Glass Ceiling & Gender Diversity

Unforgettable moments for women’s human rights Feminist movements have the power to disrupt the status quo and radically alter the course of history. Despite new challenges and the rollback of rights for trans- and cis-gender women, girls, and historically marginalized people, we saw that when activists rise … Continue Reading about 10 MAJOR GAINS FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN 2019

Last month I shared my reflections on why supporting indigenous feminist organizing is integral to the fight for gender justice. This month, having just returned from the Nairobi Summit and fully in awe of massive uprisings against inequality taking place around the globe, I am reflecting on the power and the … Continue Reading about Letter from Latanya: The power of movements; reflections on the Nairobi Summit; and Global Fund for Women’s new office in Brooklyn, NY

JOHANNESBURG — The insect-eaten money fluttered in pieces to the floor. For global music star Angelique Kidjo, that image of her grandmother having to use a closet as a bank is driving her desire to see African women leap the many obstacles to obtaining credit — and respect. The Benin-born singer, one of … Continue Reading about Iconic singer hopes to close $42 billion financing gap for African women