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How U.S. Political Power Fuels Gender Violence Across the Globe
How U.S. Political Power Fuels Gender Violence Across the Globe

How do U.S. policies, industries, and cultural narratives contribute to gender violence beyond its borders? This piece explores the global impact of American power—from conflict minerals in the Congo to structural economic reforms and exported misogyny—while spotlighting organizations like Panzi Foundation, MADRE, Feminist Majority Foundation, and V-Day that are working toward a more just and equitable world.

Entrepreneuership, Community, Cultural Perspectives, Emotional Intelligence, Institucional Sabrina K. Garba Entrepreneuership, Community, Cultural Perspectives, Emotional Intelligence, Institucional Sabrina K. Garba

Glass Ladder Group-- 2015 Was Amazing... But Watch Out 2016

Last year was a monumental year for me and my company (Glass Ladder Group). I am often in disbelief and awe at the amount of change, transition and success that I have seen in this short amount of time.

A year ago, I lived in Washington, D.C. and was working for an organization as the Acting Director. My work environment was miserable. Each week I put in way more work than my fair share and each week I was told that my consistent 13 hour work days did not matter. My life's work, intercultural relations, was not important. It did not bring in enough money and it was a waste of the institutions resources. For me this was devastating.

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