The Glass Door study just examine the specific occupations where women earn less than men and the few where they earn more. So, for example, women who are computer scientists with the same level of experience, earn 72 cents for every dollar by men. The catch is that the occupations where women earn more than … Read more
This months Google Doodle was really interesting to me. A sophomore girl in Washington, DC won the contest – the theme was “What makes me..me” Akilah titled her Doodle “My Afnocentric life” — the Doodle includes symbols of black heritage and signs representing the Black Lives Matter movement. Akilah says “As a child, I attended … Read more
I came across this organization and found it quite beautiful. Girls Not Brides seeks to stop child marriages and promote education and a better life for young girls. They primarily focus on countries in Africa. In particular, I found this article on an Ivory Coast teen who struggles to support their cousin who was forced … Read more
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/19/asia/pakistan-humans-new-york-bonded-labor/ while there are men and women used for this labor, a video I watched said that women were more susceptible. It is amazing how there are things going on in the world like this that no one even knows about. I am so glad this is going viral.
A recent UN report documents the importance of a new program called Safe Space which targets women who have been married off at a young age. It recruits them to learn new skills and eventually return to pursue an education. I thought this was a timely story considering the She’s the First event on March … Read more
The British company Coexist will now give women time off when they’re menstruating and it will not be considered as sick leave. The director of the company said that it was a necessary move to counteract the taboos associated with menstruation. Considering there is a portion of women who regularly are debilitated by their menstrual … Read more
February 24, 2016 Highlights RTI International will host a conference to generate actionable solutions for ending gender inequalities April 12-13 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina The conference will highlight successful evidence-based gender research and practice, strategize solutions, and broaden intervention implementation in usual care settings domestically and internationally http://www.rti.org/newsroom/news.cfm?obj=C9E615B2-01DA-0C99-DCEB13841B0AF5A6 download image
Domestic violence is never OK. Yet in 29 countries around the world, one-third or more of men say it can be acceptable for a husband to “beat his wife.” Perhaps more surprising: In 19 countries, one-third or more of women agree that a husband who beats his wife may be justified, at least some of … Read more
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/study-finds-anti-aids-vaginal-ring-partially-protects-37129397 Two studies have recently reported findings indicating that vaginal rings coated with anti-AIDS medication do provide modest protection against acquiring HIV. The ring is inserted monthly and is safe to use. It cut infections by less than a third, which leaves room for improvement. It was more effective in women 25 and over, … Read more
International Women’s Day Event This is a Passport Premiere Event!! East Carolina University students, faculty, staff, local invited guests, and partners from our global community join together to celebrate International Women’s Month throughout a day of women-focused discussions. Thursday, March 3, 2016 Mendenhall Great Rooms Please register for sessions you plan to attend or for … Read more