Before we officially say goodbye to 2022, let’s look back together on some of Rise Up’s most notable highlights from the year. We are incredibly grateful to each of you, our dedicated supporters, for your ongoing commitment to advancing gender equity around the world. We took important steps this year towards our vision of an equitable world. This is not … Read More
Celebrating the life of Rise Up Leader Emmanuel Sunday Tagwai
By Theresa Effa, Nigeria Country Director We are deeply saddened to share that Rise Up lost one of its incredible Nigeria alums in September, Mr. Emmanuel Sunday Tagwai. Emmanuel became a Rise Up Leader in 2018 and displayed a passion for creating exponential change and advocating for the rights of women and girls in his community. Emmanuel was the Head … Read More
Rise Up’s Unwavering Commitment to Girls Around the World
October 11, 2022 Today, we commemorate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. Since Rise Up was founded in 2009, girls have been at the center of our work to advance gender equity globally. Over the last year, Rise Up has supported hundreds of girls, youth, and adolescents to strengthen their leadership skills and amplify their voices … Read More
2022 Rise Up Annual Gala
Rise Up held its 8th Annual Gala on October 6, 2022. That year, we celebrated knowing and owning our power as individuals, as Rise Up supporters, and as a global movement for gender equity and justice.
Standing Up for Girls in Mexico
September 30, 2022 Even when faced with the most challenging situations, Claudia Elizabeth Cuéllar Ochoa has found hope and taken action to protect girls in Mexico. Claudia is a lawyer and the founder of Luminas Centro de Derechos Humanos, where she works to prevent violence and abuse towards youth and adolescents. With training and support from Rise Up, Claudia is … Read More
Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee to Speak at Rise Up Gala
We are thrilled to announce Nobel Peace Laureate and Liberian women’s rights activist Leymah Gbowee as the distinguished guest speaker at Rise Up’s Annual Gala, taking place virtually on October 6! As a tireless advocate for the rights of women and girls around the world, we look forward to hearing about Ms. Gbowee’s journey as a leader and champion for … Read More
Rise Up lança iniciativa de igualdade de gênero em São Paulo
A Rise Up tem o prazer de anunciar o lançamento de uma nova turma de Lideranças Rise Up! Lideranças visionárias que trabalham no estado de São Paulo, Brasil, estão convidades a se inscrever para se juntar à nossa rede de mais de 600 líderes, que defenderam com sucesso mais de 120 leis e políticas novas e aprimoradas que impactam 135 … Read More
