One of my missions in life is to contribute or be part of a workgroup/institution whose mission is to contribute to closing the gender gap in society and in our lives. Growing up, I have met many strong women and girls and I look up to many of them for inspiration to stand strong and keep fighting. I'm so grateful for them.

 

Because of the traditional practice/beliefs and societal norms from many years ago, there are still some barriers that limit the potential of pursuing what we, women and girls, want in our lives as if we need people's permission to live OUR lives. 

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I hope one day I will be able to make changes on a big scale, but for now, I can start from myself, and be of supports to other women and girls in my life, and I hope you are interested in joining me doing that as well. 

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Below are some links that I browse when I want to learn more from others about this topic:

• Asian American Pacific Islander Women Lead (AAPI Women Lead)

• Gender Data Series: Mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on women and girls

• Institute for Women's Policy Research

• ted.com/topics/women

• The Gender Policy Report

• UN Women - In Focus: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response

• UNESCO - Resources on education and gender equality

• Women's Forum

• Women's Foundation of Minnesota reports

• Women's Philanthropy Institute

• womenshistory.org/

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And here are some articles I save for future research/read:

• 8 Must-Reads by Women Who Take on White Supremacy and Patriarchal Power

• 12 Must-See TED Talks for Women

• 17 of the Best Quotes About Feminism From Celebrities

• 25 Essential Books for Every Feminist

• 46 Books About Women Who Changed The World

• 200 Life-List Ideas for Strong Women Who Want to Embrace Life

• These New Mental Health Guidelines For Women & Girls Emphasize The Right To Feel How You Feel

• What We Can Learn About Resilience from Female Leaders of the UN