Around the world, economies are starting to open up and people have resumed their duties. As women, however, our bodies, our minds and our careers continue to walk the tightrope.
This week, we gathered stories about death, healing and resilience.
This week, we gathered stories about death, healing and resilience.
1. Ireland
The killing of a primary school teacher in Ireland, Ashling Murphy this week has prompted discussions online about women’s safety. Many women on social media have shared their experiences and perspectives on violence and misogyny.
The killing of a primary school teacher in Ireland, Ashling Murphy this week has prompted discussions online about women’s safety. Many women on social media have shared their experiences and perspectives on violence and misogyny.
2. Egypt
Girls just wanna have fun? Apparently not in Egypt. A video of an Egyptian woman dancing went viral online, this led to her husband divorcing her and her employers sacking her. These actions have sparked fierce debates over women’s rights.
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Girls just wanna have fun? Apparently not in Egypt. A video of an Egyptian woman dancing went viral online, this led to her husband divorcing her and her employers sacking her. These actions have sparked fierce debates over women’s rights.
documentwomen.com/around-the-wor…
3. Nigeria
Nana Female Mechanic Garage is the first all-female garage to open in the northern Nigerian state of Sokoto, where 25 young apprentices work. The workshop aims to provide jobs for women in an industry dominated by men and challenge traditional gender roles.
Nana Female Mechanic Garage is the first all-female garage to open in the northern Nigerian state of Sokoto, where 25 young apprentices work. The workshop aims to provide jobs for women in an industry dominated by men and challenge traditional gender roles.
4. Senegal
Zeinixx is Senegal’s first female professional graffiti artist and a core member of its male-dominated hip-hop scene. She is also a slam poet, singer, and entrepreneur. In August, she launched Zeinixx Entertainment, organizing visual arts workshops for young people.
Zeinixx is Senegal’s first female professional graffiti artist and a core member of its male-dominated hip-hop scene. She is also a slam poet, singer, and entrepreneur. In August, she launched Zeinixx Entertainment, organizing visual arts workshops for young people.
5. Honduras
A 10-day retreat held at La Siguata is part of a growing movement led by the Mesoamerican Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders, which funds this and another centre in Mexico, addressing mental health issues.
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A 10-day retreat held at La Siguata is part of a growing movement led by the Mesoamerican Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders, which funds this and another centre in Mexico, addressing mental health issues.
Read more👇🏽👇🏽
documentwomen.com/around-the-wor…
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