For many romantics, February means sweethearts, candy, and Valentine’s. However, did you know that February is also Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? It’s a time to reflect on what a healthy and loving relationship looks like while raising awareness about 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.
Inspiring Girls to Lead and Succeed
Girls have a natural ability to drive positive change, a trait that shines even brighter when they are given the right resources and opportunities. In recent years, young women like Greta Thunberg, Emma Gonzalez, and Malala Yousafzai have showcased this Read More
Empowerment Isn’t a Privilege—It’s a Right: How We Can Lift Women and Girls Together
As a Black woman in the professional financial field, I’ve often found myself as the only one who looks like me in the room. Breaking barriers for myself hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve learned that empowerment isn’t just about Read More
Women’s Political Representation and the Path to True Equality
The Current Landscape Despite significant progress in gender equality, women’s political representation remains far from balanced. Globally, women hold only 26.7% of parliamentary seats, a statistic that highlights the ongoing gender gap in leadership. In Canada, women make up about Read More
Strong, Smart, and Seen: Changing the Narrative for Women in Media
When I think about the movies, TV shows, and advertisements I grew up with, one thing stands out: the women I saw on screen didn’t always look or feel real. They were either damsels in distress, glamorous sidekicks, or the Read More
International Day of the Girl: October 11
In December of 2011, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl. Since then, October 11 has been honored around the world as a monumental day to call attention to the injustices that young Read More
2024 Walk for Women Recap
As Women’s History Month concludes, we want to express our deepest gratitude to you for your support during our Walk for Women event. Your commitment to empowerment has made a significant impact, and we’re thrilled to share a recap of Read More
Equal Pay Day- What Causes the Gender Pay Gap?
What is Equal Pay Day? Equal Pay Day falls on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Equal Pay Day is a symbolic day that represents how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Read More
Women’s Rights History in the U.S.
When the U.S. was first established, a woman was considered a man’s property. It took decades of persistent work and sacrifice by women’s rights activists to change that.
A History of International Women’s Day
What is International Women’s Day? International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated every year on March 8, to recognize and honor the achievements of women throughout history, and to raise awareness about gender equality and women’s rights. How did International Women’s Read More