International Women's Day - A Conversation with Gran

The history of International Women's Day commenced in the 1900s and has sought out to highlight and act on a number of pertinent issues including women's rights to work, gender equality, education, human rights, and so on. I had the absolute honour of engaging in conversation with my grandma, Vijaya Ben and mum, Nina to discuss grandma's story. Gran discussed her childhood in India, her limited formal education, the migration to Kenya after her arranged marriage, the transition to a new way of life, and so forth. This conversation may be confronting (and possibly difficult to imagine) for some; however, it is interlaced with strength, resilience, courage, fearlessness, and love. Both women may have had different narratives; however, they are truly remarkable in the qualities of strength and empowerment they possess. Having 3 generations present during one conversation was an absolute gift and one I hold dear to my heart. Having the good fortune of discussing the past, present, and future for women in my family has been a deeply reflective process and one that will be ongoing for future generations. A very Happy International Women's Day to everyone celebrating it. Feel free to share this conversation 😀!