every woman.
Last year, the US debate over health ref...
Zoneziwoh, zoneziwohshow
African women face many constraints and discrimination which affect them economically. Though women with economic power tend to make positive choices for their families and communities, too often they...
Don
This blog post is a response to the post "Invest in women -- it pays!"
If women we given equal status in all societies in the world, we would have not only a better life for women, but a drastic lo...
Nanna, IGLYO
Participants in Amsterdam perform a flash mob to raise awareness of homophobia and transphobia.
Watch the participants from the international IGLYO conference in Amsterdam, This is Who We Are perfo...
Bhumika, Freelancer
Women and young girls face harassment while using public transportation in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is common and tolerated, and there is no law to punish the culprits.
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sharmin, BRAC
A response to the blog-post "HIV thrives on poverty." Overwhelmingly, it is women who are victimized by HIV/AIDS.
Poor women who have no decision making power their partners, specially their husban...
Melanie, Women in Cities Intl
Violence against women occurs both at home (within the family) and in the public sphere (rape, robbery, etc.). To best help women, we need to stop treating public and private violence as separate issu...
Laura, Sacando la Lengua
Many survivors of the conflict in Colombia have fled to Venezuela to take refuge where they face problems like unemployment and poverty. However, a workshop has given some refugee children the opportu...
Claire, Ashoka
A new technological platform called Ushahidi could be used to help women in labor experiencing complications all over the world.
As mobile and web technologies become increasingly accessible to tho...
Anusha, United Nations
Though many believe violence against women to primarily be a problem in other parts of the world, the situation for many women in the U.S. is still problematic.
The Washington Post’s recent artic...
Juliana, Global Voices Online
Different Colombian organizations share their points of view on the violence and armed conflict through videos, including those chronicling family members protesting the deaths of young men lured by t...
Marc, Global Voices
A month after the earthquake in Haiti, problems have emerged involving the treatment of children who are orphaned or separated from their families.
A month after a seven-point earthquake destroye...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
Though the major conflict has ceased in Darfur, in western Sudan, the continuing instability and ongoing attacks have been particularly harmful for region's young people. But youth both within and out...
Alice, Global Voices, Poto Mitan
Régine Zamor, a Haitian-American, has gone to Haiti to volunteer her services, despite being unaffiliated with any major NGO. In a video interview, she talks about distributing food that she herself ...
Nalga, UNFPA
Fleeing from war-torn Sudan to Chad, many young women are susceptible to sexual abuse. One young woman speaks out about her experiences with being stigmatized by her rape.
Many refugees from Darfur...
John, Global Voices
The oppressive regime running Burma has both forced many Burmese into displaced person camps in Thailand. Young Burmese people are particularly vulnerable, especially due to issues such as sexual heal...
Sarah, UNIFEM
Indonesia has made great strides against gender based violence, by setting up crisis centers for women and working with men and boys.
Violence against women has been recognized as a serious issue i...
Fabienne, Global Voices
The aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has been devastating, particularly for its young people. Many young people have blogged about their experiences dealing with this crisis.
Although the cover...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
Though the situation in Haiti is still critical, young people both in Haiti and outside are responding to the crisis by documenting the aftermath of the earthquake, blogging about it, and raising mone...
Juliana, Global Voices Online
The years of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken their toll on the country. But young people are writing music and making videos to both express their frustration as well as to rai...
Claire, Ashoka
Though many mistakenly believe maternal health to only be an issue pertaining to women, it's an issue that society as a whole needs to address.
When we talk about maternal health, it’s easy to ca...
John, Global Voices
Though Liberia is beginning to stabilize from years of conflict, the effects of civil war have taken a great toll, particularly on its young people. However, the situation is improving due to many pro...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
The war in Afghanistan has affected young people in a variety of ways. However, young people have found many ways to express themselves despite their circumstances.
Last year was the deadliest on...
John, Global Voices
Though young people in India are more educated and empowered than in the past, there is still a lack of information related to sexual and reproductive health. More and more people are using technology...
IPS News, IPS
By Miren Gutierrez and Oriana Boselli
Robert Dijksterhuis, Jac SM Kee, Monia Azzalini,Paula Fray, Thenjiwe Mtintso and Laila Al-Shaik.
Credit:Miren Gutierrez/IPS
Violence aga...
Asteris, digitalrights.gr
Evidence of egregious police violence against a migrant woman in Greece has influenced a politician to punish the guilty officers.
Greece has been embroiled in a row over abusive migrant detention...
