Global Foundation for Girls

?? Happy #womenshistorymonth - Did you know of these LGBTQ+ women? 1?? Barbara Jordan (1936–1996) – Political Trailblazer The 1st Black woman in Congress from the South. She was a fierce advocate for civil rights while navigating politics as a closeted lesbian. 2?? Lorena Borjas (1960–2020) – Trans Immigrant Activist A lifeline for trans immigrants. She dedicated her life to providing legal aid, healthcare, and support for vulnerable trans women in NYC. 3?? Billie Jean King (b. 1943) – Tennis & Equality Icon A sports legend and LGBTQ+ advocate, King fought for equal pay in tennis and became one of the 1st openly gay athletes. 4?? Pauli Murray (1910–1985) – Legal & Gender Pioneer A queer lawyer and civil rights activist, Her legal work shaped Brown v. Board of Education and challenged gender norms before nonbinary language existed. #women #leadership #history #march2025 #marchmonth #lgbtq #lgbtqia #linkedmentoring

?? The LOI window is open—apply now! Every day, women, girls, trans, and intersex people lead bold movements for justice. Yet, many face persistent barriers to the funding they need to drive change. ?? Mama Cash is here to change that. We support feminist groups led by those directly impacted—fighting for their rights, challenging inequalities, and building a more just world. ?? Are you part of a feminist initiative that needs funding? Now’s your chance to apply for a Resilience Fund Grant. ?? Start your application today: https://lnkd.in/d6CGxqmH

Young women and adolescent girls are not just the future – they are the present. To make #GenderEquality a reality #ForAllWomenAndGirls, we need to: ? Amplify their voice and leadership ? Enable girls to pursue their education ? End child-, early- and forced marriage Together, we can be the generation for lasting change. #IWD2025

Significant progress has been made since 1995 to advance women’s and girls’ rights: ??Fewer girls out of school ??Maternal mortality dropped by a third ??Women’s representation in parliaments more than doubled ??Countries continue to remove discriminatory laws We must not accept setbacks. ?? Let's continue pushing for a better change #ForAllWomenAndGirls: https://lnkd.in/e-mRAPGA #IWD2025

??? Join us for an insightful workshop! Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change: Insights from Eriel Tchekwie Deranger into Indigenous Climate Action ?? Friday, March 7, 2025 ? 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM EST (Online) Eriel Tchekwie Deranger, a D?nes??iné member of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and Executive Director of Indigenous Climate Action, will share her journey in founding ICA and discuss the critical role of Indigenous leadership in climate justice. With over two decades of experience, Eriel brings invaluable perspectives on integrating Indigenous knowledge into environmental solutions. ?? For more Information & to Register: bit.ly/4jJoTx6 Hosted by Concordia University’s Office of Decolonizing and Indigenizing Curriculum and Pedagogy. This event is free and open to all.

The movement to end violence against women just got stronger! ?? We've joined forces with 23 women’s rights organizations and 8 UN Trust Fund grantees to end violence against women and girls. These partners are tackling everything from harmful practices to femicide, while amplifying marginalized voices to drive real change. Together, we #ActToEndViolence and create a safer, more equal world #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMWrG_mZ European Commission UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

It’s 2025. Yet, we face unprecedented pushback against #GenderEquality and women’s rights. Join us as we march forward #ForAllWomenAndGirls on March 8 and every day. Why do you march forward? ?? Share your response in a video using these hashtags: #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2025

"Historically in the United States, instead of expecting our government to create a healthy, equitable social safety net, much of that responsibility was outsourced to a beleaguered array of charities controlled by rich people with the power to decide who deserves to be saved. This has continued into the present day, where predominantly White, wealthy board members exercise their power over nonprofits struggling to solve huge societal problems. We need to dive briefly into the past in order to make sense of the unwritten rules limiting how modern-day boards operate." My series on reimagining boards was published on Nonprofit Quarterly - the first one unpacks how we got here. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKGh-kuE

Women’s History Month

Some of our favorite quotes from Black Queer Leaders ?? ?? #blackhistorymonth #blackqueers #blacklgbtqia #lgbtqplus #linkedmentoring