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Women and Girls Foundation Honors Men for the First Time
PITTSBURGH, Penn., October 1, 2012 – For the first time in its history, the Women and Girls Foundation will honor MEN who are helping to advance women’s rights and opportunities in the greater Pittsburgh region. The awards will be presented at the organization’s annual gala which will take place on Saturday, December 1, 2012, from…
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Policy Briefing: Election 2012
This spring, with the support of our donors, WGF awarded a $25,000 grant to a non-partisan coalition of non-profit agencies working together to encourage more women to vote! Join members of this local consortium to hear their insiders’ perspectives on the critical issues facing women during election season. Learn about what they are doing to…
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Day of Giving Announced: October 3rd
Last year WGF raised over $14,000 in one day during the Day of Giving. That’s the power of community support. Increase the impact of your gift on October 3rd when a percentage of all donations is matched by the Pittsburgh Foundation. Make your gift online at www.pittsburghgives.org. Your Day of Giving gift can support: WGF’s…
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WGF speaks out against War on Women
Gender Politics: GOP’s Ryan, Akin bring women’s health issues front and center in 2012 election. “The number of legislative efforts to reduce women’s rights in the past year has been remarkable,” says Heather Arnet, CEO of the Women and Girls Foundation, adding that the rhetoric around policing women’s reproductive issues has been ratcheting up in…
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GirlGov teen pushes anti-stalking legislation
Sarah Pesi said she was 13 and powerless. The Rostraver girl was enjoying her job as a youth soccer referee when a man involved with the organization began harassing her. The man, whom she declined to describe, would show up at games he had no reason to attend, violate her personal space and at least…
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Mayor's office fails to provide information on board appointees despite City law
Pittsburgh’s mayor’s office has been required since 2006 to produce an annual report showing at least the gender, age and ZIP code of members appointed to city boards, authorities and commissions. Six reports should be part of the public record, but none exist. Each report would have been the responsibility of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, who…
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Allegheny County equity study finds white, male employees have edge
Allegheny County officials on Tuesday released an audit commissioned three years ago to determine if female and minority county employees receive equitable treatment compared to their white, male counterparts. The 63-page report by private consultant Evergreen Solutions LLC says white men and women hold a disproportionately high number of management and business positions in the…
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WGF Grantee, ACHIEVA, Releases Legislative Report
Twenty-two years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) many doctors’ offices are still not accessible for women with mobility, communication and sensory disabilities. ACHIEVA has just released a report entitled Access to Healthcare for Women and Girls with Disabilities. Download the full report. Women with disabilities tend to experience a lack of accessible equipment…
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Institute for Women's Policy Research Reports From the Field
National Journal Reports on Challenges Women Face in Rise to Top Positions in Washington; Women Underrepresented in Green Collar Industry; Handbook Helps Guide Mentors in Unions; and more.