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What’s in your box?

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 2 Comments

Through my work, personal experiences and conversations with fellow gal-pals I’ve come to the realization that harassment, cat-calling, and unequal treatment are almost considered to be normal. I can sadly […]

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Activism, Equality, feminism, Inspiration

Liberty Enlightening the World

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 1 Comment

With America and the world, in post-Trump election turmoil, I found myself thinking about America’s core values and ground rules. The United States of America is a country built by immigrants […]

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Activism, Equality, Human Rights

We The People: Obama’s farewell Address

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 8 Comments

Although inevitable, I can’t believe the day has come. President Obama presented his farewell address. Every politician has his/her pros & cons and opposition & supporters. But whatever your opinion is […]

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elections, Human Rights, Inspiration

Inner Post USA election debate

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

Losing the dream of each other while each-other is the core word or value in what (i personally) strive for. How is it that I lost track of the needs […]

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Advocate, Human Rights, humanity, Inspiration

Super Gays & Equality

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 7 Comments

Yesterday Amsterdam hosted the annual World/EuroPride event. A colorful event full of festivities and extrovert parties. Although these celebrations carry a serious message of equality and the (still occurring lack thereof), […]

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Activism, Equality, Human Rights

Be Inspired: The Essence of Life

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

We live in a high-tech, technology filled world. I will be the last one to tell you that this is a bad thing. Personally, I love the ability to open […]

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Equality, Inspiration

Be inspired: Challenge your views

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Dalia Mogahed, who served on Obama’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2009, manages to reflect on the connections between the current rising of Islamophobia, 9/11, the effect of […]

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feminism, Inspiration, stereotypes

5 ways to save the world

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 6 Comments

Most of us know that the choices we make when it comes to shopping for food have an impact on the environment. I guess we are clear on the big […]

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Activism, Climate Change, Consumerism, Environment

Be Inspired: Think outside the box

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 5 Comments

Richard Turere, a young Masai man, from Nairobi, shows that by thinking creatively we can not only solve our own problems but also help others and build futures. By being […]

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Environment, Inspiration

The Connection between Beyoncé’s formation and Mandela’s rugby world cup

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OK, ladies, now let’s get in formation The timing of Beyoncé’s latest video could not be better. Not only does the video represent black women in all their diversity and beauty […]

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Activism, Equality, feminism

How good stories can cure a Westerners poor perception of Africa

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 6 Comments

I bet you thought the title didn’t quite match the cover image of the (American?) skyline? It’s actually one of Africa’s many great skylines. This particular one is Nairobi, Kenya. […]

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Equality, Good news, stereotypes

How art connects you, me and the slums of Kenya

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 1 Comment

The only thing separating us from each other are six simple handshakes. So, you know someone, who knows someone and before you know it your fist bumping Barack Obama. As […]

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Activism, Art, Education

How good and bad news influence global development

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 5 Comments

Yesterday Bill Gates visited the Netherlands. The Dutch newspaper, NRC next, published a short article about how Gates focuses on the good news rather than the bad. According to the newspaper, one […]

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Development, Goals

Heroes: The White Helmets

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 7 Comments

We all know the big charities and NGO’s of today’s development and humanitarian scene. When I say UNICEF, Oxfam, Save the children, Red Cross and International Rescue Committee, you probably […]

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Humanitarian Aid, Syria

Be Inspired: Nature is Speaking

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 12 Comments

Take a few minutes to listen to what Mother Earth, Ocean, Soil & Forest have to say to you. If they could speak in words besides actions, this is probably […]

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Climate Change, Consumerism, Environment, reblog

Be Inspired: David Bowie, the activist

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Most of us probably know David Bowie for his music, fashion statements, and flamboyant appearance. There is no doubt that he was a one of a kind artist who elevated […]

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Activism, Advocate, Equality

Slaughter the beast with art & laughter

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst Leave a comment

Try to beat a well-fed beast and you will fail. Let’s not try to beat the beast with what it embraces. Fear and hatred cannot be used to force surrender on […]

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Activism, ISIS, Syria

Be Inspired: Education & Equality

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

It’s a given that some people struggle with more prejudices in life than others. Making it extraordinary when they beat all odds. Sakena Yacoobi is one of these people. An […]

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Advocate, Equality, feminism, Inspiration

Be Inspired: gender equality

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

With the new year just around the corner, we want to give you some inspiration to kick off 2016. In January, we will publish our first of many monthly Netflix […]

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Equality, feminism, Inspiration

5 art projects showing the other side of the refugee crisis

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 5 Comments

Follow my blog with Bloglovin 1 Although this project dates from World Refugee Day 2013, it is still relevant today. World Refugee Day is an annual event organized by UNHCR […]

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Activism, Freedom, Refugee

The scientist from Syria

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 1 Comment

As anti-refugee and anti-Muslim sentiments seem to be trending in today’s global media conversation, we feel the importance of countering some negative stereotypes. These oversimplified formulations aren’t always bad. They help to create quick […]

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Inspiration, Kindness, Refugee

Be Inspired: Refugees Welcome

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Thursday, the first 163 Syrian refugees, of the planned 25,000, arrived in Canada. This is what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said before their arrival: “First of all, thank you for […]

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Ethical, Human Rights, Kindness, Refugee

5 impressive advocacy campaigns on climate change

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

Lists. Everybody makes them from time to time, and especially now, at the end of the year, they seem to pop up everywhere. Best gender empowerment films on Netflix, top […]

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Activism, Climate Change, Consumerism, Environment

The 21st Conference on Climate Change made simple

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 3 Comments

It’s almost time for the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Say what now? That’s a mouth full. The 21st Conference on […]

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Climate Change, Environment, United Nations

Voicings of freedom

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 2 Comments

Today it is the 2nd of November. Did you know the 2nd of November is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists? No? Don’t worry, I didn’t either. […]

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Freedom, Human Rights, Press

Shop till you drop but do it at IKEA

Featuredby Mechteld Schiphorst 3 Comments

We all know that when a country is in need there are organizations to help out. Better yet, we expect it. Look at the current refugee crisis. Refugees are trying […]

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Consumerism, Humanitarian Aid

Be Inspired: Democracy vs. Tyranny

February 6, 2017by Mechteld Schiphorst 2 Comments

  Democracy can be considered the fairest but most difficult political system. There is nothing more challenging than team work, listening to one another and providing the same value and […]

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Activism, Inspiration, social media

America’s Domino Effect

August 4, 2016by Mechteld Schiphorst 4 Comments

With the American Democratic vs. Republican presidential race in full-blown speed, I can’t help but wonder about the follow-up effects of the upcoming election. Cause truth be told, the American […]

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elections, Freedom, humanity

Watchlist: Freedom of Speech

April 19, 2016by Zoe Van Schoor 1 Comment

April’s Watchlist is centered around a subject that is at the heart of many news stories of late: Freedom of Speech. If we are to take a minute to look […]

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Activism, Freedom, Watchlist

Watchlist: Youth & Conflict

March 13, 2016by Zoe Van Schoor 4 Comments

The theme of March’s watchlist is one that is starting to gain momentum in the international conversation regarding conflict and peace efforts. That is the topic of youth and conflict. The […]

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film, Watchlist

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