Mahnaz, UNFPA
These excerpts of young people discussing their experiences in conflict zones show how they face the loss of their homes and the disruption of their education.
Will You Listen, the companion to a U...
Mahnaz, UNFPA
Violence and sexual exploitation are two of the biggest issues that these young people discuss as they relate their experiences with living with armed conflict.
Will You Listen, the companion to ...
John, Global Voices
Drought in rural Kenya has resulted in a lack of food and water, but has also caused violence, uprooted communities, and disrupted the education and lives of young people.
A prolonged drought has c...
Shambhu, CSDS (www.csds.in)
A report on Gender Violence in India breaks down the prevalence of violence and the types of violence that women are being subjected to.
A moving report titled Gender Violence in India by Prajnya s...
Firuzeh Shokooh, Global Voices
Although violence against women is a serious problem in Puerto Rico, feminist bloggers have been speaking out against this issue that affects women everywhere.
They are more than numbers. They are ...
Radha, UNFPA
Most conversation starters this week agreed that it is culture that keeps female genital mutilation a part of tradition. There are various ideas on how the international community can eradicate FGM/...
Marietta
Despite the alarming frequency of domestic violence in Hungary, existing laws don't do enough to protect women.
"At least one woman a week dies in Hungary as a result of domestic violence," said Kr...
Juhie, Global Voices Online
Due to thousands of rapes within the Democratic Republic of Congo women suffering from the health complications are now left hoping to be treated for traumatic fistula, an injury women can experience ...
Micah
The Democratic Republic of Congo still tolerates violent sexual assault. Despite recent free and fair elections, the war continues to use rape as a weapon of war.
Goma, North Kivu, DRC – Coming f...
Fortune, Environ Synergy Services
Climate change has far reaching effects, but it particularly impacts women, especially those living in developing nations.
The serious changes in the global climatic conditions have significant con...
Shambhu, CSDS (www.csds.in)
Violence against women in India isn't just a current issue, but rather has deep seated traditional roots in the culture. In order to combat the problem, we must understand its causes.
In India, t...
Robert, Population Institute
Violence against women usually occurs when it is considered socially acceptable. People are attempting to use the radio soap operas in developing nations to model positive social change.
Violence a...
Joan Osa, Grace Foundation
Women have a high stake in climate change. They stand to be adversely affected by any strong shifts in weather patterns. Being more "vulnerable," they often bear the brunt of social upheavals. A...
Tanya, Halton Public Health
Many international non-governmental organizations focus on the empowerment and progress of women. Here are some of the most relevant ones.
On this past International Day for the Elimination of Viol...
Raphael, The Civil Rights Party
Many minority women in Canada who face the issue of abuse have to deal not only with the violence itself but with barriers involving race and gender that prevent them from seeking help.
The issue...
Erna, World Health Organization
Men and women are different, although both are human and deserve human's rights. However, they have gender disparities in many aspects of living: social, economic, culture and political. No boat can h...
Rose, Ifendu for women
I will like to talk about religion, globalization and violence against women. Insights from my initial research for a doctoral degree in theology reveal a great deal of information on how women are tr...
Radha, UNFPA
According to womenshealth.gov two million girls and women are victims of FGM/C every year. Today a total of 130 million have undergone such a procedure. How is culture related to the prevalence of fem...
Radha, UNFPA
A few conversation starters answered questions on sexual violence in war zones and any interventions that have made a difference in this affliction. Several war zones are discussed where the concern i...
Solana, Global Voices
The Human Trafficking blog by Amanda Kloer at Change.org in the United States declared victory a while ago in their campaign to get the credit card company Diners Club International to stop doing bus...
Eddie, Global Voices Online
Violence along the United States - Mexico border has reached staggering levels. It is not only those involved in the drug trade that fall victims to the kidnappings and murders, young women have bec...
Jillian C., Global Voices Online
Although cases of sexual harassment in Egypt have received global media attention of late, bloggers in Morocco have been assessing the situation closer to home.
The bloggers, both male and female,...
Rohit K, Kinaara
Homosexual identity in India is flourishing in popular writings, novels, films and television shows.
Society does not have much space for people who defy the mainstream, especially for those with a...
Diego, Global Voices Online
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Brazilian bloggers reignite the debate and campaign to end violence.
Following a series of special blog-posts on Global Voi...
Nicole, hangPROUD.com
Violence against women, as with everything else, begins with how we communicate. Through our language, we have created a culture in which women are seen as weaker, quieter, more submissive, and the le...
