Society

Waiting for my meal at a lunch bar in Groningen, I find myself smiling at the thought of the gripping work project I am rounding off and the so awaited power yoga class tonight. I barely notice the stranger standing by my side, a big smile on his untried face. “What’s your name?” he asks me and follows up with “How old are you?” Caught off guard, I almost retort, …

In the Women’s Month, let’s take a moment to unearth an often swept under the rug discussion about a mental illness that is affecting millions of women all over the world1. A mental illness that, unfortunately, isn’t high on the agenda of the institutions that can make a difference. A mental illness that is on the rise2 and has the second highest mortality rate worldwide3: eating disorders.

Have you ever been bullied by another woman in the workplace? If yes, you aren’t alone. According to research, 70% of women have been bullied by a female boss. Sadly, I fall into this category, too. At last, after three years, I have the mental strength to share my experience and what I have learned from it and how we – women together – can take small steps to become …

The International Women’s Day is over, and so are all inspiring social media posts, and I want to ask you: what are you going to do from now on to support gender equality? To help you with the answer, I have compiled a list with four easy ways how you and I can create a ripple effect with small acts done on a daily basis.