What does peace mean to me?
byI am Mary Fatiya from the YWCA of South Sudan. As part of a project supported by Y-Global, I had the opportunity to participate…
Our Leadership
The Power of Diversity in Conflict Resolution!
byMy name is Winifred and I am from Nigeria. I was fortunate enough to be chosen as the short-term intern at the World YWCA …
My journey of faith and leadership in the YWCA
byDuring my time as the Young women’s coordinator at the World YWCA, I had the honor and privilege to travel to New Delhi and…
Self-affirmation journey
byI have been a feminist all my life. I wasn’t aware of it until I was reaching my twenties and when I started to…
Girl Power!
byWomen’s empowerment is key in the society. However, many are against it, and different cultures hinder it. Consequently, women are put in a box…
Why We Need Young Women in Leadership Positions within the Movement!
byOn this year’s International Youth Day, I flew miles away from Geneva to join YWCA sisters from Asia region in Delhi, India. This was…
Feminist Myths We Must Get Rid Of!
byFeminist. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear that word? Man-hating? Hairy? Unhygienic? Angry? Although one out of a…
From Bamako to International Geneva
byA coffee in my hand from the cafeteria of the press club at the United Nations was my morning routine for 3 weeks during…
The Amazing, Bold, and Transformed Me
byI am an amazing woman, full of love and purpose, and confident about whom I am I came to this world on a journey…
Spoken Word on Breaking Barriers
byTwo facts shape my identity: I am Palestinian, and a young woman living in a society dominated by Patriarchy. For Palestinians, struggle is a reality…