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 […]
6 Changemakers Working To End Period Poverty
Women and girls have the right to manage their menstruation without shame or stigma. Sadly, this is not always the case. Period poverty is a very real issue, found in countries across the world. But […]
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 […]
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is a month-long celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community. The intention is to honor those who took part in the Stonewall riots and commemorate the struggle for civil rights and equal justice. Pride Day is […]
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: […]
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 […]
Gender Inequality – What Are We Doing?
Globally, violence against women and girls is a major issue and is caused and perpetuated by gender inequality. Affecting not only women and girls, gender inequality negatively impacts the wellbeing, life quality, and opportunities of […]