It’s a 16-day international campaign aimed at challenging violence against women and girls. During the 16 Days of Activism, people around the world unite to raise awareness about eliminating gender-based violence, challenge discriminatory attitudes...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us of...
The New York Times reported in the summer of 2025 that Razia Jan, an Afghan-born US citizen, had died at 81 years old. I had no idea who she was, so I researched her life. After my research, I consider Ms. Jan a “Shero” (she-hero) for human rights and education.
Razia Jan was...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding us...
Since its founding, the International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG) has championed the power of women’s voices, ensuring they are heard, celebrated and shared. In 2025, its anthology efforts align with the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. This event is a call to action, reminding...
I recently watched the World War II historical drama The Six Triple Eight (Netflix, 2024). The Six Triple Eight is based on the true story of the only Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps (855 soldiers) that served overseas in World War II. The battalion was commanded by Major Charity Adams, the first Black woman to serve as an officer in the US Army.
One of the issues...
