April 10, 2020

“The Women’s Funding Network began more than 30 years ago with the belief that by democratizing philanthropy through local funds created by, and for, women, we could dismantle gender inequity region-by-region across the globe.” – Elizabeth Barajas-Romån, President and CEO of the Women’s Funding Network, on How Gender Lens Funding Can Improve COVID Response.
Sara Blakely, the CEO and founder of Spanx, announced she is giving $5 million to support female-run small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. To apply, click here. - Forbes
Women are losing more jobs in Coronavirus shutdowns. According to the U.S. Labor Department, more than 700,000 jobs were eliminated in the first wave of pandemic layoffs last month. Nearly 60% of these jobs were held by women. - NPR
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, the United Nations is advocating immediate global action to end all forms of violence against women and girls. - United Nations
Women comprise the majority of frontline healthcare workers globally in tackling the coronavirus crisis. So, where are the women leaders in the coronavirus task forces? - World Economic Forum
With everyone panic buying amidst the coronavirus pandemic, there is a shortage of menstrual products, leaving many women with lower incomes without basic essentials. - New York Times
Human Rights Watch calls on all countries in Europe to "guarantee safe and timely access to abortion care for women and girls" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools." A new documentary, based on Monique W. Morris' book of the same title. This is the school to prison pipeline. - New York Times
WATCH: COVID-19 is hitting LGBTQ+ communities harder than most. "As in all emergencies, the most marginalized are also the most at risk."
The WFN werc.space has set up a resource page to help you find the support you need and help support those around you.

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