Rape is one of the most painful, disempowering experiences that a person can live through. Unfortunately, we live in a world where rape is underreported. Additionally, there is a great degree of silence and misinformation about the issue. Because of 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.
“I Am A Survivor of Teen Dating Violence” – April Lee Hernandez
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be the girl to end up in an abusive relationship, especially because I did not grow up in an abusive home. Which is the stigma that accompanies abuse; we Read More
10 Signs You’re In An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
Physical violence is not the only sign of an abusive relationship. Emotional abuse is another way that unhealthy relationships manifest. Emotional abuse is broadly defined as when the actions and attitudes of one person cause another individual to experience negative Read More
April Hernandez-Castillo: Let’s End Teen Dating Violence
When you think of February you probably think of Valentine’s Day and chocolate hearts. But did you know that February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? This month we are joined by April Hernandez-Castillo, a motivational speaker, author, and Read More
10 Myths About Sex Trafficking
People who are interested in helping women live better lives should learn as much as possible about social realities that can negatively impact them. One social institution that plays a particularly powerful role in preventing women from living freely and Read More
5 Problems Women Still Face in 2017
Although 2016 marked several important victories for women, there are still many challenges that American women face in 2017. Learn more about each problem below and join LiveYourDream.org to find out how to be part of the solution. Sadly, some people think Read More
Where Do We Go From Here?
I don’t know about you, but I feel like I’ve been riding an emotional rollercoaster these past few weeks. Tensions are running high within our government, our communities, and even within some of our families. Regardless of your political affiliations, Read More
Oil Development (DAPL) & Violence Against Native Women
Three years ago, I sat in the Department of Interior and watched President Obama sign the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act 2013 (“VAWA”) into law. President Obama said, Tribal governments have an inherent right to protect their people, Read More
I Work So Women and Girls Have Choice and Opportunity
The other day, I was in a creative writing class. The instructor asked what we all did for a living. I said I worked in the communications/marketing department of Soroptimist/LiveYourDream.org, an organization that empowers disadvantaged women and girls to follow Read More
Too Close to Home
Luz Aponte, a survivor of domestic violence, speaks candidly in this public awareness announcement about her niece who recently lost her life to domestic violence. As a nonprofit whose mission is to improve the lives of women and girls, LiveYourDream.org/Soroptimist’s staff is Read More