Director of Women’s Rights Program of Open Society Foundations What would a gender equal world look like? How will we know when we’ve achieved it? “I like to think of… Continue reading Kavita Ramdas
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Director of Women’s Rights Program of Open Society Foundations What would a gender equal world look like? How will we know when we’ve achieved it? “I like to think of… Continue reading Kavita Ramdas
“If we could begin to understand why people act or make the decisions they do, then, couldn’t we start to make a positive step forward together?…” To read more visit: Women’s… Continue reading Choosing People AND Planet: Are Women in Your Definition of Sustainability?
Today, on #LesbianVisibilityDay, I recall how I collected the courage to become authentic. It had been six years since I delicately disclosed to my teenage son that I was dating… Continue reading Mom, I Always Knew You Were a Lesbian
The feeling of separation hurt me; I saw myself as capable, intelligent and equal, and that this odd leg should be a characteristic that was overlooked… To read more visit: Women’s… Continue reading Disability Discrimination: Innocent but Blatant
When we hear “women’s health,” we should picture everything from the food labels that warn us about the hidden, unhealthy. When you hear “women’s health,” your mind is likely drawn to… Continue reading What is Women’s Health? It’s More Than You Think
When a woman does not have control over her own body, she no longer has control over her own life. Abusers know this, which is why they want power over… Continue reading Texas Abortion Ban Endangers Victims of Sexual Violence
He didn’t care about my consent. He didn’t care about my feelings. To him, I wasn’t a person worthy of respect. My name is Hannah Downing. I live in San… Continue reading Sexual Harassment in High School: When Saying “No” is Not Enough
When Kate Valente packed for college, she did not pack pepper spray. Although the lists she consulted online for female college students always included pepper spray or mace for walking… Continue reading Saying Goodbye to Safety: All-Female Mills College Turns Co-ed
Under the pressure of protest and chaos, I calmly provided healthcare to a white police officer just shot by an African American suspect. I remained an astute professional when called… Continue reading Your Cultural Identity is a hidden Treasure
On September 1, the new Texas abortion ban went into effect. The law makes abortion illegal after six weeks. It allows for women, health care providers, and anyone “aiding and… Continue reading Why I Support A Woman’s Right to Choice
