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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (Blog)

Stand up to violence against women and girls by participating in the UN's #16DaysofActivism!

My Work as a League Representative at the UN: The Fourth World Conference on Women (Blog)

Little did I guess when I agreed to represent the League of Women Voters of the United States at the United Nations that it would be such a fulfilling 20 years.

One of my primary memories that sticks with me is that of our work at the Beijing Women’s Conference, a conference convened by the UN in 1995 to achieve global gender equality.

Take Action on International Day of the Girl Child (Blog)

International Day of the Girl Child is a day to acknowledge and raise awareness that no nation in the entire world has achieved equality for women or girls.

What can you do on this International Day of the Girl Child 2023 to advocate for girls’ peace, security, education, safety, equality, web access, and full human rights, and how can you participate in this day’s events from wherever you are?

Congressional Budget Riders Could Make DC Less Safe (Blog)

While Congress is home on the August recess, negotiations are continuing on the final budget for the fiscal year. Oftentimes, negotiators use riders on the budget to appease either side to move forward on the main bill. This blog will dive into the threat these riders pose and what they mean for DC’s future.

Reflecting on the UN’s 2023 Commission on the Status of Women (Blog)

The United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. The CSW is instrumental in promoting women's rights, documenting the reality of women's lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Food Waste: Why it Matters & What We Can Do (Blog)

Over one-third of the food produced in the US is never consumed — it is wasted. Food waste means all resources to grow the food are also wasted — energy, labor, water, and fertilizers. The energy loss alone is enough to power 50 million homes annually.

Championing Equality at Home & Abroad: My Experience as a UN Observer (Blog)

Since its Founding in 1945, the United Nations (UN) has played a role in advancing international peace and harmony. The League of Women Voters (LWV) has had “Observer” status at the UN from it’s the UN’s 1945 inception, since major LWV goals such as improving governance and the rights of women are inextricably linked to the security and well-being of peoples everywhere.

This blog explores UN Observer Paulette Austin's experience promoting equality within and without the US.

International Women's Day & Creating a Safe Digital Space for Women (Blog)

While the digital age brings opportunity, it also brings the risk of disparity. For example, did you know that of the total workers in artificial intelligence, only 22 percent are women? And amid a global analysis of 133 artificial intelligence industries, it was found that 44.2 percent demonstrated gender bias?

Here are ways to create a better digital world for women and girls.

We Need Local Climate Action Plans (Blog)

A concerted global effort is needed to fight climate change, yet global commitments to reduce carbon emissions are inadequate and slow.

Local, regional, and state efforts are needed to step up the pace. Local governments have an important responsibility to move our communities in the right direction. And that requires a plan.

Why Oceans are Part of the Climate Solution (Blog)

Even if you live a thousand miles from the nearest coast, oceans —which make up nearly seventy percent of our blue planet — affect your life. As human carbon emissions warm our atmosphere, the ocean absorbs both CO2 and heat, buffering us from the worst effects of our excess. But giving us that protection has changed the oceans we depend on.