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Why we’re hoping for the best and preparing for the worst outcomes this November We lost a gender justice hero, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. May her memory become a movement. We are also mourning the death and lack of justice for Breonna Taylor, a Black medical worker who was shot and … [Read more...] about Letter from Latanya: The U.S. Election Has Consequences for Women and Marginalized Communities around the Globe

Associated Press — A 16-year-old girl ceremoniously assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day for the “Girls Takeover” program — part of the UN International Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality. Aava Murto from the small village of Vaaksy in … [Read more...] about 16-year-old becomes prime minister for a day in Finland’s ‘Girls Takeover’

Young people and particularly adolescent girls are driving today’s gender justice movements and building a more just and equitable world for all. In recognition of this reality and in line with our commitment to intergenerational feminism, Global Fund for Women is thrilled to … [Read more...] about #GrantLikeAGirl: Meet the Global Fund for Women Adolescent Girls Advisory Council

UNITED NATIONS — Twenty-five years ago, the world’s nations came together to make sure that half of Earth’s population gained the rights, power and status of the other half. It hasn’t happened and the UN chief urged people everywhere Thursday to “push back” against the forces … [Read more...] about 25 years after UN women’s meeting, equality remains distant

UNITED NATIONS — Addressing the UN General Assembly last week, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina noted a milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing women’s conference that produced a global roadmap for gender equality and a ringing rallying cry that became part of the … [Read more...] about Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’