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Gender-based Violence (GBV) describes the many forms of gender-based misconduct that occur in different contexts, including negative behaviors directed at an individual based on their gender or sex as well as behaviors that are sexual in nature. The definition covers a wide range of misconduct— verbal and physical actions, sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape and other forms of abusive behavior.
eGirl Power's #StandUpToGBV program goals are to "Educate, Empower and Elevate" students impacted by GBV to unite in efforts to #StandUpToGBV with a focus on campus safety at colleges and universities.
eGirl Power is an IRS-approved 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to "Educate, Empower and Elevate" females and marginalized groups through leadership development and making an impact to combat Gender-based Violence (GBV) with a focus on Campus Safety for students enrolled in colleges and universities.
"Amy Williams is a nonprofit founder and an educator who incorporates MI in her lessons as a means to improve students' self-esteem and performance.
She has also drawn upon MI to create a [program] about superheroes entitled Mi9 Team."
—Dr. Howard Gardner
Howard Gardner is Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He presented the theory of multiple intelligences for the first time in 1983 in the book Frames of Mind. Since then, the theory has been used in a wide variety of contexts and most frequently in education with students of all levels.
"The challenge for youth is to feel as smart as their peers and that they have the chances to use this intelligence. This is especially true for youngsters who lack encouragement where and how they live. Discuss Amy Williams' new book with youngsters and let them recognize the super hero in themselves."
— Allan Luks, Founding Director of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Fordham University
Allan Luks is considered a top expert on volunteerism, and how helping others can benefit one's emotions and physical health. For decades he has directed well-known organizations dedicated to helping others. Luks has authored important books which are credited with having significant national impact, and has initiated and led the passage of laws that have had a significant impact on society.
"I strongly endorse Amy's work."
—Stephen G. Post, Ph.D.
Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is a renowned public intellectual, speaker, professor of preventive medicine, and best-selling author. He is Founding Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at Stony Brook University School of Medicine.
"I am so impressed with the work of this [nonprofit]."
— Paul Hovitz, Community Board #1 Manhattan