Advocacy: a big word with a simple meaning.
If you believe strongly in someone or something, and feel the world at large pays too little attention, it may be up to you to change the equation.
“When you think of human trafficking, extreme poverty, disease, lack of basic freedoms – how can everyone be too busy?”
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When women vote, we commit to the process and have hope for the future. Of course, people vote for a variety of reasons, and women are no exception. To vote is to act on the belief that individually, we can make a difference.
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Women organizations are making a positive difference in our world every day.
We know that we are powerful women fighting for respect, women’s rights, equality, equity, holistic health, and social change. We want and deserve to be free from violence, prejudice, and marginalization. These issues are complicated, require organization,
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Happy International Women’s Day!
This year is our year, another 365 days to celebrate International Women’s Day. At Sisterhood Agenda, we know the work that we have been doing, not just this year, but for the last 20-plus years, has been empowering women and girls, increasing consciousness, and transforming lives through sisterhood.
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Trauma can spark activism, turning something painful and bad into something helpful and good.
Trauma hurts. Trauma can cause pain, anger (even rage), depression, and self-harm. Importantly, trauma can spark activism because trauma can transform victims into survivors. More often than not, survivors of traumatic experiences have stories to tell and lessons to teach.
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