Archive for the ‘Global Development’ Category

August 25

Pakistan photos

Finally trying to post some photos from my June trip. Here’s a smattering of highlights!

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March 3

Pass the International Violence Against Women Act Now!

ONE in THREE. ONE in THREE. ONE in THREE.
According to Amnesty International, one of every three women worldwide has been physically or sexually abused during her lifetime, with rates of domestic violence reaching 70 percent in some countries. We’ve know the ways violence against women can be perpetrated: rape, domestic violence, acid burnings, so-called “honor [...]

Posted by KJ . Filed under Global Development, Women and Politics, Women's Issues, Women's rights, women and the law | No Comments

January 11

Sweatshop Free to be you and me

Sometimes we just love our town of Portland, Oregon. We were the first city in the Northwest to pass a Sweatshop Free purchasing policy, ensuring that all city agencies that purchase apparel do so from companies that “disclose the locations of their manufacturing facilities and abide by ethical sourcing practices.” The City, like any other [...]

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August 12

Interview with a social entrepreneur: Liz Forkin, Sseko Designs

Here at Global Sistergoods, we are lucky to be part of a growing movement of change for women the world over. I recently had the honor of meeting Liz Forkin, founder of SSkeo Designs. Sskeo makes the cutest sandals ever while providing young women in Uganda with an income and a bridge to university.
If you [...]

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July 18

Eve’s Tower: women only office space in Dubai

Just stumbled across an old press release about Eve’s Tower, a Hydra Property development in Dubai that is for the exclusive use of women entrepreneurs. 20 floors for “today’s woman of substance,” according to AME business news. Check it out. Fancy!

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