Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month of January to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime. NOW members know that we cannot step away from the bipartisan commitment to protect and empower survivors of all forms of human trafficking; to […]
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In advance of the October 2024 Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, this open letter was sent to UN Member States on behalf of 628 civil society signatories from 110 countries working on issues related to gender equality and women’s rights, peace and security, human rights, humanitarian assistance, and protection of civilians.
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In 2025, the global community will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March
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Originally published by Morning Star https://morningstaronline.co.uk/ HUNDREDS of women and allies in Britain joined the International Women’s Strike today to demand systemic changes that “prioritize the survival and well-being over profit.” The strike, led by Global Women’s Strike (GWS) and the Women Rising coalition began yesterday and will see a range of actions take place
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Throughout history, women have faced egregious discrimination and unfair treatment in comparison to their male counterparts in the workforce. Without a doubt, sexism and capitalism coexist as a force women in the United States had to fight and pave their way through. Yet, there is still much more progress to be made. Many battles won
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In my early 20s I worked as a receptionist in a private medical office. The main doctor was also the owner and my boss. The staff were all women, including my boss. She was in her late 30s and seemed to have it all. Her career, her house, her car, her kids, and her husband.
Healthcare has always been, and always will be, an ever-changing field full of challenges. I am currently employed at a not-for-profit nursing home as a counselor and have witnessed the devastating effects COVID-19 has had on our residents and staff. Nursing homes are often thought of as depressing institutions full of abuse and neglect. From
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