Tag Archives: Gender equality

I Urge You, Choose to Challenge

Posted on March 8, 2021 by thisihumblyspeak

(This article was first written in 2020 and has been updated since.) The month of March marks International Women’s Day as the global celebration of women recognized widely throughout the 20th century after its official launch by the United Nations General Assembly in … Continue reading →

Posted in equality, gender, international women's day, Uncategorized, women | Tagged Armenian, equality, Gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment | 2 Comments

Shamefully, I Urge You

Posted on March 8, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

The month of March marks International Women’s Day as the global celebration of women recognized widely throughout the 20th century after its official launch by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977. It is a time to reflect on progress made, to call … Continue reading →

Posted in accountability, equality, gender, gendercide, international women's day, justice, women | Tagged Armenian, Gender equality, human rights, humanity, justice, mother, women's empowerment | 1 Comment

Feminist–Dreaded ‘F’ Word

Posted on March 3, 2020 by thisihumblyspeak

At the conclusion of one of my speeches advocating for women’s rights as human rights, a young woman scoffed at my use of the word feminist saying, “That ‘f’ word, ‘feminist’ is so passé. We’re beyond that now.” Are we? … Continue reading →

Posted in empowerment, equality, gender, justice, women | Tagged equality, feminist, Gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment | 8 Comments

I Am Woman

Posted on March 5, 2019 by thisihumblyspeak

Dedicated To All Who “Give us wings to open the horizon of ascent, To break free from our confined cavern, the solitude of iron walls. Give us light, to pierce the deepest darkness and with the strength of its brilliant … Continue reading →

Posted in empowerment, equality, gender, humanity, women | Tagged equality, Gender equality, human rights, women's empowerment, women's strength | 4 Comments

Fearless Girl

Posted on March 6, 2018 by thisihumblyspeak

A statue of a “Fearless Girl” faces the “Charging Bull” of Wall Street in New York. She was installed March 8, 2017 in honor of International Women’s Day with an inscription at the base that reads, “Know the power of … Continue reading →

Posted in empowerment, gender | Tagged Gender equality, human rights, justice, women's empowerment, women's strength | 6 Comments

MEN, Step Forward

Posted on October 17, 2017 by thisihumblyspeak

October and the color purple, with hashtags #CATURNSPURPLE, #DVAM2017 spread across the Golden State and social media, remind the nation that this is Domestic Violence (DV) Awareness Month, designed to increase awareness and understanding of a topic not often brought … Continue reading →

Posted in family, justice | Tagged domestic violence, equal right, Gender equality, human rights, justice, men | 4 Comments

Men and Women: Step It Up

Posted on March 8, 2016 by thisihumblyspeak

The theme for International Women’s Day 2016 is “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality”. Last year it was “Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture It.” In 2014 it was “Equality for Women is Progress for All.” In … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AIWA, domestic violence, equality, Gender equality, homophobia, human rights, trafficking, united nations, women's empowerment, women's strength | 3 Comments

He, too, Can be Bossy

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thisihumblyspeak

The use of gender based language defining masculine and feminine roles has changed our perception of what defines us and will continue to change across time, culture and place. Just two days after the United Nations and women of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bias, bossy, boy, equal opportunities, Gender equality, girl, Girl Scouts, stereotype | 5 Comments