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✨We're thrilled to share an important project with @Cosmopolitan , “How to Succeed in Office”—which highlights the challenges faced by women in elected office, the solutions that are helping level the playing field, and the ways you can show your support.

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"You can be a mom; you don’t have to stop coaching." Coach @AdiaBarnes would know. Send this story to any multitasking moms you know who might need some inspiration today.

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The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge just got bigger. With support from the @SchustermanFoun , the challenge will now award a total of $40 million to the organizations with the boldest ideas to increase women’s power and influence.

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Raise your ✋ if you want to make gender equality a reality. #EqualityCantWait

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Happy 95th birthday to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who was working to elevate the issue of caregiving decades before it began to gain the national attention it so deserves. #MrsCarterMakingHistory

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In every part of American life, women still face barriers to equality. The new Truth Be Told collection brings to life stories of the fight for women’s voting rights, including the stories of Black women’s leadership in the movement.

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Congratulations to Kamala Harris for making history as the first woman, and first Black and Indian American person, to be elected vice president. 🙌

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America’s caregiving system is broken. Together, we can create a system that works better for everyone. What changes do you think would make life better for caregivers? Share your thoughts for how we can #MoveCareForward in the comments below.

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Helping kids and teens talk about their emotions can be tough, but music can be a powerful tool to help them open up. Watch as @Lin_Manuel and his family share their tips for starting the conversation.

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What's it like for teens to grow up in a tech-driven, social-media-fueled world? How can adults better support them? Read the fascinating takeaways from our #SXSW2024 event on #digitalwellbeing with @itsYRmedia , @TheYoungFutures , and @Digi_Thriving :

How to Help Young People Thrive On and Offline: Key Takeaways from our #SXSW2024 Panel

Puberty. First crushes.

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Black lives matter. Breonna Taylor's life mattered. Society too often erases Black women from the narrative. We can’t continue to allow it. Say her name. We stand with those fighting for justice.

Breonna Taylor: A beloved sister becomes a symbol of pain, an icon of hope

Nearly a year after first-responder Breonna Taylor's death at the hands of police, her sister Ju'Niyah Palmer remembers her as a beloved friend.

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Big news for families with young children: New Mexico voters made their state the first to create a permanent fund for child care. Kudos to partners like @CommunityChange for supporting this effort—and to @OleNewMexico for leading the charge!

New Mexico just voted to make pre-K a universal right

The successful ballot measure could provide a jolt to the national debate on child care.

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Caregivers are the backbones of their families, communities, and the economy. But too often, their contributions go unacknowledged. This #NationalCaregiversDay , join us in recognizing their service by reading some of their stories:

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History.

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National #PaidLeave means no one has to choose between their paycheck & their families during life's challenging moments. And it's a key way to help our country, businesses, & families!

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. @CarliPiersonEsq hit the nail on the head: "...people shouldn't be forced to choose between caring for loved ones or their paycheck. A comprehensive paid national leave law is long overdue." 👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿

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Stunning figures out of December’s jobs report: “White men, white women, and Black men all registered job gains for the month…. But 82,000 Black women and 31,000 Hispanic women lost their jobs.”

The US economic recovery is skipping Black and Hispanic women

In December, white men, white women and Black men saw job gains while Black women and Hispanic women ended the year with losses.

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"Trans and nonbinary youth who reported having their pronouns respected by the people they lived with attempted suicide at half the rate of those whose preferred pronouns were not respected, @TrevorProject found." #LGBTQHistoryMonth

Creating Gender-Affirming Spaces Literally Saves LGBTQ Kids’ Lives

A Trevor Project survey found that LGBTQ youth who had at least one accepting adult were 40% less likely to report suicide attempts in the past year.

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Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay . Latinas had to work from the beginning of 2019 until this far into 2020 to make what white men were paid in 2019. Learn more about the barriers Latinas face at work from @LeanInOrg :

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A more equal world for women and girls is possible. Here’s what it could look like.

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As a student at MIT, @AJLUnited founder @jovialjoy began looking into racial and gender disparities in facial recognition technologies. Her research has since shattered myths and started a movement to examine AI’s social consequences.

Meet the computer scientist and activist who got Big Tech to stand down - Fast Company

Joy Buolamwini's research helped persuade Amazon, IBM, and Microsoft to put a hold on facial recognition technology. Through her nonprofit Algorithmic Justice League, she's now battling AI bias in...

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No matter what happens on Sunday, this #SuperBowl will make history: Sarah Thomas will become the first woman ever to referee the Big Game. 👏🏈

Sarah Thomas becomes the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl

Thomas will work as a down judge at Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay next month.

