Category: Gender Issues

MELISSA SILVERSTEIN, FOUNDER of Women and Hollywood, talked to Refinery29 about her organization, Harvey Weinstein, and the most pressing issues that need to be addressed in terms of gender disparity in Hollywood today. Read…

BIRTHRIGHT: A WAR STORY is a feature length documentary that examines how women are being jailed, physically violated and even put at risk of dying as a radical movement tightens its grip across America. The film tells the story of women who have become collateral damage in…

IN AN ARTICLE for Variety, Melissa Silverstein, founder and publisher of Women and Hollywood wrote, “I think this summer has made it clear that there are less true movie stars than people thought.” She continued,…

USA TODAY’S “ONE Nation” series features “an extraordinary American who is making our nation a better place.” Our past guest, Keren Taylor has been featured for her work helping girls find their voices. Click…

THE EIGHTH ANNUAL WAM!NYC CONFERENCE: REPORT THE FACTS, FRAME THE FUTURE. will be held at Barnard College on Saturday, June 17th. Join Women, Action, & The Media (WAM!NYC) for a full day of panels and conversing with…