Girls for Gender Equity - GGE

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Girls for Gender Equity - GGE ✊🏽 Centering Black girls & gender-expansive youth of color in the work for racial + gender justice⁣. Donate Today: http://www.ggenyc.org/donate/

10/01/2026

📣Calling all young folks!

There’s still time to apply to our stipended youth programs: Sisters in Strength (SIS) and the Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC)! Open to young people ages 15–24, centering Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color.

💜 Free to participate — no academic requirements!
🍴 Enjoy food, monthly stipends, care packages, and ongoing support.
🎓 Activities include guest facilitators, field trips, college prep, and more!
🗓 Programs run from October 2026 to June 2027.
➡️ Link in bio to apply (Deadline October 2)!

To all the survivors feeling activated by this week’s news–you are not alone. We love you. We believe you. We see you. 1...
09/30/2026

To all the survivors feeling activated by this week’s news–you are not alone. We love you. We believe you. We see you. 

1 in 4 young women experience sexual assault before the age of 18. Earlier this year, we marched on Denim Day because we stand in solidarity with survivors. Because bodily autonomy matters. Because it’s possible to end sexual violence and to make our communities safer. 

As we reflect on the past week’s news from Cornell and LSU, we’re re-sharing love letters written by members of the GGE community to support survivors in their healing journeys. 

If you or anyone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, you can find Healing Resources for Survivors from our partners at me too. International, linked in our bio.

Reference: Girls Inc. 

09/24/2026

Looking for a place to be yourself, find your voice, and discover your potential? For one program alum, GGE became a second home—a supportive space to try new things and grow. She found opportunities to learn, lead, and take action. Now, you can too! ✨

Apply to our stipended youth programs: Sisters in Strength (SIS) and Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC)! Open to young people ages 15–24, centering Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color.

💜 Free to participate — no academic requirements!
🍴 Enjoy food, monthly stipends, care packages, and ongoing support.
🎓 Activities include guest facilitators, field trips, college prep, and more!
🗓 Programs run from October 2026 to June 2027.
➡️ Apply now through the link in our bio!

09/17/2026

Thinking about what you want your afterschool time to look like this year? Stop by our Programs Open House to learn more about our youth programs and how to get involved.

You’ll get to hear more about Sisters in Strength (SIS) and Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC), meet staff, ask questions, and see if one of our programs is a good fit. 💜

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 GGE Office
☕ Food and refreshments will be served
➡️ Link in bio to RSVP, and feel free to bring a friend!

9/11 is a day of remembrance, grief, and reflection.For GGE, this day is also part of our own story. The first meeting t...
09/11/2026

9/11 is a day of remembrance, grief, and reflection.

For GGE, this day is also part of our own story. The first meeting that led to our creation took place on 9/11. In a moment marked by shock, fear, and uncertainty, GGE began with a simple but lasting act: showing up for Black girls. That commitment to care, connection, and support shaped our vision from the very beginning and continues to ground our work today.

We also remember the harm that followed, including Islamophobia, stop-and-frisk, increased surveillance in homes and schools, and the targeting of Black, Brown, and immigrant communities. In the years after 9/11, many young people came to understand safety through policing, exclusion, and violence.

25 years later, we hold the families who lost loved ones in our hearts. We remain committed to a different vision of safety—rooted in belonging, collective care, and healing justice. We believe New York City is stronger because of our differences, and we will continue advocating for a city where Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color are safer, seen, and resourced.

09/10/2026

Looking for an afterschool program where you can grow, build leadership skills, and make a difference in your community?

Join us for our Programs Open House on Friday, September 18th! Learn more about Sisters in Strength (SIS) and Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC). Plus meet staff, ask questions, and find out how to get involved.

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 GGE Office
☕Food and refreshments will be served.
➡️ Link in bio to RSVP, and feel free to bring a friend!

If you’re looking for a space to connect, grow, and use your voice, we’d love to see you there.


📣 Hey teens! Looking for an afterschool program where you can build leadership skills, grow in community, and get involv...
09/04/2026

📣 Hey teens! Looking for an afterschool program where you can build leadership skills, grow in community, and get involved in advocacy and social justice? Save the date for our Programs Open House!

Come learn more about Sisters in Strength (SIS) and Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC). Meet staff, ask questions, and find out how to get involved. We’d love to see you there! 💜

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:30 PM
📍 GGE Office
☕Food and refreshments will be served.

➡️RSVP through the link in our bio to join us, and feel free to bring a friend!

We honor Gloria Steinem’s extraordinary life and legacy. Through her leadership and the enduring impact of organizations...
09/03/2026

We honor Gloria Steinem’s extraordinary life and legacy. Through her leadership and the enduring impact of organizations she co-founded, including the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, and the Women's Media Center, Gloria Steinem invited Black feminists into all spaces she curated, generously naming the crosses we bear and the vision we lead. Because of her, generations of advocates have carried forward the work of shifting power, moving resources, and creating space for Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color to lead. We are deeply grateful for her life and for the movement she helped build. Thank you Gloria Steinem may you rest well.

📷Photo Credit: Library of Congress

09/02/2026

🎉We celebrate the impact of the Own My Future youth leadership development initiative, with New York Liberty and Gallagher!

“I had fun experiencing a community that was focused on bringing people together…It was also fun whenever they highlighted different types of leadership, which reminded us of our power in differences and to play to our strengths.” -M.E.

After months of skill-building with high school girls and gender-expansive youth, it was powerful to see GGE recognized on the court before 17,579 NY Liberty fans, with a generous $10,000 gift in support of this work. We’re grateful for partners who invest in young people, leadership, and the future! 🌟

08/31/2026

This Black August, we honor 24 years of centering the leadership of Black girls and gender-expansive youth of color in the movement to end gender and racial-based violence. Grounded in healing, safety, and survivorship justice, we remain committed to building spaces where young people can lead and shape the world around them. Thank you to our partners at me too. International for uplifting our work!

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