activism

Feminist activists are not deterred by the daunting statistics so much as they're fueled by them.

Ways to Support the Women of Iran
Even though no woman should be killed or imprisoned for what she wears, this is true for many women in Iran under the ruling system’s authority. Women in Iran have been subjected to abuse for decades and have taken their rights away due to the country’s strict laws. Many have been victims of violence after losing their choice regarding whether or not they should wear a hijab, which is a head covering required in Islam.
By Francesca Rome-Marie3 years ago in Viva
Winds of change in Iran.
A Symbol of Resistance The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in Tehran, allegedly due to improperly wearing her hijab under Iran’s strict dress code laws, has ignited a movement that refuses to be silenced. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranian women have been subjected to rigid laws enforcing the hijab, with the morality police ensuring compliance. However, Amini's tragic death has become a catalyst for resistance, turning her into an enduring symbol of defiance.
By Sergios Saropoulos3 years ago in Viva
Venice's 'unbreakable' women of glass
The sound of techno-punk confirmed I was in the right place. In their instructions on how to reach El Cocal Glass Studio, co-owners Chiara Lee Taiarol and Mariana Oliboni had said to "follow the music" as I made my way down a dusty alley and into an industrial complex off the touristy streets of Murano, the tiny island in the Venetian lagoon known globally for its glassmaking craft. "You'll hear us," they had told me over the phone.
By Gay3 years ago in Viva
‘Tawaifs’ : The Unsung Female Musicians of India
The word ‘tawaif’ carries a bad rap in today’s times. But that wasn’t always the case. Today a tawaif is used to depict either a prostitute or the ‘other woman’ or a ‘woman of low morals’ who breaks families for her personal benefit. And unfortunately, in modern times, their portrayal as seductive girls, singing and dancing to double meaning songs meant to titillate the customer has further damaged their reputation
By Peeping_Soul3 years ago in Viva
When you feel disappointed with life, read these words
Whenever we are at a turning point or low point in our lives, we are always looking ahead and back, afraid of the wolf in front and the tiger in the back, full of hesitation, and also bring ourselves troubles, so much so that in our ordinary lives, we are always disappointed with our lives.
By Strange Sue3 years ago in Viva
Act 1, Scene II: Jesse
There is a lot of pain in my story. Yet I wouldn't say I've lived a sad life. There were moments that accompanied every dark confliction that made me smile bigger and more genuinely than some people experience in their lifetime.
By Rocco3 years ago in Viva
Elizabeth Cochran
"What are women suitable for?" This is an editorial in Pittsburgh express in 1885. It says: decent women can only live in seclusion and wait for men to marry. If a woman unfortunately fails to get married, she can only stay in the home of her parents or relatives, be a unpaid housekeeper or a nanny.
By Catherine Estradaa3 years ago in Viva
FIFA World Cup Volunteers Kick-off Training Journey in Style at Lusail Stadium.
Over 16,000 volunteers, staff and guests come together at Lusail Stadium to celebrate and preview exciting road ahead; official volunteer uniform reveal wins accolades from volunteers; new e-learning platform provides convenient training and information resource.
By Viona Aminda3 years ago in Viva
Naked Place
I constantly really feel a twinge of discomfort whenever a person tells me they're trying to do something fantastic, whether that is transform their diet, start an organization, start exercising regularly, lower their alcohol usage, travel, return to school, or obtain a complete evening's sleep every evening.
By kanchan chauhan4 years ago in Viva
10 Feminist Female Artists You Should Know
1. Black Iris III by Georgia O'Keeffe (1926) Irises - the first reference that might come to your mind is Van Gogh's painting Irises, which he painted while admitted to a mental asylum in Saint Remy.
By Kamna Kirti4 years ago in Viva
How to Lose Weight Fast:
There are ways to lose weight safely if your doctor suggests it. For the most effective long-term weight management, a constant weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds per week is advised.
By FATIHA CHENIT4 years ago in Viva
Girl, why don't you keep your chin up and fight
In college, we can often see female college students dressed in fashion and gorgeous, they are very beautiful and attractive; I also often see a lot of girls go karaoke, shopping, crazy play; More often than not, I see couples gathering together to talk and laugh. These beautiful scenes are enviable, but I don't want them to happen to me, especially since I'm a girl. Why emphasize this point? Because I see more struggling guys in study hall or the library.
By Jane Oxley4 years ago in Viva