February 21, 2020


** Leader's first week at Women's Funding Network ([link removed])
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"While we are all proud of WFN’s success, we are hungry to do more. Our movement to defend and expand all person’s right to determine their health, security, and power is one that is constantly evolving. Together we are creating new ways to fight for our shared dignity. We can, and will, win the future. Thank you for joining us. " ([link removed])
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A new study finds that "fiscal policy choices that address gender equality create more economic opportunities for women, increase growth, and reduce poverty and inequality." - International Monetary Fund ([link removed])

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Despite the fact that women are more politically active than men, a new survey finds that women also are disproportionately among the most disengaged and least-likely to vote. - Politico ([link removed])

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The murders of a woman and girl in Mexico have sparked outrage throughout the nation for the government's inaction against gender-based violence. The president's response has been largely criticized. - New York Times ([link removed])

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This Wednesday was National Vet Girls RISE Day, which recognizes the dedication of the nearly 2 million U.S. veteran women. - Iowa State Daily ([link removed])

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A landmark ruling in India has granted women equal rights in the armed forces. - CNN ([link removed])

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Learn more about the "eco gender gap:" because women are disproportionately responsible for the domestic sphere, eco-friendly marketing is largely aimed at female audiences, which runs the risk of communicating sustainability is only women's work. - The Guardian ([link removed])

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WATCH: Artist Harmonia Rosales replaces white men with Black women in famous works to spark conversations about the lack of representation of women of color. "I want my daughter to grow up proud of her curls and coils, her brown skin, and for her to identify as a woman of color, a woman of value."

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