https://www.girlsglobe.org Gender equality, human rights and social justice. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.girlsglobe.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/girlsglobe_icon_green2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.girlsglobe.org 32 32 128553070 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/13/dr-blessing-timidi-digha-canada/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/13/dr-blessing-timidi-digha-canada/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66592 Dr. Blessing Timidi Digha is a Black woman who identifies as a Feminist and who is also an Advocate, Storyteller and Community-Based Researcher. She brings all of her intersections and ideologies to the work she does on Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.

Blessing likes to kickstart uncomfortable conversations on issues that concern, affect, and impact girls and women. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in social justice education.

In this episode, Blessing discusses

- the ways people encouraged her to pursue a Masters degree and then a Doctorate, after having first studied engineering in Nigeria because her parents considered it a prestigious profession…
- her choice to study social justice education as her field of study for advanced degrees that complimented her fieldwork experiences…
- the level of openness of knowledgeable professors in Canada who value the diverse field experiences of their students…
- her advice to us all to incorporate what we love into things that we are required to do…
- the importance of honoring the season we are in and of knowing when it is time to let a season go…
- and these words of encouragement: “You can evolve at any time. The only constant is you. As long as you want it, go for it!”]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/06/13/dr-blessing-timidi-digha-canada/feed/ 0 66592 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/12/nisha-pahuja-to-kill-a-tiger-the-standwithher-campaign/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/12/nisha-pahuja-to-kill-a-tiger-the-standwithher-campaign/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 12:08:07 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66556 Nisha Pahuja is the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind the film To Kill a Tiger.

To Kill a Tiger had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the Amplify Voices Award for Best Canadian Feature Film. Since then, it’s garnered 29 awards including the Best Documentary Feature, Palm Springs International Film Festival, three Canadian Screen awards and the DGC Allan King Award for Best Documentary Feature, 2023.

"To Kill a Tiger” is a story about Ranjit, a farmer in Jharkhand, who takes on the fight of his life when he demands justice for his 13-year-old daughter, Kiran, the survivor of sexual assault. It is a story of resilience, hope, bravery and a father’s unwavering love for his daughter. The film is available for streaming on Netflix.

In this episode, Julia speaks with Nisha about To Kill a Tiger and the global #StandWithHer campaign. Nisha shares her own story and journey of determination and resilience as a filmmaker and gives us insight into the process of making this film. She also shares what's come next for Kiran and Ranjit.  ]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/05/12/nisha-pahuja-to-kill-a-tiger-the-standwithher-campaign/feed/ 0 66556 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/19/its-time-to-go-beyond-lip-service-to-end-gender-based-violence/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/19/its-time-to-go-beyond-lip-service-to-end-gender-based-violence/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:59:17 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66459 Sarah Baartman, a Khoisan woman, endured extreme dehumanisation and exploitation in 19th-century Europe. Both in life and death she symbolises the abuse of African women by racist and patriarchal systems. Sarah was stripped of her dignity, displayed in human zoos, sexually, physically and emotionally abused for the amusement of the elite. 

This uncomfortable history is not just history – in many ways it is a haunting mirror of the present.

The world still sees women’s bodies as commodities, women’s labour as free and their opinions as not worthy. Systems of oppression continue to silence women’s voices in public and private spaces leading to economic exclusion and general disempowerment of women. 

During the ongoing Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) summit, where deep reflections on the progress towards the Beijing platform of action are taking place, we must ask ourselves the hard questions and go beyond lip service to making the actual changes that will make a difference in women’s lives and end Gender Based Violence. ]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/03/19/its-time-to-go-beyond-lip-service-to-end-gender-based-violence/feed/ 3 66459 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/02/13/giovanna-lauro-masculinity-power-and-equality/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/02/13/giovanna-lauro-masculinity-power-and-equality/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:30:29 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66343 Giovanna Lauro is the Deputy CEO of Equimundo. She has over two decades of experience working to advance gender equality and prevent gender-based violence. Her work centers on reshaping gender norms, particularly by challenging harmful notions of masculinity.

In this episode, Giovanna shares her own journey as a feminist activist, coming from quite a conservative and patriarchal society in Italy. Julia speaks to her about how much the world has changed since she began her career and about the important work of reframing masculinity and gender norms.

They discuss what a Trump Presidency will mean for gender equality and the impact on young men. They talk about big tech and the "macho-broligarchs" - and what we can all do to help shift the narratives around masculinity.

Giovanna shares her advice for young activists and seasoned ones too. 

This is an episode to help make sense of what we're witnessing in the world today, and the power structures at play. ]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2025/02/13/giovanna-lauro-masculinity-power-and-equality/feed/ 0 66343 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/23/shifting-the-global-north-south-power-imbalance-in-the-fight-against-gbv/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/23/shifting-the-global-north-south-power-imbalance-in-the-fight-against-gbv/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:14:00 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66276 At Womanity we take pride in investing in innovative and sustainable global solutions that prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) and accelerate gender equality.

With 1 in 3 women experiencing physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime and just 0.2% of global aid and development funding directed to gender-based violence prevention, the urgency to implement programmes that break new ground and drive progress, has never been greater.

