We still live in a world where women are being targeted for being women. 

It doesn't matter that it may not be as prevalent in your country. 
If you are a woman, if you are a man, this should bother you. Women should never be regarded as second class citizens, because we are not second class citizens. I am grateful to live in a country in which I have the freedom to wear, do and say whatever I please (though not always without consequence, due to the underlying rape culture). But I do understand that this is a luxury for some women. Our fight for equality can't just be local. We should advocate for women everywhere. My equality issues here in the United States feel like they pale in comparison to the issues that so many women are facing in countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. 
I don't want to make light of the issues that the women here face, but I do want more women  and men to rally together to support freedom and equality on a global scale.
I was disheartened an inspired to write this short entry after watching the following video by Afghan recording artist Aryana Sayeed:

She has received death threats because of her outspokenness, but she hasn't let that stop her.

I hope and pray that I will live to see freedom for women in countries like Afghanistan.

Until that time, I believe I need to spread awareness and advocate for equality as much as I possibly can.

xoxo.