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Did you know that less than 2% (!) of charitable giving goes toward organizations focused on issues impacting women and girls? Our founder, @melindagates , is trying to change that. Learn more in this article from @Philanthropy :

Melinda French Gates Effort Aims to Accelerate Women’s Power and Influence

Pivotal Ventures has committed up to $20 million to match gifts made by members of three partnering donor networks in order to channel more money to U.S. nonprofits that work to get more women into...

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Of the $130B in venture money given to entrepreneurs, just 2% goes to women. Only 0.2% goes to black women—a number so small it could be rounded down to 0%. It’s time we start investing in more women entrepreneurs. #EqualityCantWait

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"Care has always been infrastructure; from child care to paid leave, to home and community-based services, care is a need shared by all at some point in our lives, and is fundamental to enabling economic activity." — @aijenpoo #JointAddress #CareCantWait

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Looking forward to our panel at @SXSW 's #SXSW2024 on Friday! We’ll be joined by our partners @itsYRmedia , @TheYoungFutures , and @Digi_Thriving to talk about solutions that support young people's wellbeing in the age of technology. Learn more and register:

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The big day is finally here—we’re proud to announce the four $10 million awardees of the #EqualityCantWait Challenge!

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Congratulations to @ava , our partner @ARRAYNow , and everyone involved in the creation of "Origin" on its official release today! 🎉 This film is undeniably powerful. Here's why it'll leave you thinking long after you've watched it:

With 'Origin,' Ava DuVernay illuminates America's racial caste system

Based on Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste, DuVernay's film draws a line between India's caste system, the hierarchies of Nazi Germany and the historic subjugation of Black people in the United States.

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In 2020, a record number of women ran for office. From the largest all-women congressional delegation in U.S. history to the country’s first-ever transgender state senator, women are making waves.

Women Have Already Made History in the 2020 Election

Across the country, candidates are winning their races and ushering in a new kind of representation.

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"The question we’re asking is: How do we advance social progress in a country where centuries of systemic discrimination continue to shape people’s lives?" —Ada Williams Prince Learn how our Women of Color Design Council is imagining a new path forward.

It’s Time for Philanthropy to Invest in Women and Girls of Color. Here’s How We’re Making it Happen...

In this guest post, Ada Williams Prince of Pivotal Ventures makes the case for moving more money to women and girls of color, and unpacks how her team convened a unique external council to guide...

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Women earn the majority of post-grad degrees but are still underrepresented in many careers. When armed with the same major, men tend to enter into higher-paying occupations. Gains in education have yet to pay off for women. One reason why #EqualityCantWait

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In 2020, we launched the #EqualityCantWait Challenge, which will provide $40 million to big, bold ideas to increase the power and influence of women in America by 2030.

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Did you catch our founder @melindagates on NPR’s Morning Edition with @NPRMichel ? She talked about the importance of increasing women’s representation in U.S. politics and the work we're doing to make that a reality. Listen to the full interview:

Melinda French Gates calls for women's parity in political leadership

Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is funding efforts to elect more women to public office through her company, Pivotal Ventures.

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Caregivers navigate one of the most complex jobs of all, but their experiences often go unseen. We partnered with @WomenPhotograph on a photo collection to bring their stories to life. Check it out:

Caring for Each Other: Caregiving in America and the Need for Change 

Created in partnership between Pivotal Ventures & Women Photograph, this photo series shines a light on the American caregiving experience.

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Important news from @TrevorProject : Access to gender-affirming hormone therapy can help lower rates of depression and suicidality. This study comes on the heels of harmful legislation targeting critically-important health care for young people.

Groundbreaking Study Confirms Hormone Therapy Benefits Trans Youth

Rates of depression and suicidality were lower for youth who accessed affirming care.

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By providing pathways for women leaders in tech and public office, supporting the development of a modern caregiving system, and securing a comprehensive federal #PaidLeave policy, we're pushing towards our goal to expand women's power and influence.

Melinda French Gates is tearing down 'barriers that hold women back'

Issues such as reproductive rights and caregiving have sharpened the focus of French Gates's investment company, Pivotal.

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“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg On what would have been her 89th birthday, we're celebrating RBG and the change she fought for.

