Category: Gender & Sexuality
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Exploring Intersectionality: Insights from a Black Feminism Workshop
Last autumn, I took an online course offered by Afroféminas titled Black Feminism from Abya Yala. I enrolled because I wanted to deepen my understanding of intersectionality and other topics that I knew would enrich both my personal growth and my professional practice. The course was divided into four parts: Introduction of Black Feminism, History…
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Understanding Menopause: A Personal Journey
Why don’t we talk about menopause? This was the question I asked myself when I began this new phase of womanhood. I knew a little, but not enough to fully understand the significant changes and challenges I was about to face. So, I decided to learn more about what it truly means to start menopause.…
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Understanding the Significance of November 25 for Women’s Rights
The 25th of November commemorates the Mirabal sisters, victims of gender-based violence, and serves as a reminder to combat such violence. The narrative encourages victims to seek support and break the silence surrounding their experiences.
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Overcoming Depression: A Personal Journey
The author shares her personal experience with depression during a challenging time, emphasizing the importance of support systems and mental health awareness. Also, despite Finland’s high happiness ranking, mental health issues persist, with one in six affected.
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Aborto en América Latina y el Caribe: Mapeo de Legislaciones
¡Conoce la realidad del aborto en América Latina! 🌎 En varios países de la región, el aborto sigue siendo ilegal bajo cualquier circunstancia, poniendo en riesgo la vida de miles de mujeres. Sin embargo, en otros lugares, activistas y feministas luchan incansablemente por un aborto libre, legal, seguro y gratuito.
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Cómo Laurita salvó vidas en la Mosquitia Caribeña
Conoce la inspiradora historia de una mujer fuerte y valiente que dejó un legado imborrable en la salud de comunidades en la Mosquitia! II parte.
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Laurita Wilson: Pionera de la Enfermería en la Mosquitia
Conoce la inspiradora historia de una mujer fuerte y valiente que dejó un legado imborrable en la salud de comunidades en la Mosquitia!
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Domestic Violence
I am one in three women who have experienced abuse by intimate partner.
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Violence in Conflict Zone
No violence against women and girls are justify.
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Violence # 8: Trafficking and Smuggling Persons
According to reports over 50% of the persons who are victims of trafficking are women and girls.