Toxic Femininity, 25 July 2021 Kicking off our Women with Words Recap series with our recent meeting on toxic femininity! As a platform that provides a safe space for women and girls to express themselves and deliver their speeches, this was a particularly hot topic to discuss. And as the term is still relatively new …
Sparked by the trials of Ain Husniza, uncover how the Sekolah Agama experience has played a role in normalising period spot checks.
My First Public Speaking Competition By Ain Aissa It was about 2am on 29 December 2009 and I was alone, sitting cross-legged in front of a mirror in my hotel room talking to myself. I was a bundle of nerves and I couldn’t sleep, so I practiced instead. I took a deep breath, looked at …
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Speaking-up is Scary but Necessary By Ainaa Amirah Speaking up for myself My mom’s eyes were in utter horror as I jumped out of my seat, pointed at my homeroom teacher, and corrected what he said about me. After that meeting, my mom scolded me for being rude. As an 11-year-old girl, l was confused …
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The tragic killing of George Floyd has mobilised the whole world behind the Black Lives Matter movement as well as the global fight against discrimination. Even as the world grapples with the effects of Covid-19, brave souls risk their health and wellbeing to take to the streets to protest. Internationally, we see similar protests in …
People find passion challenging to encapsulate and describe. It can be anything and everything at the same time. Many have found time during the lockdown to discover their passions and reflect on their lives. Be it baking artisan bread, learning a new instrument, or finally starting that podcast you’ve always wanted to make – finding …
About the Speaking Stories Series The Speaking Stories Series chronicles anecdotes told by real people about their speaking experiences. Seek to Speak hopes to inspire more people to speak out through the connection they make with the stories shared here. We are also interested to hear your speaking stories! Every story published will be credited …
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With most parts of the world on lockdown and many fighting for their lives, we are living in uncertain and terrifying times. There is a general feeling of helplessness and despair when we turn on the news and contemplate our new reality. However, with the rate of infections falling and the world working together on …
During this time of turmoil, it is important to stay motivated and inspired at home. Therefore, Seek to Speak is starting a new biweekly series called “Stellar Speeches” in which we chronicle a collection of speeches connected by a common theme. This series is intended to share impressive speeches that excite, embolden, and educate! This …
