As a passionate advocate for gender equality, I firmly believe that empowering women is a moral imperative for sustainable development. Unlocking women’s potential to drive meaningful change will help create a better future for all. The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 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
The Lasting Impact of the Live Your Dream Awards
I’m Julia, and I want to share a bit of my story with you. A story that wouldn’t have been possible without incredible supporters like you. When I was born in 1974, my family was involved in a restrictive religious 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
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.