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These solutions will make our country better and more equal for women and girls—we're so excited to watch the teams make it happen! 💪

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It’s time to give gender equality the attention and investment it deserves. That’s why I’m proud to announce the @EqltyCantWait Challenge $10 million awardees: - @DomesticWorkers and @CaringAcrossGen -led coalition - @AdaAcademy - @girls_inc - @NMCCAP and @NativeWomenLead

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➡️ Providing on-demand therapy for kids & families ➡️ Connecting families with quality childcare and pre-schools ➡️ Helping navigate the logistical challenges of care These companies are helping #movecareforward —tune in to learn more!

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Ever thought about innovating in the care space? Join us to hear about how @8ennett built @wonderschools , @LindsJR built @WeAreWellthy & @Helenegger built @LittleOtterCare on 9/27 at 9am PST. RSVP here: #careguild #movecareforward

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Sydney Barber is breaking down barriers as the first Black woman to lead in Naval Academy’s 175 year history.

Naval Academy names its first Black female brigade commander

Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber will take over the position next semester.

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We're joining the @GirlsWhoCode #MarchForSisterhood for the #DayOfTheGirl because #EqualityCantWait . Join the march today!

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Today is #MarchForSisterhood : the first all-digital march in history – created for girls, by @girlswhocode . For the first time ever, you can march from anywhere in the world to bring awareness to the issues you're passionate about. Join us now! #DayoftheGirl

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We have some exciting news to share: You'll now see updates here from @PivotalVentures —a company by @MelindaGates to help accelerate social progress in the U.S. by removing barriers that hold people back.

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The US is 1 of only 6 countries without guaranteed paid family or maternity leave. That's why 1 in 4 women go back to work just 2 weeks after giving birth. These 8 new moms give an intimate glimpse into their lives to show why we need to #PassPaidLeave .

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One year ago today, for the first time in history, women won a majority of seats on the New York City Council. How did they do it? @RepresentWomen identified four important factors to their success. ➡️

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When men like @RepColinAllred take #PaidLeave , they aren’t just doing what’s best for their families—they’re setting a powerful example for other men to follow.

The push for paid family leave had stalled in America. Then men bought in.

A wave of dads pushing for paid family leave has taken the issue from a non-starter to one that could potentially become national policy.

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Women-led funds like @GrowthWarriorVC and @uluventures are seizing opportunities that others in the venture capital industry have missed—and their efforts are paying off. Learn how in @erin_harkless ' recent article for @PitchBook 's latest report:

Bridging the Gap: Women-led Funds Are Seizing Opportunities Others Have Missed | Pivotal Ventures

Pivotal Ventures is betting big on funds led by women of color to increase diversity and equity in venture capital.

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Women and girls of color are chronically underfunded, underrepresented, and overlooked. This month, @ReneeWittemyer is spotlighting four of our partners who are changing that: @DFranklinDavis , @SamaraMHernandz , @CrystalEchoHawk , and @dralfiee .

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We’ve made progress over the past 103 years, but women still hold just 24% of Congress, despite being more than half the U.S pop. Here are some great orgs you can support to work toward parity: #TheAscendFund , @runningstart , @sheshouldrun , @higherheights . #EqualityCantWait #TBT

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We will build that world, Dr. Biden. 💪

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Activists like Sojourner Truth helped change the world with a bold idea: That all people are created equal. #EqualityCantWait

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Lack of access to primary care, a mental health crisis, and a reproductive health crisis. @Ask_Tia CEO @CarolynWitte breaks down this "triple threat" women are facing following the overturning of Roe in her piece for @FastCompany .

Melinda French Gates' Pivotal Ventures backs women's health clinic Tia

A cash infusion from Melinda French Gates's Pivotal Ventures comes as Tia is scaling its mission of bringing holistic, preventive healthcare to women.

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Gender equality is still 208 years away. But we can all do our part to expand women's power and influence within our communities. Now is the time to act. Watch @melindagates ' video to learn more. #EqualityCantWait

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We all can help create a future where women have as much power and influence as men. Share the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge with a bold thinker in your life.

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A message from @MichelleObama and @melindagates : “Unless we act, the pandemic could trap a generation of girls in a cycle of poverty—and shortchange the world of the talents and ideas these girls have to offer.”

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Meet our partner Magnify Ventures! MV is committed to funding entrepreneurs that improve the care economy with tech to #MoveCareForward . Founders, @julie_wrob and @joannadrakeearl , have experience as investors, entrepreneurs, and caregivers. Learn more:

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We're proud to work with partners like Magnify Ventures, @the_holding_co , and @caringacrossgen , which are working to revolutionize the care industry through investment, innovation and policy. Follow us to learn more about their work and how together, we can #MoveCareForward .