Our approach is to work closely with local partners to overcome barriers and unlock women’s potential in underserved parts of the world so that women and girls can live free of violence, allowing entire communities to thrive.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/23/shifting-the-global-north-south-power-imbalance-in-the-fight-against-gbv/feed/ 0 66276 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/17/i-want-to-help-rural-women-in-india-own-the-land-they-work-on/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/17/i-want-to-help-rural-women-in-india-own-the-land-they-work-on/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:04:19 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66263 "In my community, women do all the farm work while the men are hardly seen.

It’s an unfortunate truth that most men have either migrated to cities in search of alternative livelihoods, have decreasing interest in farming, or have succumbed to alcoholism. Despite their hard work, only 1 in 6 rural Indian women own the land they work on.

When I meet women in the field, they often lack agency and have no place to call their own, with no rights to their parental or husband's homes. In cases of domestic violence, they have nothing of their own to fall back on. Most feel trapped and hopeless. They lack a voice. Without a voice, they have no income or means to make life decisions or achieve long-term financial security.

As I came across more and more women suffering this fate, I knew I had to do something."

written by Rachna Bagwan who works for Jan Sahas, an NGO partner of Womanity’s ‘Land for Women’ programme]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/12/17/i-want-to-help-rural-women-in-india-own-the-land-they-work-on/feed/ 1 66263 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/11/11/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-global-reproductive-rights/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/11/11/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-global-reproductive-rights/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:37:11 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66242 Donald Trump has now officially secured a second term as president of the United States. Many are still reeling from the news that a convicted felon and sexual abuser has been voted into the most powerful position in the country. And the US’ hold on global politics and media means that those of us outside of the country also feel the impact. 

As advocates for reproductive justice, we already know the damage that has and can be done by Trump. The Guttmacher Institute pulls no punches in stating that his election to president will “decimate” sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). 

The impact on US healthcare is being well-documented, but as a global fund dedicated to abortion, we want to look at the worldwide repercussions of a second Trump term.

We’re proud to be able to continue funding safe abortion work. 

Yesterday, we officially announced a new global funding call for organisations working to improve access to abortion. We are now offering grants to those in low- and middle-income countries – a total of 140 countries are eligible to apply.  

In the next few years, we are able to commit $18.5 million to abortion work. It is by no means enough to fix the funding crisis, but it goes a small way towards connecting and resourcing a powerful global movement of activists. 

As a global fund solely dedicated to safe abortion, we’re here to proudly support those fighting for a better world.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/11/11/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-global-reproductive-rights/feed/ 0 66242 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:33:22 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66235&preview=true&preview_id=66235 This is a different episode of the podcast with host Julia Wiklander speaking about the global feminist solidarity movement, building resilience in the midst of deep pain, and why she started the podcast. This is an episode to remind us of why we’re doing this work. Julia talks about what feminist solidarity really means - and what inspired her to start Girls’ Globe to amplify the voices of so many people who go unrecognized or unheard. She encourages us that our voices matter and how important it is to reflect on our values and to let them lead in all aspects of our work - including our communications. Her new course Strategic Storytelling for Changemakers is an opportunity to create a powerful communications strategy that is aligned with our values and purpose, defined by our powerful stories and the people we want to reach. Learn more about Strategic Storytelling for Changemakers here: https://juliawiklander.com/storytelling/ Enroll by the end of October for 20% off using code LAUNCH. If you're one of the first 10 people to enroll you get a free 1:1 Strategic Storytelling Call with Julia.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/30/building-true-global-feminist-solidarity/feed/ 0 66235 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/11/3-ways-to-support-girls-education-in-afghanistan/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/11/3-ways-to-support-girls-education-in-afghanistan/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:46:04 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66182&preview=true&preview_id=66182 Education is a powerful tool for transforming lives, especially for Afghan women and girls who have faced tremendous challenges. For many, education has become the key to unlocking their potential and breaking cycles of poverty.

As one Afghan student shared, "Education is our weapon against oppression. It opens doors to opportunities that we never thought were possible."

On this International Day of the Girl, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and pride of girls in Afghanistan—today and every day.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/11/3-ways-to-support-girls-education-in-afghanistan/feed/ 0 66182 https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/09/elizabeth-dartnall-collective-care-and-trauma-informed-work-for-resilience/ https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/09/elizabeth-dartnall-collective-care-and-trauma-informed-work-for-resilience/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:49:06 +0000 https://www.girlsglobe.org/?p=66185&preview=true&preview_id=66185 Elizabeth Dartnall is the Executive Director of the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI).

Liz has 25+ years of expertise in health systems, mental health, and addressing violence against women and children. She is an experienced global health specialist.

Her career encompasses roles in both government and research in a range of countries across the world.

Committed to feminist, ethical, and equitable approaches, Liz continues to lead research and policy initiatives that play a key role in building a violence-free world for women.

In this conversation Liz shares her personal story of childhood experiences that what brought her to this work working with addressing violence against women and children.

We talk about funding for the gender equality and women’s rights movement and about collective care.

Liz talks about the vicarious trauma that people working in this field experience and how SVRI is implementing collective care in all parts of their work.]]> https://www.girlsglobe.org/2024/10/09/elizabeth-dartnall-collective-care-and-trauma-informed-work-for-resilience/feed/ 1 66185