How to show a young woman her worth? Give her a mentor
by Devotha Mlay, Managing Director for Programs, Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative If you are a young girl in Tanzania, you will grow up believing that you are weak, that you are less important than boys, and that your main purpose is to take care of the family. You will grow up believing that being …
Five Ways to Create Safe and Harassment-Free Workplaces in a Time of Crisis
by Jenny R. Yang, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute, and Batia Katz, Research Assistant, Urban Institute This blog by was originally published on the Urban Institute website on April 15, 2020. Millions of Americans are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, from health and home care workers to food service employees to grocery store cashiers. Nearly 17 …
Supporting Women and Girls During COVID-19
On the heels of Women’s History Month, the growing Coronavirus pandemic reminds us that as our world faces new challenges and opportunities, women’s courageous and informed leadership is more important today than ever before. Our vision is to see all women embrace their powerful roles as leaders, create opportunity, and generate a ripple effect that inspires, emboldens, and activates women and girls …