This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A recent TikTok video that has been liked by almost half a million people encourages girls to record themselves putting one finger down for every time they have been sent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Navajo Nation — a Native American territory that spans Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah in the United States — recently had a 10-day streak of zero COVID-19 related deaths. The population of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Unlike some business sectors known for poor gender parity, the nonprofit space is a professional field with a tremendous number of talented women. Women make up the majority of nonprofit employees,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Let’s start with the statistics: India is home to close to 18% of the world’s population and 50% of it is female. Currently, only 39% of Indian women are formally…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One year ago, I posted the question, “Who does home care fall on?” I warned that COVID-19’s abrupt impact on home dynamics was falling disproportionately on girls, and particularly, girls of color…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Only about half the world’s women can make their own decisions on sexual consent and health care, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning such limited rights stand in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s not often that something innovative and potentially game-changing comes along in the field of strengthening human rights, particularly when it comes to the rights of women and girls. Launched…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 18-year-old Gaby lives with her mom, dad and four brothers in the community of La Unión, Honduras. A soccer player and avid churchgoer, she’s also known for being rebellious, stubborn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. No need to beat around the bush: Doctors can be confusing. Medical jargon can be daunting. Add in institutionalized, gender-based medical bias and outdated terms that often stigmatize infertility and pregnancy loss, and you’ve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Girls experience gender and sexual violence in schools around the world, and South Africa is no exception. Research has shown how learners, and girls in particular, are vulnerable to violence. Despite the country’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Women of all backgrounds have been bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s devastating impact. In fact, 70% of all health care workers and first responders worldwide are women. And it’s not just female…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a new study, researchers found a link between an outdoor science program and higher average science grades, as well as an increase in a measure of science knowledge for…