guest post by Lindsey Knapp, Executive Director, Combat Sexual Assault Sexual assault in the military has gotten out of hand. With more than 26,000 Service Members raped every year, and more than 64% of them stating that they were retaliated against for reporting, the problem actually seems to be getting worse by the day. But
Combat Sexual Assault Read More »
In 2012, Mount Saint Mary’s University released its inaugural edition of The Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California, and it has since become a valuable resource for advocates, business leaders, elected officials, and engaged citizens. This year was no different. As organizers prepared for the event, tickets went quickly and by
The Cost of Being a Woman Read More »
We’re off and running on another election cycle. The Republican presidential primary officially kicks things off on January 15 with the Iowa caucuses, followed by New Hampshire on January 23. With former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley running for the top spot and Vice President Kamala Harris running for re-election with President Biden, women political
When Women Run We All Win Read More »
As Gloria Steinem once said, “The Equal Rights Amendment is simple. It affirms that women have the same rights as men under the Constitution.” While the recent four-day art installation and activation – DENDROFEMONOLOGY: A Feminist History Tree Ring – brought the historical fight for women’s equality to the forefront, the evolution of the Equal
Women Connect4Good Partners With ERA Coalition Read More »
Positioned as a focal point to galvanize positive action, Tiffany Shlain’s sculpture, Dendrofemonology – A Feminist History Tree Ring, inspired four days of exciting events on the National Mall in Washington, DC. A coalition of 20 feminist organizations gathered to present exciting programming, inspiring speakers, a feminist art parade and much more. After a year
Activating a Feminist Future Read More »
Imagine living in a just world, where governments have taken responsibility for ending legal gender inequality. A world where violence and discrimination are no longer tolerated, and the law is written to protect and promote the human rights of all women and girls. Equality Now believes that world can be a reality, but that gender
Creating a Just World for Women and Girls Read More »
We’re all aware of the impact of gender bias and are quite confident that – despite what many may think – it still exists. How do we know? Numerous studies have proven it. But more importantly because most (if not all) women have experienced it. Ageism on the other hand is not as quantifiable because
Gendered Ageism Is the New Sexism Read More »
Award-winning journalist, producer and media executive, Pat Mitchell continues to broadcast women’s stories – elevating their leadership and ideas to change the world–mimicking in Project Dandelion the way a dandelion spreads its seeds on a puff of air. Pat points out that the dandelion exists on every continent in the world because it has one
Project Dandelion Spreads the Seeds for Climate Justice Read More »
Guest post by Asha Dahya Where were you on June 24, 2022? Do you remember how you felt when you heard the news that Roe v Wade had been overturned by the US Supreme Court? What kind of emotions did you feel when you realized we had taken 50 steps backward on bodily autonomy and reproductive
Reproductive Justice Must Be the Goal for Our Reproductive Decisions Read More »
With so much going on in the world today, it’s hard to determine which issue(s) will drive voters in the upcoming midterms, and who they will choose to represent them. Young women (ages 18-29) in battleground states are motivated in large part by women’s rights – namely abortion and the Equal Rights Amendment – and
Women Change the Conversation with Vote and Leadership Style Read More »