Annual 8M Visual Arts Acquisition Awards seek to increase gender diversity of national cultural heritage and public art collections
I loved the life I lived as a nun, and I miss it a lot, but Benja is my priority now. I spend my time taking care of him and enjoying our relationship. It's my new life, and I love this one too.
Over the years, I’ve developed a reputation of being a fighter. I’m not interested in conversation or negotiations—I want justice for my clients and am always ready for the next challenge.
I silently prayed, waiting in fear for whatever was about to happen. A few minutes later, I felt a sharp pain in my genital area as my flesh was cut off. They gave me no painkillers or anesthesia as they cut; the pain overwhelmed me, and I lost all my strength.
Rider Sisters has become a social responsibility. It shows the wonders women can accomplish together. As female skaters, we share a path, and we are opening opportunities for other women.
I am convinced all people should have the opportunity to be who they feel they are; not who society says they should be. Earning my legal identification as a non-binary and transgender person is proof that after being consumed with insecurities, pride is possible.
My neighbors heard me screaming and called the police. They found me in a pool of blood with a severed hand on the floor. My other hand was almost detached and could not be saved.
All of these achievements have come because of, not in spite of, my rural upbringing. Those tough lessons allow me to be of service—not just to women and children, but to an entire nation.
When my name was announced, my heart swelled with happiness and pride. I was making history without meaning to.
The protest had an increased urgency, as that very issue is due to be settled in Colombian Constitutional Court in the coming months.
My husband, 10 years my senior, shouted at me for no reason. He would often beat me with his belt and throw me out of the house. Other times, he would grab me by the hair, throw me on the floor, get on top of me and choke me.
The men took advantage of our desperation and ignorance, using us for their pleasure and paying nearly nothing.