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
Healing Through Hope: Mary’s Survivor Journey
Domestic violence is not only pervasive, affecting 1 in 3 women globally, but often derails women’s educational goals. For over a decade, Mary endured the devastating effects of domestic violence while her dream of becoming a nurse slipped further from reach. Now, Mary is on the path to empowerment. Read her full story.
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
UN’s International Women’s Day Theme
As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, the theme set by the United Nations, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” resonates strongly. Gender equality remains a cornerstone for building resilient communities, just economies, and a sustainable planet for future Read More
Shedding a Light on Human Trafficking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Human trafficking, a human rights violation, is a deeply rooted issue that affects millions of people worldwide, women and girls are especially vulnerable. It is often described as modern-day slavery, involving the recruitment, Read More
Miracles and Magic: A Special Thank You
Step into the holiday season and discover the magic of dreams fulfilled as we share heartfelt messages of thanks from incredible women from across the globe who have found new hope thanks to the Live Your Dream Awards! These women’s Read More
Get “Wired for Change” 16 Days of Activism
Every year Soroptimists, the organization that powers LiveYourDream.Org, and other members around the globe support the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. What are the 16 Days of Activism?People throughout the world unite to raise awareness about gender-based violence Read More