Nadifa Mohamed is a Booker Prize finalist for her novel “The Fortune Men,” a story about a false accusation and the tragedy that resulted.
Author: Geneva Abdul
German Parliament Backs ‘Milestone’ Gender Quota for Company Boards
The legislation requires many public companies in Germany to have at least one woman on the supervisory board.
Overlooked No More: Usha Mehta, Freedom Fighter Against British Rule in India
At 22, she helped establish the underground station Congress Radio, which amplified Mahatma Gandhi’s message of rebellion.
U.K. Community Leaders Aid In Vaccine Outreach in Ethnically Diverse Areas
Local initiatives across the country are working to dispel misinformation and encourage Covid-19 vaccination in communities that have been disproportionately hurt by the pandemic.
Tashnuva Anan Shishir, Transgender News Presenter, Makes History in Bangladesh
Tashnuva Anan Shishir’s triumphant moment came after a long fight for equality that included harassment, bullying and suicide attempts.
‘I Did Something Useful’: Unemployed Workers Take On the Virus in Temp Jobs
Some workers in devastated industries in Britain are finding solace and using their old skills as coronavirus testers, contact-tracing callers and hospital housekeeping workers.
BBC Pay Discrimination Ruling Is Disputed
A British equal rights commission found no evidence of illegal pay practices, but said the broadcaster needed to “rebuild trust with women.”
Lous and the Yakuza Makes Music From Her Life’s Darkness
At 24, the songwriter, singer and rapper has fled one war and lived through the aftermath of another. Now, bridging continents, she tells an autobiographical story with her debut album.
Jewelry Ad Featuring Interfaith Couple Sparks Outrage in India
The jeweler withdrew its forty-three second advertisement after Hindu nationalists accused the company of promoting “love jihad” on social media.
In South India, Amazon Builds Its Largest Office Yet
As Amazon signals its growth in India with its office in Hyderabad, its largest in the world, local business owners are pushing back.