What is Human Trafficking? Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world. Data is hard to capture primarily because the individual either lacks awareness of victimization or fears to report it. Human trafficking victims are … [Read more...]
Gender Equity to Equality in 2022, are we NOT there yet?
January 4, 2022 by
What is Gender Equality vs Equity? Gender Equality requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially-valued goods, opportunities, resources and rewards. It also known as sexual equality or equality of the sexes. It is the state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making; and the state of valuing different behaviors, aspirations and needs equally, regardless of gender. Gender Equity is the … [Read more...]
Empowering Women in Agriculture is Critical
December 8, 2021 by
Why Should Women be Empowered in Agriculture? Supporting women farmers would help hundreds of millions fight hunger, poverty and climate change. Growth in small-scale agriculture is two to four times more effective at reducing hunger and poverty than any other sector, and women farmers are playing a central role. Oxfam states: "About 80 percent of the world’s food is produced by small-scale farming. Women make up on average 43 percent of this agricultural labor in developing countries. … [Read more...]
The Critical Role of Women Leaders
December 6, 2021 by
Why is Women's Leadership Important? Having female leaders in positions of influence to serve as role models is not only critical to the career advancement of women, but stands to generate broader societal impacts on pay equity, changing workplace policies in ways that benefit both men and women, and attracting a more diverse workforce. Women are able to make bold and wise decisions as leaders; this helps make the team environment less authoritative and more cooperative, bringing a … [Read more...]
Global Gender Equality Goals Review in 2021
November 29, 2021 by
Progress towards gender equality is looking bleak. But it doesn’t need to. A new global analysis of progress on gender equality and women’s rights shows women and girls remain disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with disproportionately high job and livelihood losses, education disruptions and increased burdens of unpaid care work. Women’s health services, poorly funded even before the pandemic, faced major disruptions, … [Read more...]
The Growth Globally of Women as Entrepreneurs
November 19, 2021 by
Over the past twenty years or so, businesses which are owned and operated solely by women have dramatically increased in popularity. According to official reports, the rate of growth is at least 70% since 1997, with over nine million women-owned businesses operating in 2014 alone, an increase of almost a million new businesses when compared to the previous year. This significant growth pace, which has doubled in just three years and continues to see steady increases, has helped to generate over … [Read more...]
International Day to End Violence against Women – 25 NOV
November 9, 2021 by
25 November marks the International Day to End Violence against Women, and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign. Since 1991, the campaign has brought together activists and organizations around the world to raise awareness and inspire actions. This year’s theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!”. Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect! As … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Day of Rural Women, Oct 15
October 15, 2021 by
THEME 2021: Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All This celebration was first held by the United Nations in 2008, International Day of Rural Women celebrates the achievements of women working in “[agriculture] and rural development” across the globe, from owning businesses, operating farms, and contributing to the economic growth and health of their communities. This day also brings attention to the need for increased support for rural women in different regions of the world, whether … [Read more...]
Female at the Forefront of Male-Dominated iGaming Industry
July 8, 2021 by
The history of gambling has always been dominated by men—from the top casino executives to the dealers and players. The rise of women empowerment in the past few decades has led to the involvement of more women in the gambling industry. Even with this, it can be said that the gambling industry is still largely male-dominated. But this does not stop women from performing crucial roles within the gambling sector, which has seen a surge in demand over the past several years, with iGaming or … [Read more...]
Women’s Issues for 2021 and What You Can Do About Them
May 20, 2021 by
It’s true women's rights have improved since the suffragette movement in the 20th century. But there is still a tremendous need for upgrades when it comes to women's issues. A big reason reformation is slow to manifest in policies is due to female underrepresentation about leading issues women face in societies around the world. Now more than ever women are taking control of female-centric topics that are too often overlooked in government. Here are a few honest insights about issues today … [Read more...]
Do Women Receive Less in Workers’ Compensation Claims?
February 23, 2021 by
Is it a level playing field when it comes to workers’ compensation claims for on-the-job injuries, disabilities, or other equally debilitating health issues? It’s a reasonable question to ask for women who sometimes feel unfairly judged or treated differently from their male counterparts. State Programs Don’t Always Treat People Equally One case in 2016 was particularly interesting. Leticia Gonzalez was a knowledge worker who used a PC for 17 years at her job. That was until the pain to … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Uplift Your Self-Esteem
February 16, 2021 by
As women, we often find ourselves being much harder on ourselves than anyone else, and we frequently seem like our own worst critics. The combination of negative self-talk and external pressures from the outside world can have quite a detrimental impact on mental health and can slowly erode your sense of self-esteem and worth over time. If you’re finding that it’s difficult to believe in yourself as much as you’d like to, then read on for some tips to help you improve your … [Read more...]
Truth About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
August 12, 2020 by
DSS Law Firm Reveals the Truth About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Black Lives Matter and the #MeToo movements have come together to highlight harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment has hit the headlines leading to major cases against powerful figures. DSS Law has stepped in to reveal the truth about sexual harassment in the workplace. This New Jersey law firm highlights the fact that harassment lawsuits have risen by 50% in 2018. Victims are more willing to speak up. That … [Read more...]
Women Leading the Conversation: the Power of Female Platforms
July 29, 2020 by
How often do you see a mosaic of talking heads on a news show or a panel of speakers at a conference and think to yourself, “well, those are all men”? It happens very often. So often, in fact, that a popular Twitter profile was created just to tweet the exhaustive list of ongoing examples. In more egregious instances, the panels or news segments are about women’s issues, which makes their exclusion all the more baffling and angering. In order for there to be true gender equity and equality, … [Read more...]
5 Women Who Led The Way In Sports And Games
July 25, 2020 by
Sports and games are sometimes presented by the media as a uniquely male pursuit. It might be true that men usually get paid more than their female counterparts when it comes to sporting or gaming endeavors, but that doesn’t mean that they’re more skilled or competent. The gender balance of sport today might be better than it was at the turn of the century, but there’s still a lot of work to do before we reach parity. For that to happen, we’re going to need a few more female sporting pioneers to … [Read more...]
