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Today, gender bias continues to create huge barriers for many women. Ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.
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Jane Does

Apr 5, 2018

We Took on Our School’s Sexist Dress Code, and We Won

We Took on Our School’s Sexist Dress Code, and We Won
Work space

Apr 3, 2018

The Legal Questions Raised by a Women-Only Workspace

The Legal Questions Raised by a Women-Only Workspace
Classroom Floor

Mar 22, 2018

Gender Stereotyping Has No Place in My Classroom

Gender Stereotyping Has No Place in My Classroom
Marina Goocher and a referee

Mar 8, 2018

All This National Champion Wrestler Wants Is a Chance to Compete

All This National Champion Wrestler Wants Is a Chance to Compete
NYPD Officer standing on corner at night

Feb 23, 2018

There's No Such Thing as 'Consensual Sex' When a Person Is in Police Custody

There's No Such Thing as 'Consensual Sex' When a Person Is in Police Custody
Boys in a classroom throwing paper airplanes at a female student sitting in front of them

Feb 16, 2018

Where Does #MeToo Start?

Where Does #MeToo Start?
Kids in Classroom

Jan 29, 2018

Let’s Stop Sexual Harassment and Violence Before They Begin With Comprehensive Sex Ed

Let’s Stop Sexual Harassment and Violence Before They Begin With Comprehensive Sex Ed
Gender-Based Violence

Jan 26, 2018

Is Sexual Harassment a Civil Rights Violation? It Should Be.

Is Sexual Harassment a Civil Rights Violation? It Should Be.
Board Room

Jan 24, 2018

Is a Nondisclosure Agreement Silencing You From Sharing Your ‘Me Too’ Story? 4 Reasons It Might Be Illegal

Is a Nondisclosure Agreement Silencing You From Sharing Your ‘Me Too’ Story? 4 Reasons It Might Be Illegal
Woman on Phone

Jan 23, 2018

Tenants Can Get Evicted for Calling the Police Across New York and Much of the Country

Tenants Can Get Evicted for Calling the Police Across New York and Much of the Country