Polaris’ “Human Trafficking 101”: The Training We Need to Prevent and Reduce Human Trafficking
Human trafficking, as defined by U.S. law, is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to compel a person into commercial sex acts or labor against their will. Over the…
How You Can Help During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
In 2010, the President proclaimed that the month of January would be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Since this declaration, there have been multiple anti-trafficking policy achievements such…
Happy Birthday Mary Harriman
On November 17, 2021, we celebrate the 140th birthday of our founder, Mary Harriman. It’s a monumental birthday in its own right, but even more amazing when it takes place…
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Interview with Qudsia Raja
In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join our Assistant Director of League Inclusion, Emma Briggs and the VP of Policy and Equity Initiatives at the National Domestic Violence…
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Interview with Aida Pantoja
Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions and importance of Hispanic people to the United States and those American…
UN Women – Generation Equality Forum
Learn more about the UN Women Generation Equality Forum and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with our Assistant Director of League Inclusion, Emma Briggs.
AJLI Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy
Join our Chief Executive Officer, Patsy Doerr, and Assistant Director of League Inclusion, Emma Briggs, as they discuss the AJLI Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategic Plan and what this…
June is Pride Month!
As we celebrate Pride Month across the world this June, it is important to reflect on how we can show up for the LGBTQ+ community not only this month, but…
Charlene Chuang: Perspectives from the Incoming President, Women of Color Affinity Group
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, I’m proud to offer my perspectives as an Asian American woman in the Junior League. I joined the New York…
Interview with Opa Owiye Johnson, Chief of Staff at GirlTrek Inc.
Join our Manager of League Programs, Emma Briggs, for an interview with Opa Owiye Johnson, Chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at the Junior League of Lexington, KY and Chief…