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http://www.cwfa.org/why-the-u-s-has-not-and-should-not-ratify-cedaw/ So I honestly wanted you guys opinion on this, because there are points in here I agree with to an extent but there also are certain representations that accepting this law brings. But I can understand certain points, so I wanted to know what others say. Its extremely funny to me though that America … Read more

Op Ed: Who is Responsible for the Death of these Babies?

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                                      By Alexandria Lloyd When you think of large numbers of deaths, do you picture young children and infants? Probably not. Well for some that is not a luxury they can afford. An infant left for dead in the Alto do Cruzerio in Brazil is not a distant idea. When a mother has a child … Read more

Op Ed: Ending Sexual Trafficking

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                                                 By: Julia Treadway Imagine being ten years old and having your parents tell you to go pick up something from the neighbors down the street. Imagine walking there with no shoes feet hitting the hot pavement, preparing yourself to beg for food. Then imagine walking up to the small store and being taken to … Read more

Hibo Wadere speaks about her experience with FGM

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Hibo Wadere was circumcised as a young girl.  In her book, she discusses her fight against female genital mutilation in the United Kingdom and how her own circumcision has affected her life and relationships. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-36101342

Rape in Rural Alaska

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https://broadly.vice.com/en_us/article/when-a-woman-is-raped-in-rural-alaska-does-anyone-care The article discusses the experience of several school teachers in Alaska who have been raped and/or sexually harassed and the school systems attempts to cover it up.

Op-Ed Women’s Access to Education

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by Chelsea Scott It’s almost impossible to believe that it’s only been two years since young Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai was discharged from getting shot in the head just for wanting an education. An essential key that we often take for granted, are the cause of death many girls around the world. Just imagine yourself … Read more

#ECUWithoutMe Diversity Campaign

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Personally, the most beautiful aspect of being exposed to a University campus is the diversity! There are so many races, ethnic backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives that all come together to create an atmosphere called college. Unfortunately, despite the wonderful cultures coming together, voices tend to be left out. During our class we study global cultures … Read more

Solidarity

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Dear Students: It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with you this semester in the classroom and with our blog. You have so many gifts to bring to the world. Please never doubt that you can make a difference. I look forward to seeing what each of accomplishes in the future. I … Read more