Mental health is an important aspect in the lives of every individual around the world. The presence of a strong and stable support system is essential for those who are dealing with some form of mental illness. This support system includes friends, family and the community at large. Families with members who have a mental […]
Empowering with Art Series: India’s Priya’s Shakti
In December of 2012, the world’s eye was on India and unfortunately not on the many beautiful aspects of the Indian culture rather the focus was on one of the worst results of patriarchal culture that many countries suffer from, gender based violence. Under the spotlight was the gang rape and murder of a young […]
Empowering with Art: Panmela Castro of Brazil
In this week’s piece in the Empowering with Art Series, we are heading to Brazil, the largest country in South America. It was not until 2006 when Brazil passed its first criminal law against domestic violence, the Maria da Penha Law on Domestic and Family Violence. This law was named after Maria da Penha, who […]