Is Gender Equality a Numbers Game?
When I was younger, my mother would not allow my siblings and me to sit at the dining table before my father arrived home for dinner. And, in his presence, only my brother could speak. I was always outspoken and
Uabalika, a Movement to Empower all Women: Interview with Andra Massamba
Goal 5 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This goal remains as relevant and critical as when the UN first launched the SDGs in 2015. UNESCO reports that 31
Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria: Combative Legislation and the Issue’s Impact on the Economic Growth of Women
One major factor for the sustained oppression of women and girls in Nigeria today is female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C). Over the years, this issue has had a huge impact on the economic growth of women and girls. In
We the Change, Women Together Envision a Better Earth Through Better Business
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp Women CEOs Build on Collective Power It's the morning after the Oscars and I did it again. Despite all
Purpose-Driven, Planet-Minded: How to Lead in the 21st Century
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. “Assume people are doing their best with the information they have available.” That principle — assuming positive intent — is among the key elements of
’57 Chocolate: Empowering Young People and Farmers in Ghana with Tasty Chocolate
Kimberly and Priscilla Addison are the two Co-founders of '57 Chocolate, a luxury chocolate brand inspired by their Ghanian roots. Kimberly is a graduate of Boston College’s Arts and Sciences Program, where she obtained a Bachelors of Arts in French
Promoting Sustainability in Spain: Cristina Gallach
In June 2018, the Spanish government set up a special office for the promotion of the Sustainable Development Goals in the country. It created the position of High Commissioner for the 2030 Agenda of Spain as a landmark position. And
The Rise of Independent Eco Horror Fiction
There’s a fearsome female taking the underground horror fiction scene by storm, and rumor has it she is quite the force. She conquers with the might of a demigoddess and endures long after her opponents have faded into time and
Women are Changing Business for Good
Women owned businesses have been growing at an impressive rate in recent years, and the body of evidence showing that this is positive news for people and planet has been growing, too. According to the latest annual State of Women Owned
Leaving No Woman Behind: Delivering on the Global Goals for Marginalised Women Survivors of War
“As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. Recognising that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish to see the Goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and
My Business My Way: A Toolkit for Female Entrepeneurs
The Research What does the word ‘entrepreneur’ mean to you? If you look it up in the Oxford English dictionary, it’s described as ‘a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of
The Women’s March that changed American Politics
This was never about Donald Trump becoming President. It was an opportunity for women of all backgrounds, in locations around the world, from the penniless to the billionaires, of all races and religions, to come forward and say “I deserve