It's up to us women, to help other women, when we see something or when we hear something. Every year, more than 30'000 women die because of domestic abuse, about 148 every day, and that was before the pandemic. Twice as many women were killed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Domestic homicides are the tragic end of a cycle of abuse and violence. When a female loses her life, it is not without predictions, there are incidences of verbal and other forms of violence. The pattern

Zainab Fasiki is a Moroccan illustrator and cartoonist particularly committed to the defense of women's rights. She is also the founder of the "Hshouma" project, an educational, free and participatory platform that aims to replace the lack of sex education, taboos at school and among family members. The word "Hshouma" in the Maghreb dialect means "shame" or "that which is shameful", like a taboo that you cannot talk about with others, neither in family nor at school. She crea

With the pandemic, many had to switch to online meetings, calls and trainings. So we basically transferred our work environment into our private home. We also "invited" work misconducts and sexual harassment in our "home sweet home". Not by choice! Women are paying such a high price and still trying to put a brave smile on their faces. But the reality shows that there is more home and private violent acts, people unlashing and letting steam off at the expense of women's lives

A couple decades ago, starting my professional life and going through months of job hunting I got into a temporary position. A large company, mainly male workers, blue and white collars. Industrial environment. Female workers were manager's assistant and secretaries. I was there on a temp mission so I usually try to do my job the best I can. I'm not playing politics and really maintain a low profile. One of the managers was friendly, very friendly. Too friendly. Calling me ho