Eddie, Global Voices Online
Climate change is affecting the way of life of Mongolian nomadic families. A new citizen media project is teaching Mongolians how to use internet tools to tell these stories.
A local project called...
Joao Luis
We cannot maintain the level of consumption of resources we have today with 6, 7 or 8 billion people. Sooner or later we will have to make the difficult choice between reducing the population or our s...
Belen, Global Voices
Even in the most extreme circumstances when survival is at stake, Bangladeshi women stand out for their capacity to unite and together overcome climate change’s effects on their lives.
A summar...
Radha, UNFPA
Sexual violence in armed conflict is increasingly reported with state and non-state individuals. What strategies can help prevent such an affliction?
In the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, the UN Secreta...
Radha, UNFPA
‘Conversation starters’ answered the questions: “What are some of the best practices in preventing trafficking?” and “How do we protect victims from further abuse and violence?” Below is a...
Imran Ahmed, MFA, Pakistan
Economic and political policies made at international, regional and national levels strongly affect the fight against trafficking. The approach to build a strategy must be holistic.
There are cer...
Sonam, Global Voices
What connection does finishing the food on your plate in New York, saving the water and the energy here, have to children and women in third world countries? Many.
Like a spider web our lives are a...
Radha, UNFPA
'Conversation starters' answered the question: "Can you share any stories of men and boys mobilizing to stop domestic violence?" Below is a brief summary of the thoughts shared at Conversations for a ...
Radha, UNFPA
It's shocking: Between 500,000 to 2 million people, mostly women and children, are trafficked every year according to a UN study on violence against women.
There is an urgent need to eradicat...
Belen, Global Voices
It is a popular saying in Latin America that women always get what they want. For 20 years, fearless women from the Kichwa community, an indigenous group in Ecuador, have been resisting against oil co...
Imran Ahmed, MFA, Pakistan
I have dealt with this and other female issues in my country. There are various trends that perpetuate domestic violence. I have listed some of my conclusions.
Domestic violence is one of th...
Victor, Youth Coalition
Let the champions be champions
This year’s Youth Supplement to the State of the World Population bears the title At the Frontier, signalling urgency. Victor Bernhardtz, co-author of the report, giv...
Elga, Delt@
Violence against women, above all domestic violence, should be addressed from different perspectives.
At the governmental level in all countries, violence against women should be prevented with pr...
William
Men must be protected from being pressured by traditions and macho culture into committing violence again women or other men.
Domestic violence seems to have been part of a sex war that has been ...
Daniel, DC Publications SB
A teenaged mother in Singapore discusses her decision to see her pregnancy through.
The one person who helped her through the experience? Her mother. Watch on!
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Elisa, Designmatters atArtCenter
Art and policy joined forces as the Art Center College of Design launched a campaign to spread awareness.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPR82Vvgve8[/youtube]
As a community of visual...
Bhumika, Freelancer
In this video I talk about Nepal's high maternal mortality rate. Here's a quote from the video:
Unless the Nepalese Government and the people decide that maternal mortality is an issue of national im...
Remmy, UNAIDS
A response to the blog-post "HIV thrives on poverty". The young volunteers who are involved in the fight against HIV get nothing in return.
I come from a country whose HIV prevalence is one of the...
Jane, 34 Million Friends of UNF
A response to the blog-post "Are pregnant women expendable?"
Everything we talk about, maternal mortality, the breaking of promises such as those made at Cairo in 1994, the lack of family planning ...
Farzana, NRCDV
Want to know more about violence against women? Here are some useful links and resources.
I read the blog-post "A call to action: Your views on men and domestic violence". Here are links to sever...
Wahid, Womanshade Pakistan
Society must change its way of thinking in order to eliminate domestic violence. My experience is that Pakistan has a long way to go in order to fix this problem.
Violence against women, particular...
Sarah, UNIFEM
Image by Robert Miller via Flickr
The new book and documentary Diamonds tells the stories of ten women and one girl who are all HIV-positive.
Globally, the incidence of HIV/AIDS among women is r...
Eddie, Global Voices Online
Activist Ursula Rakova has been leading the way to raise funds to help relocate the residents from the Cataret Islands in Papua New Guinea, where it is estimated that by the year 2015 all of the islan...
Radha, UNFPA
Can you share any stories of men and boys mobilizing to stop domestic violence?
Domestic violence is the most common form of violence that is inflicted on a woman - usually by an intimate partner o...
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