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 […]
Period Poverty: Who Does It Affect?
At the present time, approximately 500 million people find themselves in period poverty. Defined as the lack of accessibility to menstrual products, period poverty may come in the form of expensive sanitary supplies and unhygienic […]
LGBTQIA+ Rights and its Progress in Asia
On June 5, 2022, Silom’s streets were lined with banners and people donning rainbow colors, marking Thailand’s first Pride Parade since 2006. The massive presence of and support for the LGBTQIA+ community signifies a shift […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence – November 25
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women was started by The United Nations General Assembly in 1993. The day is observed on November 25 and raises public awareness about violence against women. […]
Reviewing Lesson Activity From Women For Change Project
Center For Girls (CFG) recently hosted seven workshops between 19 September until 27 October 2021. We reviewed what women leaders have learned over the past five years from the Women For Change Project. These workshops […]