Center for Race & Gender Equity ↘
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh’s Center for Race & Gender Equity provides training, organizes events, engages in advocacy, and builds community around the vision of a world in which all women and girls, especially women and girls of color, have equitable access to personal and professional opportunities, free from racial injustice.
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Action Conversations on Race
On the third Wednesday of every month, YWCA Greater Pittsburgh presents a panel discussion with local leaders and experts dedicated to racial justice.
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YWCA Racial Justice Challenge
The YWCA Racial Justice Challenge is a virtual learning tool designed to create dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership.
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Pay Equity
The Level Up Greater Pittsburgh Pay Equity Campaign is a partnership between Black Women’s Policy Center (BWPC), Women and Girls Foundation (WGF), and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh (YWCA GP) to close the gender pay gap in the Pittsburgh region.
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Racial Justice Education
We provide a variety of workshops that meet the training needs of corporate, nonprofit, education, and community sectors.
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Advocacy
Our advocacy plan supports the mission of YWCA Greater Pittsburgh by engaging in strategic initiatives that empower women, especially women and girls of color.
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YWCA Greater Pittsburgh Equity Awards
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh's Equity Awards honor leaders, especially women of color, who work to eliminate racism and empower women.
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Unite to Heal PA
A partnership of YWCAs of Greater Pittsburgh, Tri-County Area, York, and Lancaster to advance racial healing.