The call for equality

In many parts of the world, the rights of girls and women are injured, children's marriage, violence, the exclusion from schools or professions - discrimination and oppression have many faces. All the more respect and support deserve young women who go paths to overcome them. For themselves, for others and for a change in their communities. 

Evelyn, 22 years old, had just become a mother from Zimbabwe, her husband made a living. But then he became violent. She found help and advice at »Musasa«: With the support of the women's rights organization, Evelyn dared to restart a professional start to live more independently. She built up a small sewing business that now feeds her family. 

»Women should never lose hope or remain silent. There is help for you and for your families. Building a business, earning money and being independent - if women finally get this chance, you should take them. "

Nasima, 18 years old, campaigns in the youth organization of the "Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum" together with other young people to ensure that the rights of girls are enforced: For example, the girls receive tips for their professional career, they can prove and organize computer courses in information, cultural and sporting events.

»Girls should have the same options as boys! But in my society, education for girls is not considered important. I think that when I finish my training, it would be a great success alone. "

Amelia, 19 years old, is the youth leader in the "Maia" project in Guatemala. Every second indigenous woman cannot read and write here, only every fifth completes a secondary school. With Maia, Amelia takes action against this disadvantage: she ensures that more and more indigenous girls get a fair chance of education. 

“It makes me very happy that more young women go to school and study. In many of them I recognize myself again and that motivates me to pursue my dreams. Despite all the storms, you have to be resistant and continue. Because we will never know if we can do it if we don't try it. "