Posts from — July 2007

As women embrace the fullness of who they are as individuals, they may find themselves supporting other women, helping others to reach the level of inner comfort and outer freedom that they themselves have found. Among those who are less sure of themselves and their place in the world, it may be more common to criticize other women than to seek their help. [Read more →]

The Making of a Girl is an intimate journey of a hypothetical preteen girl as she faces a life of sexual exploitation. Rachel Lloyd, founder of Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, takes us through the trauma, pain and trauma of a largely unremarked upon current issue facing American youth - sex trafficking, abuse, and sexual exploitation. [Read more →]

Nirali Magazine has a primer from Nadia Samadani on how to ensure you don’t support the conflict diamond trade. [Read more →]

In By-Standing: The Beginning of an American Lifetime, Kelly Tsai speaks truth to power as she raises her voice against war and complacency. The short film, directed by Karen Lin and produced by Karin Chien, is part of the 2007 Media That Matters Film Festival. [Read more →]