After over 100 years of fits and starts, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)— a proposed amendment to the Constitution that guarantees equal rights for women—has become a hot topic this election cycle, which could bode well for its publication. Simply put, the ERA says, “Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or
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When Jensine Larsen was 19 years old, she went to the Amazon forest as a journalist and worked with women struggling to feed their families as a result of oil contamination. These women asked her to “be their messenger – to tell their story to the world.” Their plea was something she realized was universal
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About the Horton Award The Horton Award recognizes individuals or organizations who are dedicated to social or environmental causes and have used management skills to benefit society. This award is named for Professor Ray Horton, who established social enterprise as a program at Columbia Business School. “Global progress toward gender equality in the law has
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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
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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
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Are you ready to move forward to Lead YOUR Intention? To become the CEO of your own life? Whether you want to advance in your career, connect with your family or lead in your community, Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead, has an opportunity for you to network with women who are
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guest post from World Pulse One Inspiring Story of Connection and Impact, from Cameroon to Uganda and Beyond, with World Pulse “[My Mentor] Arrey Echi is a very beautiful, selfless soul [and] welcomed me with open arms.” – Jackline Brenda Lanyero, Uganda “When women are heard and connected, they can transform the world for the
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Girls Inc.’s mission is simple; they are inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Working with 70+ affiliates nationwide, the organization’s programming focuses on the development of the whole girl through a combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming. This approach equips girls to lead fulfilling and productive lives,
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The Future is NOW! Developing Leaders for a Promising Tomorrow, was the theme of this year’s Diversity Women Business Leadership Conference, and once again Dr. Sheila Robinson and her team at Diversity Woman Media exceeded all expectations for the annual event. While conference hosts around the world have struggled, postponed, and lost out to social
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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
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