Having a mentor in your career
Ways Career Mentoring Can Help Women Shatter the Glass Ceiling
Tag: Women
Breaking The Cycle: How Intergenerational Trauma Affects Women
Trauma has the potential to seriously disrupt lives. Often, we focus on those who have witnessed extreme events, such as terrorist incidents or as members of the military. Yet, it’s vital to recognize that traumatic experiences can form the reality of many women’s daily lives. There are a variety of toxic impacts that can arise from unchecked trauma. Certainly, it …
Ramadan: Is it the same for Men & Women?
Introduction I love Ramadan. It has undoubtedly always been my favourite month of the year. Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims worldwide. All throughout the month, Muslims fast every day from dawn till sunset. Ramadan, for me, means a chance to strengthen my relationship with God. An opportunity to repent and a time to revel in good deeds. Growing up, …
Right To Vote: Women Have It And Need To Excercise It!
Introduction IntroductionTo think that there was a time when women did not have the right to vote might seem difficult. It might even seem outright absurd. However, once upon a time, this was the case. In fact, it was only starting the late 19thcentury that voting rights for women began to be granted. The women’s suffrage movement has worked tirelessly …
Sayftychat: Women Uplifting Women
#Sayftychat is our weekly Twitter chat that explores topics related to women’s safety and preventing violence against women (#VAW). On February 4th’s, #sayftychat, we discussed ‘Uplifting Women’. Our featured guest was Sneha Bhattacharjee. Sneha is a journalist working with Business Standard. While editing on the job, she also writes about changemakers in society. Off the job, you will find her juggling …
Dr Shruti Kapoor: Fighting for Change for the Women of the World
“It is great to be a part of Sayfty. Everybody should be doing their bit to make the world safer for women and children.” Jyoti Singh’s untimely death involving gang rape in 2012, the infamous “Nirbhaya” case, horrified Dr. Shruti Kapoor, an economist by training. What she did next is currently changing the lives of thousands of women in India. …
The Night She Stood For Herself
When I was growing up, we didn’t even have a sex-ed class. Even in films, the first thing that happens after a woman is molested is – she waits for a man to save her! Recently, a young Indian editor, Radha (name changed for this blog) had a horrifying experience in Mumbai after which she put up a status on …
Female leaders- a minority in politics!
Introduction Politics is about the people who run and control a country. Politicians form governments and oppositions. They make policies and amend already existing laws. Moreover, they are the people who decide on resource allocation and economic welfare. Politicians have a lot of power and influence. And whether it’s a democracy or a constitutional monarchy, the actions taken by politicians …
Ask For It
For centuries, the phrase “asking for it” has been used to point fingers at women. If a woman is sexually assaulted, we say she was “asking for it” Can a woman own the phrase “asking for it” and transform it into a dynamic tool for increasing happiness and pursuing her dreams? Well, that’s what the book “Ask for it” by …
Amplifying Our Voices Through Social Media
Social media is making it easier for people to share their stories, express support to each other and build strength in numbers. It’s allowing us to raise awareness, educate each other and reduce social stigmas! We live in a digital age where we are connected 24×7. The Internet is our second life and mobile phones an extension of our personalities. …