October 15 is the International Day of Rural Women
International Day of Rural Women is observed each year on October 15. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, and “recognizes the contribution of rural […]
International Day of the Girl Child
The International Day of the Girl is celebrated every October 11. It was established on December 19, 2011, in an effort to acknowledge the struggles that girls worldwide continue to face. It also aims to […]
International Youth Day 2022
August 12 marks International Youth Day. Established on December 17, 1999, by the United Nations, the event aims to acknowledge the efforts of young individuals in working towards a more progressive future. The current theme […]
Women in Leadership: Where Are We?
Women’s place in leadership has come a long way. Launched in 1995 and endorsed by 189 states, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action provided a framework for governments to create policies with the aim […]
Why Reproductive Rights Empower Women
Despite the various advancements in gender equality, women’s reproductive health rights remain a contentious topic. In spite of its prevalence, women’s ability to decide what happens to their bodies continues to be challenged, especially in […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year is, notably, the 21st anniversary of the event. It began in the 1970s with small grassroots movements, and the opening of the first rape crisis center: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]