There are over 400,000 kids in the United States child welfare system, more commonly known as foster care. These children and teens typically face myriad barriers, such as the lack of a permanent and stable family, and limited access to Read More
How Does Sex Trafficking Happen?
You may think that human trafficking happens somewhere far away and to people much different from yourself. But the truth is: human trafficking exists in every country in the world, and possibly even in your hometown. In the United States, Read More
Broadening Our Women’s Issues Advocacy to the LGBTQIA+ Community
Why we must make efforts to extend our love and advocacy to the LGTBQIA+ community. Broadening the Initiative Each year we celebrate Pride Month to recognize the hardships that the LGBTQIA+ community face as they struggle for acceptance and equality. Read More
A Crisis Within A Crisis: The Disparate Experience of Refugee Women
Today is World Refugee Day, an internationally recognized day for a crisis that has swelled the corners of the world and is proliferating every day. The word “refugee” stems from the French word réfugié, originally referring only to Protestants who Read More
Breaking Paternal Gender Roles in Parenting
Redefining gender roles in parenting and what it means to be a father. What is the Role of a Father? With Father’s Day coming up this June, it is the perfect time to acknowledge the consequences of enforcing strict, parental Read More
How To Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month! This month is a time dedicated to celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community. Whether you identify as LGBTQ or are an ally, everyone can join in the celebration of love. It’s great to attend a parade Read More
Violence Against Transgender Women: A Growing Crisis
Amid the parades, celebrations, and rainbow capitalism that make up Pride Month, it’s important to remember that we have a tremendous way to go before we achieve liberation for LGBTQ people. One especially shameful issue that must be discussed more Read More
The History of LGBTQ Rights in America
Part of celebrating Pride Month is understanding the history of LGBTQ rights. It’s been a long road for folks to be given the freedom to love who they want to love and be who they want to be. And we Read More
Planning for Retirement as Women: 9 Tips to Know
Making plans for the future can be tough for anyone, but sometimes especially for women. Retirement planning is particularly difficult for women for a variety of reasons. For example, women tend to prioritize paying off debt and saving up for Read More
Live Your Dream Awards Stories: Amanda
Here at Soroptimist, calling up our newest cohort of Live Your Dream Awards recipients to tell them they’ve been selected is one of the most special times of year. For these women, the cash grant they’ll receive might mean a Read More