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Category Archives: Gender

05 Feb
2017, Articles, Blog, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology

#MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women

“How the #MeToo Movement is Empowering Evangelical Women in America” By: Olivia Peera, Communications Intern In recent months, discussion of sexual harassment and...

06 Mar
2017, 2017, FRONTPAGE, Gender, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement

NF: Women of Faith and the Future of Feminism

24 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Interfaith, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

Dr. Susan Ross Talks Feminist Theology, Patriarchy, and Influential Women

On Thursday, March 17, Niagara Foundation welcomed Dr. Susan Ross from Loyola University to discuss the role of feminism within both an academic...

| Tagged Dr. Susan Ross, Elizabeth Johnson, feminism, feminist theology, Gerda Learner, Loyola University Chicago, Niagara Foundation, patriarchy, Paul Tillich
23 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Leadership, Society and Culture

Linsey Maughan Talks UN Women Chicago Chapter, Fundraising, and the Importance of Education

On March 16, the Niagara Foundation welcomed Linsey Maughan to talk about the UN Women Chicago Chapter as a part of the “Public...

| Tagged chicago, feminism, gender, global issues, human rights, Linsey Maughan, Niagara Foundation, social justice, UN Women, United Nations, USNC-UN Women
10 Mar
Events, Friends in Faith, Gender, Interfaith Engagement, Philosophy, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture, Theology, Values

FIF: Dr. Susan Ross on “Feminist Theology”

We are pleased to invite Dr. Susan A. Ross, Professor of Theology and a Faculty Scholar at Loyola University Chicago, on March 17,...

| Tagged Dr. Susan Ross, feminism, feminist theology, Friends in Faith, Loyola University Chicago, Niagara Foundation, religion, spirituality, Theology
08 Mar
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Kate Bensen Discusses Struggles and Gains for Women in the Workplace

On March 2, the Niagara Foundation had the pleasure of welcoming Ms. Kate Benson, J.D. to our flagship office in downtown Chicago. In...

| Tagged corporations, equal rights, feminism, International Women's Day, Kate Bensen, Niagara Foundation, nonprofits, The Chicago Network, workplace rights
27 Jan
2016, Branches, Chicago Global Family, Education, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Linsey Maughan, President of USNC-UN Women- “Global Issues Facing Women Today”.

04 Dec
Blog, Education, Event Recaps, Gender, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Marvinetta Penn on Global Girls Inc. and the Power of the Arts

The vision of Global Girls Inc. is clear and powerful: “Globally, all girls have the ability to voice their stories, create opportunities, and...

| Tagged arts, chicago, Global Girls Inc., Marvinetta Woodley-Penn, South Side
09 Nov
2015, Chicago Global Family, Default Category, Education, Events, Gender, Leadership, Public and Global Affairs, RSVP

CGF: Marvinetta Penn, the Executive Director of Global Girls to speak on “The EMCEE Method”

01 Oct
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Leadership, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Sally Duros

On September 22, digital communicator, independent journalist, and Huffington post blogger Sally Duros joined Niagara Foundation to speak about “Women in Digital Media.”...

| Tagged journalism, media, news, Sally Duros, women
18 Sep
Blog, Event Recaps, Gender, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Travis Rejman

On Wednesday, September 16, Travis Rejman, the founding Executive Director of the Goldin Institute joined Niagara Foundation for an intimate discussion on the...

| Tagged community, Conflict resolution, Goldin Institute, Haiti, poverty, social change, the Philippines, Travis Rejman, women
27 Jul
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values

The Importance of Women in Combatting Food Insecurity: A Recap

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Food insecurity, United Nations Association
04 Jun
Blog, Gender, Illinois

Hedy Ratner of Women’s Business Development Center: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On May 20, Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Hedy M. Ratner, co-founder of the...

| Tagged chicago, equality, leadership, LGBTQ rights, social justice, women's rights
16 Mar
Blog, Gender, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Women in Male-Dominated Religious Roles: Event Recap

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern On Thursday March 12th, we had the honor of hosting a Friends In Faith event with Cantor Julie...

| Tagged cantor, Judaism, male-dominated religious roles, religion
09 Mar
Articles, Blog, Gender

Happy International Women’s Day!

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern March 8th is celebrated worldwide as International Women’s Day, commemorating the “economic, political and social achievements of women...

| Tagged equality, International Women's Day, women, women's rights
06 Mar
2015, Education, Gender, Global Issues, Niagara Forums, Values, Wisconsin, Women's Club

Perspectives in Public Health: Women’s Health

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Grans Rapids, Michigan, Society and Culture, Values, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Grand Rapids

06 Mar
2015, Ann Arbor, Conferences & Panels, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Ann Arbor

06 Mar
2015, Conferences & Panels, Detroit, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Michigan, Society and Culture, Women's Club

Panel: “Celebrating Women as Community Builders” – Detroit

02 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Values

Friends in Faith: Miniskirts to Hijab – The Life and Experiences of one Iranian Jewish Woman

06 Feb
Blog, Gender

Stand in Solidarity with Women on National Wear Red Day

By: Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Run by the American Heart Association and sponsored by Macy’s, National Wear Red Day is  on the first...

12 Mar
2015, Friends in Faith, Gender, Illinois, Interfaith, Peace and Conflict, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Women in Male-Dominated Religious Roles

2014, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Women in the Workplace for Women’s History Month

2013, Blog, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Updates, Society and Culture, Values

Domestic Violence Awareness

  In case you were not aware, October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This commemorative month was passed into law in 1989 by...

2013, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Values

Domestic Violence with Dawn Dalton and Judge Bob Anderson

2013, Gender, Human Rights, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Domestic Violence Awareness

09 Apr
2013, Blog, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Updates

Human trafficking is a lurking business in Chicago

Human trafficking is a clandestine international business, and the market for sexual exploitation is thriving in Chicago. The Windy City’s central geographical location makes...

2013, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums, Society and Culture

Human Trafficking

| Tagged rachel durchslag
2013, Economic Development, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Valerie J. Van Meter, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

2010, Gender, Illinois, Leadership, Niagara Forums, Values

Diversity in Corporate Success with Anne Pramaggiore, President & COO, ComEd

2007, Education, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums

Women in Higher Ed with Dr. Sylvia Manning, Chancellor, The University of Illinois at Chicago

2007, Gender, Illinois, Niagara Forums

The future of the Law and Women’s Place in the Profession with Irene Bahr, President of Illinois State Bar Association

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