Leyla Hussein: Championing the Fight Against FGM for the Future Generation
Examining the life of Leyla Hussein one can see the selflessness of a great philanthropist who is determined to use the tragic events of her life to strengthening others who have found themselves in similar shoes and to change the course of events for the upcoming generation. Leyla Hussein is a Somali psychotherapist and social activist. She is the Chief Executive of Hawa’s Haven, and a co-founder of Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organization which campaigns for greater awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and works to support young women and girls. She runs savior groups for women/girls who have undergone female genital mutilation. Hussein was born in 1980 in Somalia. Even though she came from a privileged family where her parents were educated professionals, she still underwent Female Genital Mutilation. She was pinned down on a table by four women and cut, after which she received presents, as a…
Mei Hing Chak – A Philanthropic Model
“The value of life is actually not measured by the amount of wealth you possess but by the contribution you make to society,” said…
On The Marble
“Culture does not make people. People make culture. If it is true that the full humanity of women is not our culture, then we…
Merck Foundation And Uganda Ministry Of Health Empower Childless Women
Merck Foundation a non-profit organization and a subsidiary of Merck KGaA Germany, and Uganda Ministry of Health continue their commitment towards childless women through…
Meal for the Holidays; Algerian Cooked Carrot Salad
Algeria citizens are predominantly Islam and this makes the observance of Ramadan in the ninth month of the Islamic year, celebrated as a national…
A Sneak peek into a Lady’s Handbag
As a lady, you’ve probably been asked at some point in your life, why you always have your handbag on. Some say ladies just…
Keys to Effective Corporate Social Responsibility in SMEs for Women
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for 99% of all business entities in the advanced industrial world. The importance of SMEs to the real economy…
Dr Anna Mokgokong: Restructuring Business in South Africa
Anna Mokogokong is a medical doctor by profession, who set off in 1995 to start what has today become one of South Africa’s biggest…
Today! We Celebrate the Audacity of Hope in Women
Amazons Watch magazine wishes women across the world, a wonderful celebration, on the annual International Women’s Day.
On the Marble
Promoting women rights is not an event, it’s a process. It’s not one day, it’s one life. – Emma Bonino
HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al-Qasimi
HE Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al-Qasimi is a member of the ruling family of Sharjah and the niece to His Highness, Dr…
How Long Should I Wait After a Cold to Hang Out with People Again?
Here’s how soon you can truthfully say, “don’t worry, I’m not contagious.” The holiday season is all…
