Call It What It Is: Use Words to Empower Women
Words are powerful. The way that we talk about common issues shapes the beliefs and norms we have about them. Changing the language we use and the conversations we have allows new ideas to form […]
OGBV: What is it and How Do We Deal With it?
UN Women has put together a Youth Toolkit to raise awareness about Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV). In this post, we will outline the most crucial highlights of the Toolkit, delving into every angle of OGBV […]
The Ukraine Invasion: a Crisis for Women
As the conflict in Ukraine rages on, we are looking at how women and girls in this crisis are disproportionately affected. Since February 24th, 2022, the world has watched as Ukraine continues to endure the […]
Human Rights Day, Are We Doing Enough?
International Human Rights Day is observed on December 10, and marks the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by The United Nations General Assembly in 1948.
Taking to the Streets of Chiang Khong to Eliminate VAWG
On Friday 25th November 2022, a sea of orange took over the streets of Chiang Khong to spread awareness of the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 days of […]
Making Chiang Khong an Inclusive City for All
About UN-Habitat The Center for Girls Foundation has recently had the opportunity to work in collaboration with UN-Habitat in their initial research phase of possibly implementing the Her City project in Chiang Khong. UN-Habitat is a sector […]
The Consequences of Conflict on Women and Girls
Armed conflict is responsible for disrupting families, communities, and the progress made in human societies. Despite all members of society being affected, the consequences disproportionately hinder women and girls. Forced Displacement In the event of […]
A Woman’s Choice: Wearing What We Want
On September 16, 2022, an Iranian woman named Mahsa Amini died in police custody after being arrested for violating Iran’s veiling laws. These laws came into place after the 1979 Islamic Revolution and instructed that all […]
Protecting Our Youth: Covid-19 Pandemics Toll on Children and Families
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching effect on the lives of children and families. Confinement, concerns around sickness, financial insecurity, and lack of access to quality education have all taken their toll and disrupted […]
The Hidden Pandemic: The Impact of COVID-19 on Women
With the outbreak of COVID-19 came a host of changes, its threat to people’s health resulted in the death of millions, although its impacts were felt beyond the health sector. Changes were evident in the numerous […]