Wins for philanthropy, gender parity in politics, young women in tech, and more!
July 12, 2019
Check out this Forbes article to learn how the 2019 Women's World Cup marks a significant milestone not only in soccer, but also in philanthropy.
Thanks to an initiative by the Leadership Council for Women in National Security, 15 presidential candidates have pledged to seek gender parity in their senior national security appointments should they become president. - NPR
“Tech is continuously evolving and is part of every industry. It’s really important that young people – especially young women – consider working in tech to shape the future." - The Guardian
Read an NPR review of international journalist Isha Sesay’s first book Beneath the Tamarind Tree, which provides a definitive account of the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram and highlights why their story still matters.
Actress Halle Bailey will play Princess Ariel in the upcoming live action movie, The Little Mermaid. Bailey is the first Black actress in more than 20 years to be cast as a Disney princess. Read this Op-Ed from NBC about this major win for representation.
According to new research, sexual violence is on the rise both inside and outside of wartime contexts and women remain the primary victims. - The Guardian
WATCH:Moments after the U.S. Women’s National Team won its fourth World Cup championship on Sunday, Nike released a minute-long ad celebrating their victory and supporting their fight for gender equality.
