Author: Center for Girls

March 30, 2022

Hmong Daughter-in-law: Women Had to Change

“Just being born as a woman in Hmong culture is wrong. I don’t know what to fight for. I have to accept my destiny. If I fight for my rights, most people would think that […]

March 28, 2022

Women’s Empowerment; Why It’s Important?

We heard the phrase “Women’s empowerment” or “Female empowerment” so often from world leaders and international governmental organizations. What exactly is women’s empowerment? Why is it important to solve global issues? And how can you […]

March 22, 2022

We Won the Robert D. Stillman Dignity Awards!

Center For Girls (CFG) is thrilled to announce that we won the Robert D. Stillman Dignity Awards from Global Fund For Children! We are honored to receive this award as it honors organizations responding to […]

March 18, 2022

5 Women Who Are Leading The Fight Against Climate Change

We now know there is a vital link between gender, social equity, and climate change. Around the world, women and girls are more dependent on but have limited access to natural resources. Regardless, they bear […]

March 8, 2022

International Women’s Day 2022

March 8 every year is International Women’s Day (IWD)! This year we continue to celebrate women and girls around the world that lead fights for injustice. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is “Gender […]

March 1, 2022

Zero Discrimination Day and Gender Equality

“Viruses such as HIV or COVID-19 do not differentiate between people, but societies do.” – UNAIDS. On March 1, we celebrate Zero Discrimination Day. This year’s theme is a continuation of 2020, which challenges the prejudices […]

February 26, 2022

Climate Change and Women – What is the Link?

UN Women has set the theme for International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022, which is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.” This theme intends to recognize the women and girls who are leading […]

February 22, 2022

What is Gender Wage Gap?

Since the second half of the 20th century, the number of women in the workforce has grown significantly. Women are now working long hours and pursuing higher education. Recent research shows that even though the number […]

January 27, 2022

How COVID-19 Affected Human Trafficking Across the World

The Covid-19 pandemic forced many businesses to reimagine their techniques and services, unfortunately, the business of human trafficking is no different. Yes, even human trafficking has a “new normal.” Here are some ways human trafficking […]

January 19, 2022

What You Can Do to End Human Trafficking

So you’ve come to terms with the fact that human trafficking is occurring around you. You’ve heard that the International Labor Organization estimates that there are 40.3 million victims. You know very well there could be victims […]