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In the Washington metropolitan region, nearly half a million women and girls are living in or near poverty. We all have a stake in building the economic security of our region’s women and girls. The Women’s Foundation works to mobilize our community and provide solutions to eliminate the persistent barriers that disproportionately hinder women and girls from achieving economic security.

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day — Your Awareness Can Have an Impact

Are you aware that a woman tests positive for HIV every 35 minutes in the United States? Are you aware that one in four

Weekly Round-Up: News and Analysis on Women and Poverty (week ending March 6, 2010)

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity Spotlight on Poverty

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— A new study out this week illustrates the wealth gap faced by women of color in the U.S.  According to the study, black

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— Today is International Women’s Day — a day to celebrate the accomplishments of women all over the world.  In honor of the occasion,

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— A new study out today says Montgomery County renters are being priced out of their homes.  Tenants’ advocates are calling for rent control,

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— The Washington Post editorial board is calling for the Maryland General Assembly to pass laws that would change the standard of proof needed

Transportation: Missing Connections

The Obama Administration’s Middle Class Task Force released its first annual report last week.  Unfortunately, it missed an opportunity to address the issue of car

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— The number of D.C. teenagers having babies has significantly increased over the past few years.  Many of the young parents are unable to

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— Some local parents and child care providers are still feeling the effects of last month’s snowstorms.  Some parents say they weren’t paid during the snowstorms

The Daily Rundown — The Latest News Affecting Women & Girls in Our Region.

— After years of decline, the teen pregnancy rate is on the rise again in the U.S.  WAMU is exploring the impact having a