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PATRIARCHY

A social structure that arose about ten thousand years ago in which males came to be socialized to rule, lead, and own society and females as property. Females came to be socialized to submit, serve, and accept a secondary role in familial, religious, and social spheres.

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Investigate the status of girls around the world, meet faith-inspired change agents, and learn more about the journey on our blog.

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Courageous Conversations: Beyond English—Why Translation Is Critical to Social Change

In various countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, “official languages” aren’t spoken by lower-income and rural communities. This especially impacts girls and women, who often don’t have access to formal education. Language, therefore, is an essential tool of empowerment. But what can we do to overcome the language barrier, foster inclusion, and share about the ...

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

My Girl Child Long Walk Story: A Journey in Progress Towards Gender Equality

A few months ago, I had a dream that I didn’t quite understand. I was surrounded by people of different ages and sizes holding hands as I walked toward each of them in turn (I can’t remember exactly what I said to them). I came to a little girl who handed me something like a ...

February 9, 2023February 17, 2023

Faith in Action: Empowering Leaders to Dismantle Patriarchy in Kenyan Communities

Content warning: the following post contains mention of sexual violence. Societal change doesn’t happen overnight and is often a slow, painstaking process that spans generations. As the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Growing up in rural Kenya, in a small village in the Kathiani ...