In honour of International Women’s Day, today’s post is an assortment of cool articles, videos and resources to celebrate the achievements and elevate the plight of women. HOW EQUAL IS YOUR COUNTRY? The World Economic Forum has ranked each country based on women’s ability participate in political and economic life, as well as their access to education and healthcare. Type in […]
When I was growing up in Finland, my dad would often travel for work and return with gifts from abroad. It’s no surprise that one of my favourite words early on became “tuliainen,” or, as I later learned in English – souvenir. Often these souvenirs included new Disney movies, and I quickly fell in love with […]
There was a story from India in the news a couple weeks ago that I still haven’t been able to shake. Two cousins from the impoverished, “low-caste” Dalit community, aged 14 and 15, went outside in the evening to use the toilet. Indoor plumbing is still considered a luxury in many parts of the country, and it […]
I grew up in a European family where my gender did not hold me back from dreaming. I had the privilege of going to an English immersion school in Finland, an international school in Ethiopia, and a Christian academy for junior high – each providing me with an excellent education and with it, opportunities. My […]
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