Tag: Domestic Violence

International Day of the Girl Child

Today is the International Day of the Girl Child, established on December 19, 2011, by the United Nations to recognize girls' rights, address the challenges they face, and promote their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.1 On October 9, 2024, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) released a report on sexual … Continue reading International Day of the Girl Child →

A Reflection on Family Trauma

I have been debating for months—well, struggling is probably a better word—about writing this piece. It’s one of those things where writing in a journal isn’t enough, and I feel that what’s in my mind needs to be set free. I’ve written many times about family struggles while growing up and the absence of a … Continue reading A Reflection on Family Trauma →