by admin | Mar 24, 2014 | Equality, News, Resources & Info, Women's Rights
The Scottish police department and local women’s advocacy groups have recently partnered to launch a new anti-rape campaign, “We Can Stop It.” The public awareness campaign addresses rape culture, male accountability, and the how laws in Scotland relating to rape have...
by admin | Mar 14, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
In 2014, we are still often exposed to opinions in media, print, and public that are overwhelmingly voiced or penned by males. As twenty-first century women continue to reclaim and create their own narratives, it is important to stand in solidarity and support women...
by admin | Mar 11, 2014 | Equality, Gender, Women's Rights
Saturday, March 8th marked International Women’s Day – a celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women globally. According to the International Women’s Day official website, the holiday, which is observed in dozens of countries, began in the...
by admin | Mar 7, 2014 | Articles, Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, Racism, Women's Rights
Equality in the workplace has remained a major public issue for some time now, and with good reason. Recent reports illustrate the gender inequity and pay disparities that still permeate most industries, and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) is only still...
by admin | Feb 28, 2014 | Articles, Equality, LGBTQIA+, Women's Rights
Today marks the last day of February, which also signifies the last day of Black History Month. Earlier this week, Autostraddle, the prolific girl-on-girl news and culture website, released a “megapost” featuring 100 LGBTQ black women in honor of BHM. Following their...
by admin | Feb 19, 2014 | Equality, Gender, Profiles, Women's Rights
If you haven’t yet heard of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, allow me to introduce you to one of the most rational, powerful feminists of our time. The Nigerian-born author, scholar, and equal rights activist divides her time between her home in Nsukka and in the United...