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If we want a functioning democracy that lives up to its promise, we need to do a better job of supporting women candidates, election officials, and poll workers. Our partners at @BrennanCenter , @statesunited , and @IssueOneReform are doing just that.

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Will 2022 become "The Year of the Woman Governor?" With a record number of women running for governor this year, this is one of the questions we're asking ahead of the midterm elections.

What to Watch for on Election Night

With record numbers of women running for office at the state level, we’re watching for signs of progress down the ballot.

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Less than 2 percent of all charitable giving goes to women and girls. What better time to change that than #DayoftheGirl ? Choose a local charity you can donate to and #GivetoWomenandGirls here:

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Pivotal Ventures' Women of Color Design Council is working to change this disparity. ⬇️ Here's how.

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There is one month left to register for the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge. Imagine a world where we have true gender equality. What would be different?

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Too many young people—especially youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth—are failed by outdated and inequitable mental health systems. But creative efforts from organizations like @AAKOMAProject , @HeadstreamInno , & @soundit_out give us hope. #WorldMentalHealthDay

World Mental Health Day Is About Finding Solutions

This World Mental Health Day, we’re spotlighting some of our partners’ most creative resources for young people and their caregivers.

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Congratulations to our partners @sneharevanur of @encodejustice , @drfeifei of @ai4allorg , and @jovialjoy of @AJLUnited on their #TIME100 recognition for their work on AI! We love to see it 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏼

The 100 Most Influential People in AI 2023

Here’s who made the 2023 TIME100 AI list of the most influential people in artificial intelligence.

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Caregiving is a full-time job with no days off. Pivotal Ventures is committed to pushing for policies that #MoveCareForward by giving caregivers access to additional support and sustainable help. Learn more:

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"To improve Black lives, we must improve care." — @CaringAcrossGen 's Sade Dozan shares why #CareCantWait .

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One in four women are considering downsizing their careers. Why? COVID-19 has made them into near-full-time caregivers. Fixing the caregiving crisis must become a national priority.

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"At Pivotal, we see expanding women’s power and influence not as a single issue but rather as a prerequisite to progress on more or less every issue.” In @Philanthropy , Pivotal’s president, Brooke Anderson, wrote about the urgent need to increase women’s representation in all

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Diverse classrooms learn better. Diverse companies perform better. Diverse governments serve better. And we’ll continue to invest in diverse partners who are making the world a more equitable place for us all.

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With a national paid leave policy, "a new mom would not have to decide between leaving her two-week-old baby at home or putting food on the table." More on the need for Congress to pass a paid family and medical leave law from @MsMagazine .

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👏 @AllRaise has launched #BoardXcelerate to increase the number of underrepresented executives on private tech company boards.

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At 22, @TheAmandaGorman is the youngest inaugural poet ever. If you haven’t already listened to the piece she read at today’s ceremony, make some time for it. “For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it.”

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Here’s a stat that should have us all worried about the effect the pandemic is having on working moms: Among heterosexual couples with kids under 13, moms “have reduced their work hours four to five times more than fathers.” #EqualityCantWait

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To move #equalpay , #paidleave , and #childcare into the conversation, @Fortune and @Timesupnow partnered to ask the 2020 presidential candidates about their stances on these important issues. What issues are most important to you? #DemDebate

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Another reason #EqualityCantWait .

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Just 8% of the world’s population of girls and women live in countries that received a “good” rating on a gender-equality index

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“I’m convinced that having more women at all levels of government will make government work better. I’m also convinced there’s a realistic path to getting there.” — @MelindaGates More on how we're working with partners to build women’s political power:

We Need More Women in Public Office. Here’s How to Get Them There

Melinda French Gates on why she's focusing on getting more women in public office

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Having more women at all levels of government will make government work better—and there’s a realistic path to getting there. In my latest op-ed, I reflect on what it’ll take to make our government truly representative of the people it serves.

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Let’s work together to make gender equality happen in our lifetimes. Who’s in?

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"Nurses who feel fulfilled in their work deliver better care and stay in roles longer.” -Co-founder and CEO Dr. @ImanAbuzeid on the work @JoinIncredible is doing to help nurses find jobs and get the resources they need:

Black-Owned Healthcare Hiring Platform Incredible Health Is Now Being Used By 1/4 U.S. Nurses & 75%...

Dr. Iman Abuzeid's hiring platform Incredible Health, is the fastest-growing healthcare career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers and they have the numbers to prove it.

