Dear Friends, I really do have the best job in the world. I get to meet some pretty badass women around the world – and those recent collaborations during Black History Month in February and now during Women’s History Month in March have reinforced my commitment to gender justice movements. Women inherently know that gender equality is as important to … [Read more...] about Letter from Latanya: Why Gender Justice is “Fundamental” This Women’s History Month
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A DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES FROM TWO-TIME ACADEMY AWARD–WINNER SHARMEEN OBAID CHINOY AND GLOBAL FUND FOR WOMEN Fundamental: Gender Justice. No Exceptions is a character-driven documentary film series presented in five short episodes. Each episode shines a light on grassroots activists and community organizers who are fighting for gender justice and … [Read more...] about #FundamentalFilm
Nearly half of women face gender discrimination almost every day
Sixty-three percent of Americans believe there will always be gender discrimination in the US, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans about their opinions on gender inequality and found half of the 1,000 women surveyed reported facing gender discrimination nearly every day. Of the 1,000 men surveyed, 72 percent agreed that women still... … [Read more...] about Nearly half of women face gender discrimination almost every day
Global Fund for Women Proposal on Women’s Leadership and Climate Resilience among Top 100 Candidates for $100 Million Grant from the Macarthur Foundation
Marie Stopes International (MSI), One Acre Fund, and Population Media Center Join Global Fund for Women as Authors on the Proposal, a Top Candidate in the “100&Change” Competition SAN FRANCISCO, CA (February 27, 2020) –A proposal co-submitted by Global Fund for Women, MSI, One Acre Fund, and Population Media Center is among the 100 highest-scoring … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Women Proposal on Women’s Leadership and Climate Resilience among Top 100 Candidates for $100 Million Grant from the Macarthur Foundation
Dozens of HIV-positive South African women forcibly sterilized
JOHANNESBURG — A scathing new report reveals that dozens of HIV-positive women were forced or coerced into sterilization after giving birth at public hospitals in South Africa. The Commission for Gender Equality’s report this week says it investigated complaints by at least 48 women of “cruel, torturous or inhumane and degrading treatment” at the … [Read more...] about Dozens of HIV-positive South African women forcibly sterilized