As a young girl in Bangladesh, Zinat Begum was fascinated by the women aid workers who bicycled to different towns, reaching out to people in need. Their independence intrigued her, “Their lifestyle was different from most people, and they wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. That really fascinated me.” During college, Zinat had
“My man is circumcised. Encourage yours too.” That’s just one of the phrases plastered on vans and billboards around the small Southern African country of Eswatini urging women to talk to their partners about getting circumcised. Printed alongside photos of young women with their partners or friends, the imperative is part of a Ministry of
At 21 months, Neema is the picture of health, bright-eyed and toddling around her family’s home. She plays hide and seek with her two older sisters and laughs with glee. It’s a relief to her mother, who just three months ago, sat with her very sick daughter in the local hospital, trying to comfort the
