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 killed by Louisville police officers in her home in March. We need to invoke our heroes—from Ruth … [Read more...] about Letter from Latanya: The U.S. Election Has Consequences for Women and Marginalized Communities around the Globe
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16-year-old becomes prime minister for a day in Finland’s ‘Girls Takeover’
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 southern Finland stepped into the shoes of... … [Read more...] about 16-year-old becomes prime minister for a day in Finland’s ‘Girls Takeover’
#GrantLikeAGirl: Meet the Global Fund for Women Adolescent Girls Advisory Council
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 present our Adolescent Girls Advisory Council. The Council, made up of 12 girls from 12 different … [Read more...] about #GrantLikeAGirl: Meet the Global Fund for Women Adolescent Girls Advisory Council
25 years after UN women’s meeting, equality remains distant
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 holding up equality for women. Addressing the opening session... … [Read more...] about 25 years after UN women’s meeting, equality remains distant
Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’
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 event’s official declaration: “Women’s rights are human rights.” The international community... … [Read more...] about Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’