Sadly, 570 million women around the world are subject to violence. Those victims need a strong justice system that can protect them and a positive, safe community that can help them reach their potential. Miriam Chura fights injustice by facing it with her actions such as leading other women and recognizing other women's leadership skills on her team. Ruth Lawino tells women that they shouldn't … [Read more...]

Women's empowerment is when we promote a woman's self worth, their ability to make their own choices and their right to influence social changes for themselves. There are many principles that come with Women's empowerment such as treating everyone fairly at work and also promoting education and professional development for women. Empowering women is extremely important because it helps them reach … [Read more...]

There are many issues in our world when it comes to equality and human rights which is why it is so important to empower women. We are seeing some progress towards gender equality as there is more education on the subject as well as more accessible healthcare for women's issues. However, there are still problems revolving around job creation and equal pay. By empowering our women and investing in … [Read more...]

Sex trafficking is an industry that harms millions of women around the world each year. Kristi Van Es is the Founder of Offspring Project which she created after she went on a visit to India. Offspring is a training center for the victims and they typically accepts girls that come from a referral from a partner organization. Obviously women who were sex trafficking victims live with a lot of … [Read more...]

Human trafficking happens when someone is transported into a situation of exploitation which can include forced labor, forced marriage, or prostitution. All around the world it is estimated that there are 20 to 40 million people being trafficked today. It is a lucrative business which is a shame as it makes about $150 billion a year for the traffickers. Most of those affected are women as 71% of … [Read more...]

People can feel lonely, even if they are in a relationship and converting from that loneliness to reestablished connection is not easy to do without some mental strength. This feeling of being alone can lead us towards more of the same. The key is to start looking at yourself and practicing kindness towards your inner being. Look for help and try not to hide in isolation. Other people can help you … [Read more...]

There’s a lot of talk about the global movement aiming to empower women, but actions always speak louder than words. There are some things we can all do that will be worth more than just discussions and verbal support. Reach out to those who find themselves in crisis. Perhaps this help can happen through vocational training, medical and financial help, or some other initiatives that will help … [Read more...]