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Her death left me stunned, shocked and filled with anguish, yet also inspired me to do all I can to prevent such horrors from happening to others in the future.
Rather than smashing the patriarchy, these films embed patriarchal power even more deeply in the minds of young viewers.
It is a difficult and risky job to raid a brothel and bring the culprits to court, but we were determined to continue.
“Women want a men’s movement; we are literally dying for it.”
The recent U.N. campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence brought global attention to this issue, but there are things you can also do to raise awareness.
Headliners and activists came together at an emotional time, two days after the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “We know that our lives and our stories are intertwined and connected,” said a speaker at a vigil.
Certainly there are differences among societies and regions of the world when it comes to domestic violence. But if we exoticize it we miss what is going on.
Afghan women carried her coffin on their own shoulders during the funeral procession. Our heartbreak is taking us into the streets. We have always believed in the larger society of Afghanistan and we will show it with our grief and outrage.
Young women’s outpouring of justifiable rage on social media against misogyny is a wonderful and inspiring sign of solidarity. As I watch and participate it’s made it easier to process the pains of my own life.
When I went to college, I discovered my love for football. But the #YesAllWomen discussion spurred me to write this open letter to the National Football League, urging action against the violent activities of men who are role models for so many kids.