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This is BIG: This January, Colorado will become only the second state where women hold more than 50 percent of state legislative seats. More on the progress women made in state legislatures across the country from @CAWP_RU :

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"How much do you have to change yourself to get systems that weren’t made with you in mind to somehow work for you?" Learn how this question inspired @AJLUnited founder @jovialjoy 's efforts to advocate for safer and more inclusive AI systems:

Meet the scientist protecting women of color from the wrong side of AI

In 2023, computer scientist and artist, Dr. Joy Buolamwini, was named one of Time’s "100 Most Influential people in AI" for good reason — prejudice that’s often baked into this technology has...

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We mourn the eight lives taken too soon. We stand with the AAPI community. We join people around the country in speaking out to #StopAsianHate .

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When it comes to your elected leaders, where does your state rank on gender equality? @RepresentWomen creates an annual Gender Parity Index that ranks states by the number of women in elected office. #EqualityCantWait

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Meet our partner, @CaringAcrossGen , who works to make caregiving more seen and valued in society and daily life. Join their #CareCantWait movement and tell your lawmakers we all deserve to live, work, and age with dignity.

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Black women have long led the fight for social change, yet 81 percent of Black feminist organizations lack the funds to meet their goals. A new report from @BlackFemFund examines the barriers they face and offers a call to action to #FundBlackFeminists .

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The choice is clear: #InvestInCare like the essential infrastructure it is, or abandon families to struggle alone while caring for their loved ones. More from @aijenpoo and @palaknshah ⤵️

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“What do we witness when we see through the eyes of Black women?” It was such a privilege experiencing the WITNESS exhibit at @TedTalks #TEDWomen in Atlanta this week. Congratulations—and thank you—to the creators: Good Mirrors, @wacotheater , & @BlkWomenPhoto .

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If you've ever wondered about our investment philosophy, here it is: When we direct capital toward women and people of color, we can both spark innovation and generate meaningful returns. Learn more about our strategy:

Investing | Pivotal Ventures

Pivotal Ventures is driving social impact by investing in women. Investing in funds and companies led by women is critical to expanding women’s power and influence in the United States.

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#COVID19 has made finding affordable child care more difficult for everyone—including the record number of women running for public office. Here’s why that matters—and why the impacts may last much longer than the pandemic itself.

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🤰🏻 A new baby 🩺 A startling diagnosis 👴🏾 An aging parent A national #PaidLeave policy would help us care for ourselves and those we love.

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@melindagates When our democracy fully reflects the people it's supposed to serve, everyone will benefit.

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Caring for the people you love can be a full-time job. We need to invest in ways for caregivers, like you, to get more time and opportunity. Let's #MoveCareForward and invest in care.

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“If employers wish to attract and retain talent, their business practices must consider the needs of an estimated 56% of the nation’s workforce with caregiving responsibilities.” Well-said, @JosephBFuller and @HarvardHBS !

How to Keep Employees Productive: Support Caregivers

Three-quarters of US employees are balancing caregiving with their careers. If companies could prevent five of them from quitting, they could save $200,000. Joseph Fuller offers a seven-point plan...

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This #IWD2020 and every day, let's fight against gender bias by ensuring women's voices are heard in every room we're in. #EqualityCantWait

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“Our goal should be to expand women’s power and influence in society. Power and influence is the ability to make decisions, control resources, and shape perspectives.” @MelindaGates #EqualityCantWait

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The #FamilyAndMedicalLeaveAct was signed into law 30 years ago today. Learn more about this historic piece of legislation and why it is past time for paid family and medical leave for all. ➡️ #FMLA30

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Learn more about the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge and how you can help make gender equality a reality for all women. #EqualityCantWait

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How does change happen? “Not from above but from within, from many local actions occurring simultaneously,” said activist Grace Lee Boggs. This #WomensHistoryMonth , we take inspiration from her and everyone following her example to build movements from the ground up. 💪

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Only 0.5 percent of philanthropic funding goes toward women and girls of color. As our own @AdaDubPrince said, it's time to change that—and invest in women and girls of color as the leaders they are.

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What better way to celebrate #WomensEqualityDay than by recognizing our incredible #EqualityCantWait Challenge awardees! To each of them we say, thank you for all you're doing to expand women’s power and influence.

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"People who live in poverty are already experiencing high levels of toxic stress. The impact that this has on a mom and her children is significant."

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"If we're going to act, we have to act now." Read why @melindagates is committing $1 billion over the next ten years to expanding women's power and influence in the U.S. #EqualityCantWait

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I want to see more women making decisions, controlling resources, & shaping policies. That’s why I’m committing $1B over the next 10 years to expanding women’s power & influence in the U.S. #EqualityCantWait , & no one in a position to act should either.

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