Mary Robinson's keynote at Women Funded, women facing challenges in negotiations, and more!
October 4, 2019
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Read the newly released report by The Women’s Philanthropy Institute on the Women & Girls Index: Measuring Giving to Women’s and Girls’ Causes ([link removed]) . The 45,000 US organizations dedicated to serving primarily women and girls received 1.6% of all donations made in 2016.
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Read here ([link removed]) for the three most common challenges women face in negotiations.
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The field of economics is hostile to women, especially black women. A new study finds that black women had to take the most measures to avoid possible harassment, discrimination and unfair or disrespectful treatment. - New York Times ([link removed])
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Read an opinion piece ([link removed]) from Melinda Gates about why she is committing $1 billion to promote gender equality.
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As a part of her royal tour, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is standing up for women's rights and meeting with South African lawmakers, educators, and activists to learn more about the struggles women face in the country. - Refinery 29 ([link removed])
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Actor Geena Davis is speaking out against the portrayal of women in films. Research finds that of characters in leadership positions, women were four times more likely than men to be shown completely naked. - The Guardian ([link removed])
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WATCH: Former President of Ireland and climate justice advocate, Mary Robinson, spoke at Women Funded 2019: Leadership for a Changing World ([link removed]) about the importance of women taking the lead on the climate crisis.
"I am now aware that we have a crisis and an emergency and we have to recognize that this means that our backs are against the wall...Climate change is a manmade problem and requires a feminist solution"
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