This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Women have been fighting for equal rights for generations, for the right to vote, the right to control our bodies and the right to equality in the workplace. And these battles have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hispanics In Philanthropy (HIP)’s President Ana Marie Argilagos released the following statement in honor of International Women’s Day: The contributions that women and girls make every day build economies, strengthen…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I recently returned from four-and-a-half years in Abu Dhabi where I established and directed New York University Abu Dhabi’s Executive Education programs. The vision for New York University Abu Dhabi…
My mother was a philanthropist. She caried out her philanthropy in our community through a practice we call, “isirika.” She supported the education of scores of children and invited many to live…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a national conversation takes place around women’s issues, the surprising lack of gender diversity in nonprofit leadership along with the issues that surround it can no longer be overlooked.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Boris Johnson says improving education for girls could be the single most effective intervention in some of the world’s poorest and most troubled countries. He wants people to be “angry”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today, we’re proud to release our first report titled Realizing Diversity, Accelerating Impact. As part of this report, our researchers examined the representation of women on leadership teams and board of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A Hewlett Packard internal report found that female employees applied for a promotion only when they believed they met 100 percent of the qualifications listed for the job, whereas male employees…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Overseas Private Investment Corporation officially announced 2X, its new women’s initiative on Wednesday, just ahead of International Women’s Day. Through the initiative, OPIC will invest $350 million in projects that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Women around the world are taking to the streets on International Women’s Day to urge faster progress on gender parity in economic opportunity, education and other important issues. The theme this year,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we celebrate the vibrancy, strength and resilience of all women and girls this month, we must also come together to make sure every young girl is supported, nurtured and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new report examining the gender structure and policies of 140 global health organizations shows that men dominate leadership positions. It also reveals that the majority of these organizations lack…