$2.1 million has been raised for the Canadian Women’s Foundation, one of the ten largest women’s foundations in the world, to help end violence against women. Violence against women is
A Silver Lining in Pakistan
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