What Happens When We Invest in Girls’ Education
It is important that everyone receives an education, not just boys. In fact, education is a fundamental human right as protected in Article 26 of the Universal Human Rights. The positive impacts of girls’ education are […]
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: […]
8 Reasons Children Are Out of School
Education is the fundamental human right that every child has. It was reported that more than 130 million children are out of school. In many parts of the world, children still cannot attend school, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]