Michelle Truong (she/her) is a researcher and evaluator who is passionate about working in partnership with activists and movements to advance social justice and human rights worldwide. Prior to joining Global Fund for Women as Learning and Evaluation Officer in March 2021, Michelle was at the International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC), where she worked on organizational … [Read more...] about Michelle Truong
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Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians
SYDNEY – Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistreatment of female lawmakers and staff. Under broad changes aimed at empowering complainants in workplace gender-related disputes, employers will be required to … [Read more...] about Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians
Reclaiming Technology and Innovation to Support Feminist Organizing Globally: Global Fund for Women’s Work with the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum
Global Fund for Women is proud to be playing a leadership role in the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition on Technology and Innovation. The United Nations is organizing Generation Equality in 2021 as a global rallying point to catalyze new and better investments and commitments toward gender equality. Inclusive feminist technologies are increasingly … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Technology and Innovation to Support Feminist Organizing Globally: Global Fund for Women’s Work with the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum
Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan
TOKYO – An online advertisement featuring a woman saying the debate over gender equality is outdated has sparked furore in Japan for being sexist, a month after an outcry over sexist comments by the former Olympics organizing chief saw him step down. In the advertisement, which was released on Monday to promote an evening TV... … [Read more...] about Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan
UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic
UNITED NATIONS — The UN’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVID-19 pandemic — not arguing about preserving sexual and reproductive rights for women as it... … [Read more...] about UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic