Stand Against Racism!
We take a Stand Against Racism every day by raising awareness about the impact of institutional and structural racism and by building community among those who work for racial justice.
Stand Against Racism provides the opportunity for communities across the United States to find an issue or cause that inspires them to take a #StandAgainstRacism and to unite their voices to educate, advocate, and promote racial justice.
WOI 15th annual Stand Against Racism campaign will take place April 22 – 25, 2021. We invite YWCAs and allied groups to focus their events and organizing on the myriad of racial justice issues that impact the health and safety of communities of color. Most importantly, we invite you to explore how From Declarations to Change: Addressing Racism as a Public Health Crisis can advance the work of justice in your community and empower people of color.
Structural racism plays a large role in determining the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age. These factors affect people’s access to quality housing, education, food, transportation, political power, and other social determinants of health. Understanding and addressing systemic racism from this public health perspective is crucial to eliminating racial and ethnic inequities, and to improving opportunity and well-being across communities.
Our collective efforts can root out injustice, transform institutions, and create a world that sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do: Equal. Powerful. Unstoppable.
TAKE THE PLEDGE: STAND AGAINST RACISM 2021
WOI is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. I am taking a stand against racism with WOI and hundreds of thousands of people across the country, join us this week during WOI’s annual Stand Against Racism — and every day.
Advocacy Agenda: Women of India
At Women of India, our Advocacy Agenda is a core pillar of our mission to create lasting, systemic change for women. We are committed to raising awareness about the challenges women face, addressing the root causes of gender inequality, and championing policies and actions that improve the lives of women across India. Through our advocacy efforts, we aim to amplify women's voices, drive social change, and influence public policy that supports women's rights and gender justice.
Social and Cultural Change
Our agenda goes beyond policy changes—it’s about creating a cultural shift in how women are viewed and treated. We work to eliminate harmful stereotypes, challenge gender-based discrimination, and promote positive portrayals of women in media, culture, and society. By influencing the cultural narrative, we aim to reshape attitudes and behaviors that contribute to inequality, ensuring that women are seen and treated as equals in every sphere of life.
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STAND AGAINST RACISM: TAKE THE PLEDGE