Samantha Sontag

In Rwanda, many people have been working tirelessly to improve the lives of women. Though significant progress has been made, there...

“Dress for success” is a saying that holds more weight than you might realize. The importance of looking professional in order...

On June 9, 2017, history was made when Preet Kaur Gill was elected as the first female Sikh MP in the...

In the US and around the world, there are religious sects that mandate female genital mutilation (FGM). The Center for Disease...

In the US, a milestone that most people look forward to is receiving their driver’s license. Driving represents the freedom to...

Human trafficking is a topic that, while immensely important, is often shied away from by the media. If you didn’t do...

One of the most talked-about movies of the past few weeks has been Wonder Woman, an incredible film that showcases girl...

What’s better than seeing badass women break down barriers by completely dominating in their profession? Tori Bowie is making waves as...

When you sit down to watch a sporting event, whether it’s football, baseball, or soccer, you are likely expecting to enjoy...

Though Uber has become increasingly popular because of its convenience as an affordable ride sharing service, the company has recently been...

An important part of fighting for women’s rights and gender equality is making people aware of the injustices that are present...

Empowerment through education stands at the heart of The Wonder Foundation, a UK-based organization focused on changing the lives of women...

“We believe prevention is the most effective antidote to slavery.” These words form the mission statement of Stella’s Voice, an organization dedicated...

Last week marked a huge milestone for women in leadership positions. Europe’s defense ministers gathered in Brussels to discuss ways to boost...

Filipino Vice President Leni Robredo is currently working with the administration to prioritize women’s economic progress in the Philippines. As Vice...

The ability to drive wherever you need to go is something that we as Americans take for granted after we are...

Human trafficking is a huge problem in America, though it is all too easy to assume that the heinous crime only...

Higher education institutions have come a long way from the time when they only accepted men into their hallowed halls. In...

When you order food for delivery, do you ever take note of the gender of the delivery person? Could you guess...

Oswaldo Montoya has been working tirelessly toward gender equality for years, using his incredible skill set to aid him and his...

  In Saudi Arabia, women are being trapped into a system of guardianship that states that a male relative – a father,...

Human trafficking is a serious problem in the United States. According to statistics, about 21 million people have been taken and used...

In South Africa, someone is raped or sexually abused every 17 seconds. This shocking statistic comes from TEARS, a non-profit organization that...

Gender equality is a goal that will take a lot of collaboration to achieve. While it is important for women to...