Gender Equity

Black women who perceive racism at work, in housing, or with the police have a 26% higher risk of coronary heart disease than those who don’t.

A new study shows that women, as well as the youth, have influence in their respective communities despite men being traditionally seen as leaders.

Stereotypes around parenthood are having a lasting effect on the gender pay gap, which has not budged in 20 years, according to a new study by Pew.

The report examines the unique challenges women in the criminal legal system face and provides the clearest look at how the pandemic impacted women’s incarceration …

Throughout Oceania — a region comprising the Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand — harmful gender stereotypes mean adolescent girls are often systematically oppressed by violence and discrimination, which can have…

Consider the video camera outside your window. Does it give you a sense of safety or of being watched? The wearable tracker on your wrist—will it help you instill better health…

Companies and investors are increasingly committing to promoting gender equality. Almost 350+ AVPN members have stated gender equality as one of their priorities. As evidenced by the IFC, gender equality…

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to set aside the constitutional right to an abortion has sparked a global debate about the role and value of reproductive rights — and about…

This investment case and the underlying research and analysis has been supported by the Reproductive Health Investors Alliance with the overall mission of increasing the total amount of philanthropy and…

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has long been veiled in silence and taboo. But thanks to grassroots activists, massive progress has been made to end it.