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March 17, 2015

This month we celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 and the kick-off of the 59th UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Both of these events happen…

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National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

March 10, 2015

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD) is an annual, nationwide observance that sheds light on the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.…

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America’s Charities Recognized for Commitment to Women and Girls with Inclusion in The Ideagen 100 List

March 4, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK CITY—March 4, 2015—America’s Charities, a mission-driven organization that connects public and private sector employers with charities to engage employees in…

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9 Eye-Opening Facts about the State of Human Rights Worldwide

March 3, 2015

In 2014, Amnesty International recorded and investigated human rights abuses in 160 countries and territories worldwide. While progress is being made in some areas, the…

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Talbots & Dress for Success: a Perfect Cause Marketing Fit

February 26, 2015

By Sarah Ford While sipping on my coffee this morning, I was flipping through the Talbots Spring magazine and was thrilled when I got to…

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Celebrating Black History Month and National Cancer Prevention Month

February 10, 2015

Did You Know… – cancer is the second leading cause of death for African-Americans? – three of the five most common cancers for African-Americans are…

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Population Study Shows Salpingectomy Decreases Risk of Ovarian Cancer

February 9, 2015

Recent studies have suggested that ovarian cancer predominantly arises within the fallopian tubes or the uterus. A group of Swedish researchers hypothesized that surgical removal of…

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OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle Events Gear Up to Raise Funds for Much-needed Ovarian Cancer Research

January 27, 2015

OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle is gearing up for another great year of riding for research with fun indoor cycling events taking place all across the country. Last…

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From the Fair Housing Act to Ferguson: Where You Live Impacts How You’re Policed

January 20, 2015

In less than 24 hours, the Supreme Court will hear a case that will define the future of decades-old legal protections against discrimination by landlords and banks…

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New Study Finds Unexpected Source of Giving: Young Women

November 12, 2014

By Drew Lindsay Conventional wisdom says young Americans are not as generous as older generations, particularly if they’re not religious. That may hold true for…

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NARAL Pro-Choice America on Rejection of Ballot Measure 1 in North Dakota

November 5, 2014

Voters in North Dakota today defeated Ballot Measure 1, an amendment stating that a fertilized egg has an “inalienable right to life.” In response, NARAL…

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Individual Threads No Longer, These Women Have a Greater Purpose

November 5, 2014

We usually reserve the Dress for Success Blog to tout the accomplishments, advice and stories of others, but we are so incredibly proud about our…

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