Women's Health
How many women will get diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life?
1 in 8 women
What was the "Battle of the Sexes" match?
A famous tennis match where Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs
Which women artist has won the most Grammy Awards?
Beyoncé
Which feminist icon passed away recently at age 92?
Gloria Steinem
How many times has UConn WBB won the NCAA Championship?
12
What is the #1 cause of death for women?
Heart Disease
How many grand slam singles titles has Serena Williams won?
23
Who was the 1st women to run for US president?
Victoria Woodhull(1872)
What music festival celebrating women and donating to nonprofits advocating for women and girls recently took place?
Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
How many times more than men do women attempt suicide?
1.5 - 2 times more often
Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10.0 in an olympic competition?
Nadia Comaneci
When were women required to be included in clinical research in the US?
1993
In what ways are women in Nepal being negatively impacted by sexism in the current natural disaster(extreme flooding)?
- Pregnant and lactating women swept away by the floods by not being able to reach higher ground
- Exclusion from recovery decisions
- Women were already less likely to eat and with the scare food supply that is increased further
- Women in Nepal do 85% of unpaid care work which has increased since the disaster
- Increased gender based violence
Who was the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress?
Janet Gaynor
What activity increases breast cancer risk?
Drinking Alcohol
When were women runners officially admitted to run the Boston Marathon?
1972
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
The woman who discovered the structure of DNA with James Watson and Francis Crick
What can we do to help Sudanese feminist groups? How to support the women and girls going through war(and thus experiencing heightened gender-based violence and inequality) in Sudan?
“We believe the world must learn from feminist funding principles and experience, and provide trust-based, flexible funding to feminist groups on the frontlines. This is the best solution to support localized crisis response that is impactful, and sustainable.” Support and donate to existing Sudanese feminist groups.
Are you a feminist?
Who isn't?
What can the pain level of a period cramp be compared to?
A heart attack
Who is Cathy Freeman?
The first Australian Aboriginal person to win an individual Olympic gold medal with her victory in the 400m
Who wrote the 1st computer program?
Ada Lovelace
What is one way Afghan women are pushing back against opressive Taliban rule?
Afghan women are risking their lives creating secret schools to continue educating girls and women past 12
Are you coming to an LWT meeting this semester??
Duh