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hollybelanger

How women can help stop gun violence - 0 views

A group of women known as "Lipstick" which stands for ladies involved in putting a stop to inner-city killings, are bringing awareness to gun violence and how women can help to stop this. The main ...

started by hollybelanger on 16 Nov 14 no follow-up yet
Mark Dempsey

Civic Engagement opportunities - 2 views

Rosie's place is so important in Boston. I don't know of any other shelter that does so much for homeless women in Boston.

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carmen powell

Over 100 Years Ago, 123 Young Women Working In A Factory Never Came Home. It Changed Ou... - 0 views

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    Narrator: One hundred and forty-six people died that Saturday, 125 of them, young women. They were on the eighth, ninth, and tenth floor of the Asch Building in New York City, in Greenwich Village. They couldn't get out the main exit. They raced towards the exit gate, and the exit door was locked.
Rachael Solano

Pro Mujer - 0 views

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    Pro Mujer assists women in financial, health and training services! They recognize how confidence, support and the chance at opportunity can change lives.
Rachael Solano

How We Can Help Our Daughters Remove Social Boundaries - 0 views

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    Cisco is a company working to foster gender equality and support of women in STEM.
dana_warner

Emma Watson of Feminism - 0 views

Emma Watson is speaking out about feminism in an attempt to breakdown the "boy-bashing" claims related to the movement. Now a spokesperson for UN Women, Watson is encouraging a firm stance by both ...

http:__www.rappler.com_world_regions_us-canada_69726-emma-watson-gender-equality

started by dana_warner on 22 Sep 14 no follow-up yet
Nina Marrero

How does this affect the view on women in today's society?, London - 0 views

http://www.boston.com/health/2014/10/04/mother-with-womb-transplant-says-risk-paid-off/vTU6tVPZNWTY4dHGQDlYEN/story.html I thought it would be interesting to share this article on the first woman ...

community women society

started by Nina Marrero on 04 Oct 14 no follow-up yet
hollybelanger

Women wear wedding gowns as they march against domestic violence - 1 views

In Lawrence, MA a march against domestic violence took place, in which women dressed in wedding gowns as they marched with signs. The hopes of this march was to spread awareness and to educate the ...

started by hollybelanger on 11 Oct 14 no follow-up yet
gwenbroadway

Mothers with Courage - 0 views

I came across this website and there was this organization called Mothers With Courage, its an alliance of women who meet to share their pain and fruastation over children they lost to prison and m...

started by gwenbroadway on 25 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
Chrissie Valencia

Men Make a Pledge to Reject Violence to Resolving Conflict - 0 views

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    This story is very inspiring. A rash of violence in the city of Boston prompts many parents to come together. Women wrote out the pledge and men promised to promote healthy relationships and conflict resolution in order to set a good example.
donna mogardo

Fair planned to help veterans with jobs, education - 1 views

Veterans issues seem to be getting a fair amount of attention. There are billboards encouraging people to hire vets and also TV advertisements. Vets involved in the latest conflicts in Afghanistan ...

Abigail Martin

Clothes line project - 3 views

The clothesline project is a T-shirt project started out in Cape Cod. Women who have suffered abuse. Each color represents a different type (eg rape, domestic violence, incest) and a sufferer can p...

started by Abigail Martin on 17 Sep 13 no follow-up yet
camille fenton

Speaker's Bureau - 2 views

I am apart of Project Hope's Speaker's Bureau and it is a group of women that travel throughout the Boston area spreading awareness about homelessness, shelters, domestic violence, subtance abuse, ...

started by camille fenton on 16 Sep 13 no follow-up yet
Mark Dempsey

Candidate Marty Walsh Seeks Civic Engagement - 2 views

At least one of the Boston Mayoral candidates is actively seeking civic engagement from residents, and will be sponsoring workshops and seminars to seek out community leaders. I don't know that I h...

Promoting Community Civic Engagement

started by Mark Dempsey on 12 Oct 13 no follow-up yet
Nina Marrero

Obama Calls on Men to Stand Up to Sexual Asssault - NBC News - 0 views

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    President Obama has introduced a new awareness campaign for young men to join and help protect women on college campuses. It's called "It's On Us" campaign.
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