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Paid Parental Leave Now a Reality in SF

April 6, 2016 by Jacqueline Herrera

  San Francisco is now the first city in the US to mandate paid parental leave. We’re hoping this is a sign of things to come. Parental leave is really important to the quality of life and for giving people agency over their family-planning choices. This new law applies to all families, regardless of gender […]

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Bringing Light to Women: Gloria Steinem

March 25, 2016 by Jacqueline Herrera

By Jacqueline Monet, Social Media Manager, Kitechild It’s Gloria Steinem’s birthday today and as part of Women’s History Month, we couldn’t think of a better time to honor this pioneer of equality. At 82 and still going strong, the feminist icon has said that one of the fundamental issues of the women’s liberation movement has […]

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Menstruation: Normal, Natural and Neglected

March 18, 2016 by Jacqueline Herrera

There exists a normal body function that affects the education, health and well-being of women all over the world, due to persisting taboos and lack of access to adequate supplies. It’s something that even in America, we’re often uncomfortable talking about: menstruation. Even in 2016, most women in India do not use sanitary products for […]

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12 Steps for Gender Equality

March 17, 2016 by Jacqueline Herrera

    The Guardian recently released a list of 12 steps we can take to achieve gender equality. One of the first things we can do is include women and girls in the discussion of policy-making. Other steps to take is to make education gender-sensitive and to encourage girls in technology and the sciences. Read […]

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Maintaining the Spirit of International Women’s Day

March 11, 2016 by Jacqueline Herrera

International Women’s Day was this past Tuesday, but one day is not nearly enough to honor the achievements of women around the globe. The IWD is not just a time to celebrate all that women have done, but to talk about the work that still remains for the world to reach gender equality. One major […]

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