Why I Hate International Women's Day
International Women’s Day… I still hate you.
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Solidarity
11 pieces of writing filed under Solidarity.
Representation Matters: Films by Women
I love movies. I live for award season and try my hardest to watch everything that has been nominated. Despite the lack of representation across any and all forms of diversity. It’s my version of the Super Bowl.
Women For Women International
Around the globe women face barriers to equality whether that be fighting for pay equity or fighting sexual and gender-based violence even in their own home.
The Case for Teaching Consent
No means no, right? Seems straight forward. Add in hormones, immaturity, cultural norms, media messaging, relationship nuances, etc. etc. and things start getting not straight forward fast. Yet, no still means no and teaching our…
Reflecting on 2021
This last year has been a roller coaster of an experience all around. When I reflect over 2021 regarding progress for women the roller coaster ride analogy stands true. And I don’t anticipate that ride slowing down going into…
NIÑAS ARRIBA
In 2009, Gina Chavez and Jodi Granado were teaching English in El Salvador at the Maria Auxiliadora, a Catholic all-girls school that aims to educate the “poorest of the poor.” One day, they asked their senior class who wanted to…
Undefining and Redefining Masculinity
When we first endeavored to create an organization focused on creating a world where women and girls could thrive, we explored many avenues and ideas. One of these ideas was to create forums for boys and men to explore how they…
Time Poverty
While we were researching material for our episode 3 of the House of Apis® podcast: How to be a “Good Girl”: The Impact of Culture and Context we came across research around the concept of Time Poverty; we knew the concept but…
Sugar Dating: Nothing Sweet About It - What you need to know
What exactly is “Sugar Dating” or “Sugaring”?
Building Equity in Film and TV Production
So, a funny thing happened when we were seeking a trademark for our organization. We stumbled into something amazing and needed in the space of film and television production.
VOICE: Amplifying Women and Girls in Crisis
VOICE is a cutting-edge feminist organization working to end violence against women and girls in conflict, crisis, and disaster settings around the world.