MOHS Gender Equality Advocates

About Us

We are the Gender Equality Advocates (GEA), a club founded at Mount Olive High School on January 29, 2021. We are a group that cares about gender equality and advocating for ourselves and others. We stand for justice and fair treatment for all. We work to create a more equal environment in our own town and in our surrounding communities. Anyone interested in equality, and especially that of gender equality, would be a perfect fit for our club and should join us in fighting for equal opportunities.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Gender Equality Advocates is to educate ourselves and other young people about gender equality. We seek to raise awareness and funds for various women’s organizations. We will work to create a unified environment between all genders, give girls the confidence to be themselves despite the gender stereotype, and provide the ability to reflect on gender-based challenges.

Purpose

• We will discuss various aspects of gender equality and how we can make change in our community.

  • get guest speakers, host special events, etc.

• We will host events to educate ourselves and others about gender equality.

  • meet with elementary schools to discuss gender equality, learn from others, etc.

• We will organize fundraisers to benefit women’s organizations.

  • bake sales, car washes, collections, etc.

• We will offer various service opportunities to benefit women.

  • food drives, collections, awareness campaigns, etc.

“Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. Moreover, it has been shown that empowering women spurs productivity and economic growth.”

- United Nations