Millions of women are being let down by lack of support during and after menopause. We asked six, from Brazil to Bangladesh, to share their stories of fighting stigma, dealing with symptoms and supporting others… Ecuador‘Hot flushes are referred to as bochornos, meaning embarrassment in Spanish’ Albeley Rodríguez Bencomo, 51, Quito Her menopause symptoms areContinueContinue reading “‘Me and my menopause’: a view from women around the world (The Guardian)”
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Self-defense and strength in Ecuador (Ojalá)
QUITO, ECUADOR – In a dojo in central Quito, Ecuador, Ibeth Orellana Naranjo is learning how to throw punches, kicks and knock her opponent off balance. She has been taking private Muay Thai classes since November and already feels stronger. “I’m more confident in my body and ability to move. I realize that I won’tContinueContinue reading “Self-defense and strength in Ecuador (Ojalá)”
For many women in Colombia, peace never arrived (Al Jazeera)
SANTANDER DE QUILOCHAO, COLOMBIA – Clemencia Carabali did not know the number that appeared on her phone when it rang last June. She didn’t recognise the man’s voice on the other end of the call. “If you don’t leave the territory by 5pm today, you’re a dead woman,” Carabali recalled the man saying. Carabali reportedContinueContinue reading “For many women in Colombia, peace never arrived (Al Jazeera)”
“Mujeres de Pied” (Exhibition: Quito, Ecuador)
QUITO, ECUADOR – I participated in this photo exhibition titled “Mujeres de Pied” (Women on Foot) at the Numismatic Museum in Quito, Ecuador, from March 8-31. Various photographers from Ecuador participated in the exhibition, which featured images of women at work as a way to celebrate women’s unique participation in the economy for International Women’sContinueContinue reading ““Mujeres de Pied” (Exhibition: Quito, Ecuador)”
“Feminism and Photojournalism in Latin America” (Exhibition: Antwerp, Belgium)
ANTWERP, BELGIUM – I had the privilege of participating in this photo exhibition in Belgium – “Feminism and Photojournalism in Latin America” – with other talented women photographers from all over Central and South America. The exhibition ran from March-June, 2019 in a space called Mundana in Antwerp, Belgium. It was curated by Javier Perugachi.ContinueContinue reading ““Feminism and Photojournalism in Latin America” (Exhibition: Antwerp, Belgium)”
‘Big step but not enough’: Ecuador debates easing abortion law in rape cases (Reuters)
QUITO, ECUADOR – Gabriela doesn’t remember when she was raped, because she was passed out when it happened. The 27-year-old Ecuadorian psychology student had been taking anti-depressants and sleeping pills on a regular basis. One night, when staying at a friend’s house, she took the usual combination that “makes me not feel a thing,” sheContinueContinue reading “‘Big step but not enough’: Ecuador debates easing abortion law in rape cases (Reuters)”
Colombia’s New Killing Spree (The Progressive)
SANTANDER de QUILICHAO, COLOMBIA – In June, Clemencia Carabali received her first death threat this year. She was in her office planning workshops for the local community, when an unknown man called her personal phone and told her she had until 5 p.m. that day to leave the territory, or be killed. Then he hungContinueContinue reading “Colombia’s New Killing Spree (The Progressive)”
Indigenous Amazonian women demand end to extraction (Mongabay)
QUITO, ECUADOR – Nearly 100 indigenous women of the Ecuadorian Amazon spent five days protesting outside the country’s Presidential Palace last week. They were demanding a meeting with President Lenin Moreno and to personally deliver their political mandate. Authorities eventually agreed to a meeting between the protesters and the president, currently set for March 22.ContinueContinue reading “Indigenous Amazonian women demand end to extraction (Mongabay)”
Mujeres indígenas llevan cuatro días esperando por una reunión con el presidente de Ecuador (Mongabay LatAm)
QUITO, ECUADOR – Es el cuarto día que cerca de 100 mujeres indígenas de la Amazonía ecuatoriana protestan en las afueras del Palacio de Carondelet, residencia oficial del presidente del Ecuador. Llegaron el lunes a la ciudad de Quito para exigir una reunión con el mandatario Lenin Moreno y entregarle personalmente un documento que recoge todasContinueContinue reading “Mujeres indígenas llevan cuatro días esperando por una reunión con el presidente de Ecuador (Mongabay LatAm)”
Indigenous women march in Ecuador, vow to ‘defend our territory’ (Mongabay)
PUYO, ECUADOR – About 350 Indigenous women from across the Ecuadorian Amazon gathered here yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day, and, they say, to fight back against a system that violates their rights. Many women spoke out specifically against the extractive industries operating in their territories. They say these industries have caused forced displacements andContinueContinue reading “Indigenous women march in Ecuador, vow to ‘defend our territory’ (Mongabay)”
Kimberley Michelle Brown 