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Today, March 8, is International Women's Day.
It's a time to reflect, remember, and respond. In reading the media's many celebrations and retrospectives today, I can't help but approach the day from a personal angle. I think of International Women's Day and think of my mom, a first-generation immigrant who gave and continues to give her kids all the love and resources in the world.
As a Sudan activist, I also think of the resilient women of Darfur, more than a million of whom have completely lost their homes in a campaign of mass killing and systematic sexual violence perpetrated by the Sudanese government. Today, Darfuri rape survivors like Halima Bashir are making their voices heard in halls of power across the world. To date, they have courageously shared their stories at the White House, the UN, and on college and high school campuses -- all in the hope that their testimony will mobilize a big enough response to end the violence in Darfur and South Sudan once and for all.
And you? Who are you thinking of today?
In recognition of International Women's Day, Amplify is hosting an International Women's Week Blog-a-thon this week. We hope you'll take part by writing a blog post and sharing it with our community here.
Feel free to write about any women's issue that interests or moves you. In case you need some topic ideas, though, here are some questions that could use YOUR answers:
- What are issues that young women face in your country that affect the decisions they make about their reproductive and sexual health?
- Who are young women leaders in your community that represent the progress you envision for our future?
- How accessible are male condoms for young women? What about female condoms?
- What about family planning services and different methods of contraception?
- How can women be sustainable agents of change in your community?
We look forward to reading your posts this week!
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