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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Food for Thought: Women and Food Insecurity
Although health experts often recommend having at least three well-rounded meals a day, an overwhelming number of people are unable to do so due to food insecurity. Defined as lacking access to enough nutritional food […]