When I was in high school, I was a major Swiftie. Like all teenage fans of Taylor Swift circa 2006, I assigned a song to every one of my adolescent crushes, whether it was mutual or unrequited. Ryan wasn’t exactly Read More
Category: Activism
Learn how to take action for women’s rights and gender equality with guides, resources, and success stories from activists worldwide.
Growing Up In Miami, Staying Safe Meant Staying Smart
Though I’m 19 years old and living away from home, my mom still gives me the “stay safe” speech every time I go out. “Text me every 2 minutes, don’t get in a car with someone you don’t know, don’t Read More
The Moment I Realized I Was A Feminist, Too
Feminism seemed to be hanging on the lips of all my teachers in high school. But for whatever reason, I didn’t want that word to touch my lips. In fact I wasn’t a feminist. While my teachers pronounced that they Read More
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Why do we need an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? This UN holiday, falling on November 25 each year, recognizes the continuing violence women and girls face worldwide purely because of their gender and calls for Read More
What is the Planet 50-50 campaign?
In 1995, global leaders came together at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. There, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was introduced as a vision for women and girls to have equal rights and Read More
Understanding Domestic Violence for Relationship Virgins
Being a relationship virgin doesn’t just mean lacking sex experience. It also means being naïve about all the nuances, struggles, and excitement that comes with it. When we talk about relationship virgins, we too often consider that it means having Read More
30 Days of Affirmation for #DVAM
What if, instead of generating more fear, we generated hope, bravery and community? What if, instead of focusing on heartbreak, we named the ways in which we can keep our hearts strong? Each day this October we’ll share ONE new Read More
The Feminist History of Red Lipstick
You may know that red lipstick makes a bold fashion statement, but do you know the history behind this classic shade? Many women throughout history have sported hues of crimson and ruby lips to communicate their social status, leadership and Read More
How Domestic Violence Affects the Workplace
Each year, 5.3 million acts of domestic violence occur against women 18 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. In fact, every minute, nearly 20 people are physically abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence is verbal, Read More
Feminist Film Club: The Hunting Ground
The Hunting Ground is a film that will shake you to your core and rip away blissful ignorance. The 1 hour and 43 minute documentary brings sexual assault on campus to the front and center, and forces you to confront these Read More