As a next-generation nonprofit social enterprise, The Pixel Project has made social media campaigning our core approach to raising awareness about Violence Against Women (VAW). While we run multiple blogging
The Pixel Project Turns Three: An Unexpected Journey (With No Turning Back)
The Pixel Project is three years old today. THREE. YEARS. OLD. Time flies. It feels like just yesterday when I was rushing out of the shower, shampoo suds dripping down
A Silver Lining in Melbourne
The Australian city of Melbourne marked the 16 days of activism through an unusual medium, albeit one that provides an effective output for political expression- hip hop music. NGOs Melbourne
A Silver Lining in Cambodia
It is estimated by a U.N. agency that more than 12 million people are involved in forced labor, which includes sex servitude or forced prostitution. One human trafficking activist, Somaly
The White Ribbon Campaign – “Engaging Men and Boys to Reduce and Prevent Gender-based Violence
In October 2011, our partner, the White Ribbon campaign, released a brand new resource – an issue brief entitled “Engaging Men and Boys to Reduce and Prevent Gender-based Violence”. This
A Silver Lining In New Zealand
The run up to White Ribbon Day has been marked in New Zealand by the beginning of a lengthy motorcycle ride. Dozens of riders took to the road in the
A Silver Lining in India
The name “Nakusa” belonged to over 200 Indian girls. This name translates as “Unwanted” in the Marathi language of western Maharashtra state. However, a program in the district of Satara
A Silver Lining in Paris
The French capital recently hosted a protest against widespread violence against women. Over 6,000 activists, victims, politicians and supporters rallied to demand stronger legislation to protect women. The action follows
A Silver Lining From Kenya
Female genital mutiliation (FGM), though now outlawed in many countries, is still a predominant practice in many cultures. One such culture resides in Muslim areas. Often times, a young girl
Announcement: “Climb for Empowerment” Fundraiser by Kathleen M. Milliken
In January of this year, Kathleen Milliken launched Climb for Empowerment because while there are many organizations that climb Mt. Rainier for various causes, but Kathleen saw none dedicated to