News From the Ms. Foundation for Women
[Update]
Statement by Ms. Foundation President and CEO Anika Rahman
Regarding Komen Foundation Reversal of Planned Parenthood Funding:
“The public outcry generated by Komen’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood reinforces that women will not tolerate political maneuvers that jeopardize their health and rights. It’s clear that we must keep politics out of personal health care decisions, whether that involves breast cancer screenings, contraception or abortion.”
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Ms. Foundation for Women Outraged that Komen Ends Funding of Breast Cancer Services at Planned Parenthood
Matching Donation Campaign Launched in Support of Planned Parenthood’s Critical Care
“As allies with Planned Parenthood in our fight for women’s equality, the Ms. Foundation for Women is infuriated that the Komen Foundation would put politics above women’s lives,” said Ms. Foundation President and CEO Anika Rahman. “We stand with Planned Parenthood in opposing efforts by political extremists to deny women lifesaving health care services.” [Donate to the campaign]
The Ms. Foundation for Women is pleased to announce the launch of our new fellowship program!
We’re seeking leaders who are advancing solutions to the critical issues that women face. If you believe you have the vision, the strategy, and the drive to shift the cultural and political conditions that enable inequality to thrive, you should apply today! [Learn more]
Sandusky media coverage a “C,” says report released by the Ms. Foundation for Women and the Berkeley Media Studies Group
“The Penn State coverage deserves only a ‘C’ for its inadequacy in painting a fuller picture that includes addressing the cultural conditions that perpetuate abuse. Coverage that is absent of solutions denies us an opportunity to prevent child sexual abuse for the one in four girls and one in six boys who are sexually abused at some time during their childhood,” says Ms. Foundation President and CEO Anika Rahman.
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The Ms. Foundation's New Strategic Plan
Building on Our Legacy: The Future of the Ms. Foundation for Women
For nearly 40 years the Ms. Foundation for Women has believed that by building women's collective power we can build a better world. Today, we know that in order to address the challenges we face as a nation, we must stay true to this core DNA while positioning ourselves for greater impact in the future. We are happy to unveil our new strategic plan. [Read More or download the document]
Anika Rahman is featured on The Daily Show!
A University of Texas economist contends that "ugly" people should have the same legal protection from discrimination as women, LGBT individuals, African-Americans and the disabled. Really!!!????
"Making Change" -- Anika Rahman is profiled in latest issue of Ms. Magazine
Even though Anika Rahman has lived in the United States more than 20 years, the Bangladeshi native can still be stunned by gender inequities in “the land of the free.” There’s that persistent wage gap, for example, that has U.S. women earning 77 cents to a man’s dollar, with African American women making significantly less and Latinas less still. [Read More]
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