The annual Women’s March is this Saturday and, as a tribute to one of the biggest protests for women’s rights anywhere in the world, you should check out some of NYXT’s content partners that advocate for women's rights. After you watch their videos, you can connect with them by showing up at their events, volunteering with them, and spreading the word about the great work that they do. Waiting for the future is not an option!
A team of former journalists set out years ago to answer the question: How do you end global poverty? The powerful truth they uncovered was that educating girls is the single best way to achieve that goal. Yet, millions of girls are missing from classrooms, facing barriers that boys don't: early marriage, sex trafficking, domestic slavery and gender-based violence.
That is how Girl Rising was born. Storytelling, global partnerships, and educational programs are the three legs that GR stands on to further their growing organization, who have over 5 billion global media impressions (!) through their documentaries and videos. If you haven’t seen any of their films, please don’t miss this.
If defending reproductive rights is your passion, join Planned Parenthood of Greater New York next Tuesday January 22nd to celebrate the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the expected passage of the Reproductive Health Act. The party takes place at Meg Hosts PPNYC Pop Up Space, on 376 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn. Be part of the conversation!
If you’re a ‘Spanglish’ speaker interested in learning more about education, another option for you to check out is The Promotores de Salud program at Planned Parenthood. They’re a team focused on increasing access to sexual and reproductive health information and services for Spanish-dominant Latinxs in New York City. They are well-trained peer advocates and educators who bridge the gap between their respective communities and the health care system.
Photo via www.plannedparenthood.org
Are you a tech savant or do you want to be one? Committed to closing the gender gap in technology, Girls Who Code created Women in Tech Lesson plans that can be used at all points in the school day – everything from math to history class – allowing teachers to seamlessly introduce computer science into their classrooms.
Students will explore the hidden history of women in tech whose stories are central to the field of computer science, discuss computer science’s impact on the world, and uncover how they already think like a computer scientist. You can download the lesson plans for free, so try introducing middle school students to female role models and spark the interest of girls to pursue a career in computer science.
Not sure yet? Start with a click. Easy, right?
If you are not a teacher, there are other ways to engage with Girls Who Code, like hosting a fundraising event or making yourself a Girls Who Code present.
Photo via www.girlswhocode.com
For many of us, talking about human trafficking is an unknown, difficult, taboo conversation. The New York Anti-Trafficking Network provides legal and social services to survivors of trafficking, and works to change laws about human trafficking. Have a look at some of NYATN’s FAQ videos, where the organization answers questions like “What Is Trafficking?” and “Why Decriminalize Sex Work?” among with testimonies like “Survivors Sharing Voices”.
From their 35,000 square foot state-of-the-art community center brimming with spirit and tons of creativity, the Lower Eastside Girls Club offers lots of educational programs at no cost: You can learn about Digital and Audio Arts, Sewing & Design Studio, Maker Shop, Environmental Education and much, much more.
Photo via www.girlsclub.org
Organizations like Breast Cancer Research Foundation shine a light on a disease that impacts millions of women each year. Because cancer is just too common in this world, there is still so much to bring to the conversation. Patients need to know about what resources they can rely on, how to manage their emotions during treatment, how to deal with demands of work, questions about legal protections, questions about how their families can help, and so much more. Take a look at Research is the Reason, a new project from BCRF where patients tell their stories.
Who doesn’t know about this organization that received the White House Champion of Change Award in 2016 for creating opportunities for girls? What you need to know right now is how to become a mentor. If you’re a writing or media expert, make a commitment to help. Or if that is too much pressure, become a Digital Media Volunteer where you can help create content about Girls Write Now while developing your own professional portfolio. If it sounds like fun, fill out this form!
Information from www.girlswritenow.org
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