Join us on March 8 – International Women’s Day, as we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and girls around the world!
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” This theme serves as a reminder that progress for women and girls must always be inclusive and embrace diversity; whether we are advocating for education or strengthening marginalized communities’ voices, our shared efforts must ensure no one is left behind, regardless of background.
At PWS&D, we believe that regardless of race, ability and class, every woman and girl deserves to have rights, access to health care, education and opportunities.
PWS&D is committed to a world where every woman and girl has rights and is empowered. Through our projects:
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In Guatemala, PWS&D works with partners to support Indigenous women as they fight prejudices about their abilities. Through workshops and solidarity formed through community groups, women learn greater self-esteem and strengthen their voices at the institutional level.
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With our partner in India, PWS&D supports outreach to women and girls to provide them with the tools they need to access appropriate health care, address issues of gender, empowerment and sexual and reproductive rights, and address child marriage.
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In Malawi, PWS&D provides scholarships for girls to attend Neno Girls’ Secondary School. These scholarships enable girls to stay in school and access a quality education. According to the United Nations, every additional year of school a girl attains increases her eventual wages by 10-20%. Education encourages girls to marry later and make informed choices about how many children to have, increasing opportunities for gender equity to be realized.
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In Pakistan, PWS&D is supporting a project aimed at improving girls’ access to education; this initiative incentivizes school enrollment and retention by providing nutritious meals in regions heavily impacted by food insecurity. The project also engages communities and local leaders to highlight the critical importance of girls’ education and its impact on families and societies.
Discover how PWS&D is bringing this year’s theme to life and turning it into action.
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As we continue to work towards an equitable world, we must remember progress for one must also mean progress for all.
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