Human Rights

To improve Black women’s economic well-being, policymakers will need to address systemic racial and gender disparities in education, employment, housing, and health care.

Can reparationist be a distinct identity, akin to feminist or abolitionist, a label worn with pride by progressives who believe in reparative compensation for Black people?

On International Women’s Day 2024, our latest Global 20 interview offers a timely reflection on the ongoing struggle for gender equality and celebrates the transformative efforts of women like Srishti Bakshi.
In an engaging conversation, Srishti sheds light on her remarkable journey in women’s rights activism. The narrative unfolds with Srishti’s decision to leave corporate success behind and embark on a 3800km trek across India, championing equity for women globally. Her innovative use of art and digital media, including the creation of the award-winning documentary “Women Of My Billion,” underscores the power of technology in amplifying philanthropic initiatives.
Srishti’s strategic fundraising approach, leveraging digital platforms and engaging diverse networks, highlights the intersection of technology and philanthropy in mobilising global support. The conversation explores Srishti’s transition to Global Philanthropic and emphasises the importance of storytelling in catalysing impactful social change. Delve into the full interview to uncover the depth of Srishti’s narrative and explore the transformative potential of digital philanthropy.

The Prison Policy Initiative Research Library was updated with a link to Advancing Transgender Justice: Illuminating Trans Lives Behind and Beyond Bars by Vera Institute of Justice and Black and Pink National

The pandemic has proved in the starkest of terms the importance of childcare and preschool programs. Working parents have overnight found their childcare upended as capacity and hours shrunk or…

Six research and design tips for social networks, community builders, and educational organizations that want to support gender-inclusive entrepreneurship.

Toribia – a 54-year-old mother of eight from the Western Highlands of Guatemala – has long been a leader in her family, who strives to make a consistent income with…

Early modern societies in Latin America and Spain saw a convergence of traditional medical knowledge and the professionalization of medicine. The resulting differences in access to care endure today.

Two years ago, as COVID-19 spread to every corner of the world, the virus ushered in a slew of urgent needs while exposing entrenched issues of inequality and injustice. It…

Report shows the unique and troubling role that jails play in women’s incarceration.

The recent announcement of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has ignited widespread speculation about the future of Roe v. Wade. Some analysts believe that a new appointment to the Supreme Court…

In the wake of the widespread racial justice protests of the past year, environmental funders are reckoning with their history. For generations, communities of colour have borne the brunt of…