activism

Feminist activists are not deterred by the daunting statistics so much as they're fueled by them.

Real Life Tips For Women In A World That Doesn’t Do Enough To Protect Us
In my youth, the word “rape” just wasn’t something you heard of very much in the small towns of the sleepy South. I can still remember when we would go to sleep or go into town and leave our doors unlocked. We didn’t worry about someone coming into our home and doing unspeakable things.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 years ago in Viva
Why I reported a lewd text to the police
Today I went to the police to report an incident of sexual harassment. I wasn’t going to at first. I was going to accept his apology that the lewd text he sent me was an error of judgement during a moment of intoxication. But then I thought about it. This wasn’t going to go away. It might be forgiven and forgotten but there would be another incident.
By Skye Bothma5 years ago in Viva
Jodie Evans: Why I was arrested
On Monday, June 19th I flew to Washington, DC to join the CODEPINK team of Medea, Ally and Olivia and 100 other women who were risking arrest. This was part of the Moral Mondays of The Poor Peoples Campaign; A Call for a Moral Revival. This one fell on the on the anniversary of the 1948 Seneca Falls Women’s Convention.
By CODEPINK5 years ago in Viva
Using the Boyfriend Card Goes Against My Feminist Principles — Here’s Why I Use It Anyway
I was eighteen. He was closing on forty. And he couldn’t take no for an answer. When he saw me waiting tables in a hotel, he decided I was “the most beautiful girl he’s ever seen”. He proceeded to write that on a slip and accompany the scribbling with an invite for dinner. He came over to me, gave me the slip, and went back to his table.
By Denisa5 years ago in Viva
Women's liberation
Women's liberation is a social and political association that advances ladies' privileges based on sexual orientation balance. It doesn't deny the organic contrasts between the genders however looks for correspondence of chance. It covers everything from social and political associations to financial matters. Truth be told, ladies' privileges crusades have been the main piece of history in the strengthening of ladies. Twenty-century ladies' missions make casting a ballot right, public property, work, and training conceivable. In this manner, the exposition focused on ladies will examine its importance and effect.
By Ramesh KC5 years ago in Viva
No, Ladies-- You Are Not Responsible For Spelling Out Basic Boundaries In Order To Prevent Being Assaulted
I'm going on my first date (since before the pandemic) this weekend, and I'm having a lot of feelings about it. And not the feelings that I want to have.
By Bonnie Joy Sludikoff5 years ago in Viva
Holding Men In Your Life Accountable
The Me Too Movement sparked conversation and debate around sexual assault and harassment against women. Different industries have experienced long overdue changes in their policies and introduced new ones to combat the sexual harassment suffered by many employees. These efforts have been commendable but as we know, there is still a long way to go.
By Miss Walker5 years ago in Viva
Peace and Planet: Shareholder Advocacy
This past shareholder season, CODEPINK applied several tactics and strategies to advocate for disarmament and environmental justice. We worked with a cross-section of individuals and partners, including socially responsible faith-based organizations, investment management firms, academia, former BlackRock employees, grassroots environmental networks, and anti-war groups. The aim was to push weapon manufacturers, banks, and asset managers to end their financial investments in companies that are accelerating climate change and profiting from weapons of war. The work paid off because, collectively, we creatively got in the face of corporate greed and power, forcing them to recognize us.
By CODEPINK5 years ago in Viva
Planned Parenthood Saved My Mom's Life
My mom always had horrible periods. They were always debilitating, horrendous events and she would sometimes have to go home early from work. When it was her time of the month, she always slumped down on the couch after we got home from school and work, pressing a hand against her lower stomach and grimacing every time a spasm ripped through her uterus. She was always glad when she was done with her period for the month but knew the next one was inevitable.
By Rachael Dunn5 years ago in Viva
Building T.A.Y.S.
When I think of a builder, I think of someone who possesses a great deal of patience. If you're building a house or any structure, a foundation must be laid. A house or a building can't be built overnight. It takes time, and so does building people takes time and patience. I am a people builder. I am a woman builder. This is my passion. It fulfills me!
By Deborah Amos5 years ago in Viva
#MeToo
What is MeToo? & How did it Start? You must have read about MeToo in TV and NewsPapers, and if you are present on Social Media then you will definitely know about MeToo, which has created panic not only in India but all over the world. But a lot of people know, what MeToo is and It is not known how the beginning took place.
By Shree Keshav5 years ago in Viva
Boldly bald
For as long as I can remember the second thoughts in my head became too overwhelming to handle, I'd dig out a piece of my hair and hold onto it for dear life. I would take a strand like it was a flotation device thrown out to me at sea and aggressively start twirling. This type of self soothing was something that happened subconsciously and I never seemed to take notice until a classmate of mine pointed it out to me. We were in seventh grade and she asked me ‘why I twirled my hair like that’. I distinctly remember telling her I do it when I'm thinking. From that point on when she saw me twirling she'd ask me what I was thinking about more as a rhetorical question to point out that I was ridiculously twirling my hair again.
By Maesia Farah5 years ago in Viva