Girls Coalition of SWPA

Girls Coalition of SWPA Education is one of the most important vehicles to equip women with the necessary tools to flourish in our ever-changing society.

The Girls Coalition exists to address strategic gaps in the region--meeting a need for staff and leaders of girl- and youth-serving agencies to share information about programs, new research, or training opportunities. We strive to build a strong coalition of providers that serve girls to address and remedy issues that face all girls in education, physical & mental health, violence & crime, and ec

onomics. We exist because as women continue to be provided with more opportunities to achieve success in their professional and personal lives, research points to the fact that women continue to be marginalized in society due to persistent inequities and obstacles they need to overcome as girls. Our education system continues to discriminate against our girls in the field of math and science, putting the needs of their male counterparts first. Granted this is not the case in every school and there are girls achieving their dreams despite the challenges they face in the classroom. Economically, women earn 77 cents for every dollar that a man makes for the same work performed in the United States. In Pittsburgh, alone, the gap is even greater with 70 cents for every dollar that a man earned. Today, one in ten American families live in poverty and the majority of single headed households are held by women.

07/23/2018

This is awesome! Kudos to Gwen's Girls and this incredible partnership # TheFutureisGirl

Terrific coverage!
07/23/2018

Terrific coverage!

We can do better, Pittsburgh! Let's change this -
04/10/2018

We can do better, Pittsburgh! Let's change this -

Women in Pennsylvania only earn 79 cents for every dollar earned by Pennsylvania men, and the disparity is even worse when factoring in race.

Gwen's Girls is hosting their Signature Event this weekend with an Awards Dinner tonight and the 2nd Annual Equity Summi...
10/19/2017

Gwen's Girls is hosting their Signature Event this weekend with an Awards Dinner tonight and the 2nd Annual Equity Summit all day tomorrow!

If you're attending, be sure to use when posting on social media. The events are sure to be thought-provoking and informative, so please share as much as possible.

Have a wonderful Signature Event Gwen's Girls!

Are you coming to our Signature Event this Thursday and Friday? Use the hashtag to let us know! We'll use it throughout the event.

As International Day of the Girl comes to a close, please consider Ms. Amina J. Mohammed's (Deputy Secretary-General of ...
10/12/2017

As International Day of the Girl comes to a close, please consider Ms. Amina J. Mohammed's (Deputy Secretary-General of the UN) words as many of you continue to advocate for girls in our region and around the world.

Remarks by Ms. Amina J. Mohammed (Deputy Secretary-General) at the 5th Annual Girl Speak Out in celebration of the International Day of the Girl 2017.

On this International Day of the Girl, check out:Girls on the Run Magee-Womens Hospital Pittsburgh is a local affiliate ...
10/11/2017

On this International Day of the Girl, check out:

Girls on the Run Magee-Womens Hospital Pittsburgh is a local affiliate of the international organization that seeks to inspire girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one-of-a-kind.

Through a variety of programs for Grades 3-12, GOTR provides girls with essential running skills helping them to navigate their worlds and establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness.

GOTR is hosting an Information Session TONIGHT at 6PM. Join them to learn more about program, volunteer, fundraising, and coaching opportunities!

It's not too late to join us for our general info session tomorrow night! We'll explain how Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grades) and Heart & Sole (6th-8th grades) are started at new sites, how to become a SoleMate (our charity runner program) and opportunities for coaching! Info session will be held on Wednesday October 11 at 6pm at the GOTR office, 3380 Blvd of the Allies, 3rd Floor. For details or to RSVP please email Andrea at [email protected].

Today is International Day of the Girl! Read UN Women's official statement for   focused on this year's theme: Empowerin...
10/11/2017

Today is International Day of the Girl! Read UN Women's official statement for focused on this year's theme: Empowering Girls: Before, during, and after crises.

What are you doing today to emPOWER the girls in your communities and around the world?

This year, on the International Day of the Girl Child, we are focused on how to ‘EmPOWER Girls: Before, during and after crises’.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence is the leading cause of inju...
10/03/2017

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the United States.

Connect with Center for Victims this month to make a donation or volunteer your time to help end violence against women and girls.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and there is something you need to know:

The leading cause of injury to women in the United States is not an illness. It is not accidental. it is not hereditary.

Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence is the leading cause of injury to American women.

If, like us, this fact distresses you--if it makes you uncomfortable, or uneasy--well, it is time to stand up and do something.

Connect with Center for Victims, make a donation, or volunteer your time to help us raise awareness and end violence against women and girls once and for all.

Join us! We stand for  !
10/02/2017

Join us! We stand for !

Follow and take action every day, October 1-11, with girls all over the planet as we get ready to celebrate the International Day of the Girl, October 11! Just click on tod…

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