*This article originally appeared on Elle.com. Click here to view on their site.* Twenty-five years ago, my native country of Rwanda faced a genocide that killed nearly one million people. Over the course of 100 days, thousands of women were raped and killed, children were smashed against walls, and men were slaughtered—all because they were […]
Busting Misconceptions Around Women and Decision Making
Unfortunately, misconceptions and double-standards persist when it comes to how women make decisions and whether they are as effective as men. But, what’s one of the best ways to improve your organization’s effectiveness around decision-making? Make sure women are included in the process. Organizations are now expected to do more with less, while continuing to […]
Is Your Cause Worth Fighting For? What We Can Learn From Women Airforce Pilots
25,000 applied. Only an elite group of 1,074 were accepted. They were the trailblazing women known as the W.A.S.P. (Women Airforce Service Pilots) who brazenly pushed through barriers and opened doors for women in World War II, by serving our country from 1942-1944. And they risked it all for an idea that could change the […]
The Global Gag Rule: What to Do
“Trust yourself and trust your own voice. Women speaking up for themselves and for those around them is the strongest force we have to change the world.” — Melinda Gates On January 23rd, an an anti-abortion executive order was signed. It is the Global Gag Rule, and its consequences will affect and limit women’s reproductive […]
Take Action to Eliminate the Gender Pay Gap
“As women, we must have the humility to see the world as it is, but the audacity to envision it as it could be.” – Reshma Saujani Founder, Girls Who Code This year feels different already. It’s a big month for all of us, and we are being called to own our power. This year, […]