Indigenous women and girls across the nation are incredibly vulnerable to violence. Murder is the third leading cause of death in native women, and 4 out of 5 native women have experienced violence in their lifetime. As we continue to speak out and take action against racism and police brutality in the U.S., we must…
By Kylie Schuyler and Crystal Sprague According to UNICEF, an estimated 1.8 billion menstruators across the world, including girls, women, and gender non-binary persons, cannot manage their monthly cycle in a dignified, healthy way. In normal times, menstrual hygiene needs can go unmet due to the effects of poverty and gender inequality, and are…
Global G.L.O.W. had been planning to go big for May 28th, Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020 – a full day of education and activities celebrated by all of our girls and mentors around the globe. Then COVID-19 happened. Schools closed, our clubs closed, Safer at Home orders and social distancing became the “new normal”. We struggled…
Our partners are always thinking of innovative ways to keep girls engaged and active, even now, considering they cannot meet with them in person. Fundación Bibliotec in Calí, Colombia, went the extra mile last month when they invited their club members to participate in a creative writing short story contest. G.L.O.W.-Bibliotec Partnership Coordinator, Alejandra Peláez…
In March of this year, Abigael was set to join Global G.L.O.W. and seven of her peers from around the world to present at the United Nations in New York City as part of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Abigael recognized that poverty in her community in Kenya was disproportionately affecting girls…