There are two kinds of people in the world: those who travel and those who don’t. Before you decide that this statement is pretentious and offensive, hear me out. I…
Sickness and Recovery: Perspectives from a Type A Personality
For all you Type-A personalities out there, not much slows you down. Driven and motivated, we are the self-starters, go-getters, high-functioning doers who succeed at so much and strive for…
The Serendipity of Friendship and New York City
New York City has a lot to offer. Millions of inhabitants, visitors, and even I, can attest to this. But this isn’t a story about NYC and all it has…
No Time to Forget Women in South Sudan
“If you educate a man, you educate an individual. If you educate a woman, you educate a family.” -African Proverb South Sudan is no stranger to war. Since its successful…
CEDAW, Women’s Human Rights, and the United States
I am fortunate to be taking an online course on monitoring women’s human rights around the world through the Human Rights Education Association. As with any globally-oriented class having students…
Violence Against Women and Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship
Culture is the reason why violence against women exists. Unique to ethnic, linguistic or geographical groups, culture defines what is acceptable and what is not. Cultures the world over condone…