Too often, white western feminists have, in the name of human rights, been disrespectful of the opinions, needs and strategies of women in developing countries. Issues of female genital mutilation (FGM), for example, have been taken on by some white western feminists, often without seeking the input of women activists on the ground.
A different example [...]
We just received this great anti-violence pledge card from REVOLT, a new student group at DePaul University. First, here’s some info about their mission: “REVOLT (Radical Education against Violence and Oppression for Liberation and Transformation) consists of graduate and undergraduate students who are committed to challenging violence, privilege, and oppression on DePaul’s campus. We believe [...]
Read more...LIFE Campaign Town Hall on Youth Issues! Sunday, November 15 at 2:30 pm at Walter H. Dyett High School, 555 E. 51st Street. FUFA is a member of this citywide youth coalition. Please join us!
New video on the Status of Girls: Hear directly from girls, adult allies, and foundation representatives about the need for funding for girls' leadership programs!
Truth About Violence Against Girls - October 22 at 2 pm: Please join us to learn more about how girls are experiencing violence in Chicago and Illinois, find out how girls are taking action to end violence, and discuss how we can work together to reverse these trends. Part of the Status of Girls in Illinois project. For more info, please email womenandgirlscan@gmail.com.
The Chicago Sun-Times takes a closer look at our Status of Girls in Illinois Report and highlights some of the troubling data and what some organizations are doing to help girls thrive.
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