When girls are empowered and given the opportunity to be involved in decision-making, not only is inclusivity achieved but a new generation of empowered women is created. The Girls LEAD Act aims at achieving just that: meaningful engagement and empowerment of adolescent girls.
In 2008, Manuela suffered an obstetric emergency and was rushed to the hospital, where she was confronted by hostile physicians that accused her of self-inducing an illegal abortion. The Trial Court convicted Manuela and sentenced her to 30 years in prison for aggravated murder. Learn more about Manuela’s story.
IANGEL condemns harassment and violence against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We reaffirm our commitment to promoting gender and racial justice by advocating for laws and policies that combat gender-based violence locally, nationally and globally.
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IANGEL is accepting nominations for its Amel Zenoune-Zouani Rights & Leadership Award which will be presented at our 2022 Gala.
Our international panel of feminist lawyers and advocates will address the important role that pro bono lawyers play in assisting change agents around the world.
IANGEL has been hard at work to advance gender justice for women and girls, everywhere. Here are some of the 2021 initiatives that we’re supporting.
Child marriages in India are fairly common. According to UNICEF, South Asia is home to the largest number of child brides. The Covid-19 pandemic, which has caused significant economic hardship, has only worsened this situation.
Our nonprofit hosts interns each summer that gain hands-on experience with our programming, projects, and communications. Click here if you are interested in interning with IANGEL for the 2021 Summer.
IANGEL recognizes that systemic racism persists in our country, as does gender inequity. Discrimination, whether on the basis of race or gender, is a powerful driver of violence, poverty, and injustice.