Brewers Of Change

Our BREWERS OF CHANGE™ column puts a celebratory spotlight on women leaders who are creating social impact and propelling gender equity through their organizations and businesses in their respective industries. They are Women You Should Know whose missions are greater than their companies and brands.

From Where I Stand: Saba Ismail On Promoting Gender Equality And Peacebuilding In Pakistan

Guest ContributorAugust 10, 2017

UN WOMEN - Saba Ismail started working on peacebuilding in Pakistan when she was 15 years old. The perceptions about young people is a major barrier to their en...

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3-Minute Film Spotlights Teacher Who Also Drives 14 Ton Truck As Part Of Two-Woman Crew

wyskJuly 21, 2017

In this entertaining and inspiring 3-minute documentary, Nicolas Bori, a filmmaker from Buenos Aires, Argentina, introduces us to Masumi, a woman who worked as ...

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From Where I Stand: Lt. Col. Wafa Sharqawi On Being One Of The First Women To Join Palestinian Civil Police

Guest ContributorJuly 13, 2017

UN WOMEN - Lieutenant Colonel Wafa Sharqawi, 48 years old, was among the first women to join the Palestinian Civil Police in 1997, going against all norms. The ...

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Dear Microsoft: Absolutely Not.

Guest ContributorMay 9, 2017

And it has nothing to do with your software. It has to do with your new ad campaign, which I happened to see while I was at the gym last week. Here’s the gist: ...

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United Women Firefighters And FDNY Are Looking For More Women To Join New York’s Bravest

wyskApril 20, 2017

"Yes, the test is challenging. Yes, the job is hard. But...it's not impossible!"...

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Watch: Why These Girl Scouts Are Fighting For Monumental Change In NYC’s Central Park

wyskMarch 1, 2017

"You don't want to grow up to be a character in a book. You want to grow up to be a powerful woman."...

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“Dear Sirs”… Attorney Takes On Firm’s Archaic Use Of Male-Centric Language, Inspires Change Toward Gender Equality

Guest ContributorOctober 20, 2016

"Male-centric language begs an injustice, a disregard and disrespect for the role and impact of women. And words create worlds, and frames of mind."...

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From Where I Stand: Lucy Nduati On Being A Female Police Officer In Kenya

Guest ContributorJuly 26, 2016

"Being a female police officer in Kenya can pose challenges. Kenyan culture is part of the African old patriarchal system where women are not placed in places of power."...

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Don’t Call Me A ‘Female Racecar Driver’… My Gender Has No Bearing On My Ability To Race

Guest ContributorJune 28, 2016

"When I’m out on the track, I’m just another racer. But what happens off the track is a different story." - Julia Landauer...

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