Many women do not experience discrimination through just one lens. Women of color, women with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, refugees, and immigrant women often face multiple, overlapping forms of oppression based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or ability. This is known as intersectional discrimination, and it compounds marginalization—leading to limited access to healthcare, education, employment, safety, and justice. These women are often underrepresented in advocacy efforts, despite experiencing some of the most severe inequities. Without addressing these layered injustices, efforts toward gender equality remain incomplete and exclusive.
At WakeUp Her, we actively raise awareness about the unique barriers faced by women at the intersection of multiple identities. Our educational initiatives focus on helping communities, institutions, and service providers understand that no woman’s experience is monolithic, and therefore solutions must be nuanced and inclusive.
We offer cultural sensitivity training, intersectional workshops, and public campaigns that highlight the realities of women who face double or triple discrimination. By telling their stories and involving them in education efforts, we aim to shift perceptions from pity or invisibility to power, dignity, and voice.
WakeUp Her stands committed to building safe, responsive, and inclusive systems that truly represent all women. We collaborate with community organizations, disability rights groups, LGBTQ+ allies, and immigrant support services to provide legal aid, accessible care, identity-safe spaces, and representation in decision-making processes.
Our advocacy calls for inclusive policies in healthcare, law, education, and employment—designed with intersectionality at the center. Every woman deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in her full identity. We believe that true gender equity is only possible when it includes all voices, especially the most marginalized.
