Editor's Note

This year, we’re honoured to share that FemAsia Magazine has been shortlisted for the Asian Media Awards 2024. We acknowledge the journey we’ve taken together, the writers, readers and all who share our vision. The journey has not always been easy. From

The Tangled Roots of Identity “In all of us, there is a hunger, marrow-deep, to know our heritage – to know who we are and where we came from.” Alex Haley As I watch my young son grow in a

As I sit here typing this note, I am struck by the ephemeral nature of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. It is easy to get caught up in the routine of daily life and forget to take

Social media can play a significant role in the creation of identity and alternative narratives. They provide a platform for individuals to present themselves to the world and to connect with like-minded people. Creating content for social media can be

  No one enjoys their morning cup of tea or egg hoppers in Sri Lanka. Instead, many Sri Lankans stand in line at gas stations, hoping they can get enough fuel to make it through another day. The country has

1. Rania is a 35-year-old woman who recently divorced her abusive husband. Despite the end of their marriage, Rania’s ex-husband continued to harass and intimidate her through social media and other online platforms. Rania’s ex-husband would send her threatening messages and post

2021 is a challenging year. While much of my time this year has been spent on parenting, I have continued to work hard on many other humanitarian projects. Today, FemAsia Magazine reaches about 50,000 readers worldwide, with the support of its new

‘We do not listen as we used to’ is a complaint we often hear, especially in this era of advancing technology. In my adolescent years, my father always said to Listen attentively before responding. When I conduct sessions for

I believe in empowerment and specifically female empowerment.  Despite the progress in women empowerment over the years, women find themselves unable to own their voice across the world. This is because/the discriminatory laws and social norms remain unchanged even today.

♥  Story 01 It is at 3 am. Reem’s fingers busy typing the report on her laptop. The deadline is tomorrow. A mother’s schedule is unpredictable. Her 6 months old baby and the household work keep her busy during

The word ‘Art’ covers a broader spectrum of various creative endeavours.  It ranges from Painting, Poetry and Music to Drama, Sewing and sculpting.  I think painting is a unique language you use to communicate with others. It expresses the idea

Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom. Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus My interest in Minimalism is not a recent

    2020 seemed to be a very promising year. Everyone was making new plans. Then, COVID-19 pandemic struck.   It hit us when we least expected. It was sudden and unprecedented.  We slept in one world and woke up in an entirely

    When I was growing into adolescence from childhood, my dreams started to shift as well. From an ardent longing to fly from mountains to paddy fields, I began to think about robots doing my homework and booking holidays in the

  The Ugly Topic Of Ragging The ugly topic of Ragging once again came into the limelight after a video went viral on social media recently. A bunch of new students from a reputed university in Sri Lanka

    Last month I found myself composing a project proposal on British Muslim women and their new identities. I was shortlisted for the project and called in for an interview. The proposal outlined the emergence of British Muslim women with new

“When a woman thinks she is nothing, the little sparrows cry. Who can defend them on the terrace, if no one has the vision of a world without slingshots?” ― Fatima Mernissi Women through the

FemAsia steps into a brand new year spreading its wings, soaring the sky, reaching new heights! We, at FemAsia, are really excited and committed to bringing more intense and thought-provoking content this year. I take this opportunity to thank our readers across

I was searching for some images online, for an article on Muslim Women. It came as no surprise for me that I could not find a proper image. Instead, hundreds of pictures of burka-clad women covered in black from head

In early March this year, I was invited to present a research paper at a conference in Istanbul, Turkey. “I’ve never left Istanbul, never left the houses, streets, and neighbourhoods of my childhood,” says Orhan Pamuk in his Memories and the City.