In a world where empowerment and equality are so important, organizations that champion these ideals hold a special place. One such organization that has been making waves for over a century is Soroptimist. If you’re looking for a meaningful way 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.
Preventing Human Trafficking: Addressing Root Causes and Supporting Survivors
Human trafficking is a human rights violation that affects millions of people around the world, especially women and girls. In our mission to empower women and girls, it is essential to address this problem and work on its prevention. In Read More
Understanding Workplace Discrimination Against Women: Know the Signs and What to Do
As a 29-year-old woman that has been in the workforce for over ten years, I have found myself juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet and many other women in my life have made similar confessions. With more women working Read More
Why is it Hard to Leave an Abusive Relationship?
In abusive relationships, the hardest part is leaving. Those not involved in abusive relationships wonder why the victim didn’t get out sooner. Or they are confused why the victim returned to their abusive ex. Leaving an abuser seems easy to those who have never experienced an abusive relationship. When I unblocked Read More
The Importance of Women’s Mental Health in the Workplace
There has been an increasing focus on mental health in recent years, recognizing its profound impact on overall well-being. While mental health affects everyone, it is essential to acknowledge the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Women are pivotal Read More
What to Do When Your Friend Returns to an Abusive Relationship
On average, women will return to their abusive partner 7 times before leaving them once and for all. During those times back and forth, friends of women in abusive relationships can feel their support isn’t enough, they feel helpless in Read More
A Journey to Self-Advocacy and Resilience
To thine own self be true This is a classic phrase nearly everyone has heard by the time they take a high school literature class. Navigating the world as a girl and now as a woman, this motto has been Read More
Education as a Path to Independence and Empowerment
Rebellion is, according to the Cambridge dictionary, “the act of opposing the ideas of people in authority and planning to change the system, often using force.” Marginalized people have shown time and time again that to obtain equal rights and Read More
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Love and Gratitude
The Essence of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is a day for honoring mothers and their significance in society. It was first proposed by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and has since grown to become a global holiday. Mother’s Day is celebrated Read More
We Need Better Representation for Women in Advertising and Media
A recent survey exposed the stark gap between men’s and women’s presence in advertisements from 2021-2022. Women occupied 57.3% of ads, while men took up 42.7%. Projections suggest that by 2028, women will control 75% of discretionary income in America. Read More