March 20, 2020
Although COVID-19 appears to be affecting men more than women, let us not forget the social and economic disruption caused by the virus that will likely hit women hard. "The vast majority of nurses, flight attendants, teachers, and service industry workers are female, and their jobs put them on the front lines of the outbreak." - Politico
Because of the mandatory lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19, women who are experiencing domestic violence are trapped in their houses with their abusers. - TIME
During Sunday's Democratic presidential debate, Joe Biden announced he would be picking a woman as his running mate if he is the Democrat's nominee. But, who would be on his shortlist? - Washington Post
"How the Coronavirus Will Send Us Back to the 1950s:" As parents are forced to choose how to divide child and housecare work, "women's independence will be a silent victim of the pandemic." - The Atlantic 
COVID-19: Where women are ahead of men: hand washing. "We need to make sure men don’t feel too macho to worry about germs.” - New York Times
During Women's History Month, here are 10 ways to honor the work of motherhood. - Washington Post
Perspective, from the Forbes Civic Nation: If civic engagement benefits all of us, why are more women involved than men?
Read a feature on the increase of violence against women in India. "With the increasing crime against women, the society need to work together to control gender injustice and women empowerment."

Click here for five short films by women, about women. Topics include: birth control, body positivity, new mothers and their relationship with their bodies after giving birth, a Holocaust survivor who becomes a heavy metal singer, and the ostracism of single women in China.
WATCH: "Her Body Can" is a new children's book that reminds girls to love themselves. The book depicts a plus-size girl achieving her dreams and living life unapologetically.

Sharing: The Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation have collected a great list of resources for non-profits that is worth checking out. Send us whatever you’re finding helpful, inspirational, and innovative to [email protected] and we’ll share with the community!

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