YWCA Greenwich Launches Young Women’s Initiative

The YWCA Greenwich has launched its Young Women’s Initiative, 'YW-I', aimed at empowering young women through civic engagement and activism, with 27 participants attending its inaugural workshop. Key speakers, Patti Russo and Patricia Billie Miller, shared personal anecdotes and emphasized the importance of women supporting one another in overcoming challenges such as 'imposter syndrome'. Angela Tomazos, a gender equality advocate, is set to speak at a global conference in Greece, highlighting her journey as a first-generation Greek Australian and her extensive involvement in various organizations promoting women's rights. Meanwhile, Her Justice, under outgoing executive director Amy Barasch, continues to provide crucial legal services for women in poverty, advocating for policy change alongside its legal work. Despite progress, many women still face gender bias and discrimination in the workplace, with alarming statistics revealing persistent gaps in compensation and representation. While high-profile philanthropists like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates contribute significantly to women's causes, overall funding remains inadequate, with less than 2% of philanthropic dollars directed toward women and girls, especially those of color.