Let’s be real here for a second. Most of us would be lying if we said we didn’t get the majority of our news and information from the internet. Internet articles have quickly taken over social media, from open letters to harsh reviews to listicles to Her Campus articles; there isn’t a day when I don’t read at least three internet writings. Knowing that whatever account you decide to like/follow will be posting numerous articles to your feed every day, you want to make sure the accounts you follow publish quality stuff and that they publish articles on topics about which you’re passionate. Feminism is a social justice issue about which many are (or should be) passionate and wonderfully enough, it is a commonly covered issue on social media! So, from a fellow feminist, here are some of the best gender equality accounts to like/follow!
1. HeForShe
“It’s 2016 and women around the world are still being abused, objectified and silenced. Yet, women are half of the world’s potential and every single one has the right to a life free from discrimination. Your voice is powerful—raise it to tell the world why equality for every woman and girl is worth fighting for.”
You can like HeForShe on Facebook and follow them on Twitter at @HeforShe.
2. Emma Goldman Clinic
“The Emma Goldman Clinic is an independent not-for-profit reproductive health care clinic that is proudly feminist in its health care provision, organizational and institutional structure and in its policies.”
The only non-profit organization named after the iconic feminist-anarchist, Emma Goldman, support your local clinic by liking them on Facebook and following them on Twitter at @EmmaGoldmanIowa!
3. UN Women
“UN Women is the UN agency for gender equality & women’s empowerment. It was established to accelerate progress on meeting the needs of women & girls worldwide.”
Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter at @UN_Women.
4. Planned Parenthood
“A trusted health care provider, an informed educator, a passionate advocate, and a global partner helping similar organizations around the world, Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide. For nearly 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to women’s health and well-being, based on respect for each individual’s right to make informed, independent decisions about health, sex, and family planning.”
The most renowned reproductive rights clinic founded by Margret Sanger can be found on Facebook and can also be followed on Twitter at @PPFA.
5. Planned Parenthood Action
“The Planned Parenthood Action Fund is the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. We work in the streets, in the states, and in Washington, DC, to advance women’s reproductive health and rights.”
The activism side of Planned Parenthood can found on Twitter at @PPact and can be liked on Facebook!
6. Center for Reproductive Rights
“The Center for Reproductive Rights promotes women’s equality worldwide by securing reproductive rights in constitutional and international human rights law… At the core of the Center’s strategies is a commitment to building the legal capacity of regional, national, and local NGOs through collaborative litigation and advocacy, and to working in partnership with academics to invigorate teaching and scholarship on reproductive rights so that the next generation of attorneys, officeholders, policymakers and judges think about reproductive health as a fundamental human right.”
This account can be liked on Facebook!
7. Global Fund for Women
“Global Fund for Women is one of the world’s leading foundations for gender equality, standing up for the human rights of women and girls. It campaigns for zero violence, economic and political empowerment, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Global Fund for Women uses its powerful network to rally advocates, raise money, and get support to where it’s most urgently needed.”
Follow them on Twitter @GlobalFundWomen and like their page on Facebook!
8. My Favorite F Word Is Feminism
“Get the latest feminist news stories from Bustle and around the Internet.”
A more light-hearted compilation of feminist writings, essays and articles from the world of social media can be found at this page on Facebook.
Now go forth and share these accounts articles!