Post by Katie Rosenthal A recent Silver Lining blog focussed on legislative progress in ending violence against women in Pakistan. This week’s blog returns to the country, and features a
A Silver Lining in the East Caribbean
Post by Katie Rosenthal This week positive news in ending violence against women comes from the East Caribbean. At a recent ceremony in Washington, Chile and the Organization of American
The Pixel Project Selection: 10 Movies To Watch For Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just round the corner, it’s a prime time to reconnect and bond with our mothers and other female role models and mentors over the coming weekend (or
Activism 101: 10 Alternatives to Flowers for Mother’s Day
With Mothering Sunday just a week away, florists are doing roaring business, restaurants are booked solid, cakes are being ordered and iced, and chocolates are flying off the shelves. Our
A Silver Lining in Afghanistan
Young women in Afghanistan have risked their own safety to highlight violence against women in their country. The women staged a protest march in the country’s capital, Kabul, beginning at
ANNOUNCEMENT: Purple Pamper Packages – The Mother’s Day 2012 Edition
1 MAY 2012: The Pixel Project, in conjunction with Spa Fundraiser, is proud to bring our U.S. supporters and donors the second edition of the “Purple Pamper Package” for Mother’s
Inspirational Interview – Zarghuna Kargar part 2
1. It has been reported that as high as 86% of women have experienced domestic violence in Afghanistan. Why do you think violence against women is such a wide spread
Inspirational Interview – Zarghuna Kargar
“It’s important for women to know their rights in a country like Afghanistan.” Zarghuna (Zari) Kargar, author of “Dear Zari”, opens her collection of stories with these wise, resonant words.
A Silver Lining in the Republic of Lebanon
450 girls in the east Mediterranean Republic of Lebanon have graduated from a martial arts programme designed to help them to resist the threat of sexual violence. The programme formed
The Pixel Project Selection: Five Fantastic Films About Fathers
As we seek out and gather interviews with 30 exemplary Dads from around the world for our upcoming 30 For 30 Father’s Day campaign highlighting positive non-violent Dads, we hope