For years, Lilly Ledbetter worked beside male supervisors without knowing that Goodyear was paying her less. Ledbetter spent nearly two decades as a supervisor at…
Tag: gender-advocacy
1994 — The Violence Against Women Act Expands Support for Survivors
For generations, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault often reached out for help only to find that the institutions meant to protect them did…
1979 — CEDAW Creates a Global Framework for Women’s Rights
Across the world, discrimination against women was built into law, family authority, education, property ownership, citizenship, healthcare, work, and political power. Governments often defended those…
1978 — The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Protects Pregnant Workers
For much of American history, many women tried to hide their pregnancies at work because revealing one could cost them a promotion, health insurance, or…
Women’s Rights and Global Equality Movements: A Worldwide Fight for Human Dignity
Explore the history of international womens‑rights movements, key global equality initiatives, and the organizations driving gender equity worldwide.