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Watch: PBS' "This is America"
Jun 28
Global Ambassadors Program: Mentoring Begins in South Africa
Jun 27
Bank of America and Vital Voices Invest in Emerging Women Leaders in South Africa Through Global Ambassadors Program
Bank of America
Jun 26

Through a collaborative effort by Vital Voices and Bank of America, international women leaders are coming together in Capetown, South Africa.
Alyse Nelson's book 'Vital Voices' spotlights women leaders around the world
New York Daily News
Jun 25

New York Daily News highlights five extraordinary women leaders featured in Alyse Nelson's new book.
The G20 Commits to Development for Women: How One Coalition Made It Happen
Forbes
Jun 21

Tom Watson shares the story of the La Pietra Coalition and its influence on the recently released statement from the G-20 meeting in Mexico. 
G-20 Builds Commitment to Financial Inclusion for Women
The Third Billion
Jun 20

Leaders at the G-20 Summit in Mexico have stated their commitment to advance women's economic opportunities and allow women to gain access to financial services and financial education.
Saudi women renew calls to lift driving ban
Reuters
Jun 19

Manal Al-Sharif, the activist leading the women's driving campaign in Saudi Arabia, is organizing a group of Saudi women to drive next week in defiance of the female driving ban.
Aung San Suu Kyi accepts Nobel Peace Prize
The Guardian
Jun 18

Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi finally received her Nobel Peace Prize on June 16 for her non-violent struggle to bring democracy to her country.
A Step Forward for Female Political Leaders: Secretary Clinton Launches Women in Public Service Project
Jun 15
Arab women fight to keep gains won on the street
Guardian
Jun 13

Arab women are continuing their quest to attain rights and democracy in Yemen, Egypt and Libya.
Hillary Clinton calls on female activists to lead
Press Herald
Jun 12

Hillary Clinton advised female activists to create change, push boundaries, and forge paths to leadership at a conference at Wellesley College.
The Power of Women: Vital Voices' Alyse Nelson Speaks