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3 Ways to Participate in International Women’s Day

July 12, 2021March 8, 2021 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Today is International Women’s Day, a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

In addition, it’s a call to action day to raise awareness and take part in gender equality events and raise funding for women-focused organizations.

People around the world attend online events, presentations, panel discussions, and other celebrations to reflect on the progress made and celebrate advances made by women in our lives.Continue reading 3 Ways to Participate in International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023March 8, 2017 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Imagine a squatter community of 160,000+ people living in poverty outside of Karachi, Pakistan.

Unpaved streets, no sewage system, and water must be bought from private contractors.

July 20, 2021January 22, 2017 by Deborah Edwards-Oñoro

Along with thousands of other men, women, and children (MLive reported 11,000 people attended), I joined the Women’s March in Ann Arbor yesterday to march in support of women’s rights, affordable health care, and civil rights.

I was proud to be part of a march that joined hundreds of Women’s Marches around the world, on every continent including Antarctica. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Women’s March Ann Arbor