She Drives: VERITY Now September 2023 Update
At VERITY NOW, we’re working to improve women’s safety in vehicles by advocating for updated crash testing standards. She Drives is a monthly email newsletter with updates on the latest news, research, upcoming events and ways to get involved with VERITY NOW. We’re glad you’re here, now let’s get into it.
In this section, we’ll cover all the things we’ve been working on or paying attention to over the last month and what is coming up next.
"There's no doubt that using a female crash test dummy will save women's lives." - Former Congresswoman Susan Molinari
Spotted in the news🔎: This week, VERITY Now’s Co-Chair, Former Congresswoman Susan Molinari, was on Fox 13 Seattle to talk about equality in crash testing and why we need crash test dummies that reflect the female body. Check out the full segment👉Lab Tests Female Crash Test Dummies
Issue of Unequal Crash Testing for Women Spotlighted at UNGA
VERITY Now thanks Karen Korellis Reuther for spotlighting our issue at the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) this month during her panel discussion, Building an Equitable Future through Women-Centric Innovations. Watch Karen’s discussion and other conversations on gender equity in design here.
There’s a lot to cover when it comes to vehicle safety, especially when it comes to women’s health and wellbeing. In this section, we’ll cover the top things you need to know when it comes to protecting women behind the wheel.
#DYK? Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Edition
September 15th marked the start of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month and we wanted to celebrate and recognize Hispanic/Latine individuals who have made, and continue to make, contributions in the transportation industry.
📚Read more: Latinos Leading the Way in Transportation History.
In this section we bring you the top Tweets to share with your friends.
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On Wednesday, October 4th, join our partner, Families for Safe Streets, as they host writer, director, and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Colin Campbell, who will perform excerpts from his acclaimed play, “Grief”, a dark look at grief from a father who lost both children in a crash caused by a drunk driver. Get more details on this event taking place in-person in New York City and virtually via live stream.
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