Broadcasting a silent repression… “It’s important for women to know their rights in a country like Afghanistan.” Zarghuna (Zari) Kargar opens her collection of stories with these very wise, resonant
Words That Paint a Picture–Pixel Project Actions to End Violence Against Women
For the past couple of weeks we have posted word clouds, generated from the text on our website, that showed the scope andimpact of violence against women and that focused
Words That Paint a Picture: Solutions to VAW
Last week we posted word clouds, generated from the text on our website, that show the scope and impact of violence against women. This week, we thought we would focus
VAW Activism Spotlight: Getting Moving for the Women of the Congo
Eve Ensler Eve Ensler, founder of the Vagina Monologues and the anti-VAW non-profit, V-Day, says it best in the opening of her most recent article about the war rapes of
Words That Paint A Picture: The Impact of Violence Against Women
In yesterday’s post, we used a Wordle graphic to paint a literal word picture of the many types of violence against women. Today we are using the same tool to
Words That Paint A Picture: What is Violence Against Women?
One of the goals of our awareness-raising efforts is to show people the full scope of the problem of violence against women. Violence against women is not just domestic violence
10 Silver Lining Stories on Mother’s Day
Today we feature a special Silver Lining post to share ten uplifting stories about using Mother’s Day as a catalyst for action on the issue of violence against women. Mother’s
Activism 101: 10 Alternatives to Flowers for Mother’s Day
With Mothering Sunday just around the corner, florists are doing roaring business, restaurants are booked solid and chocolates are flying off the shelves. Our mothers – and mother figures –
Book Review: Half the Sky
The title for Half the Sky comes from a Chinese proverb which states that women hold up half the sky. The authors, both journalists, note that the book is an
A Pixel Project Volunteer’s Story–Sharing Vital Information When Needed
A recent message from a Pixel Project volunteer shows how she was able to respond to a person’s concern for her friend’s safety using Pixel Project resources. My name is