Vital Voices Archive The Vine: December 15th

Uncategorized Jan 2, 2018

December 15 | #MeToo, Kah Walla & More

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“IT’S ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS”

Against the backdrop of the global rallying cry to end violence and harassment against women, we presented the Solidarity Award to five remarkable men –David Schwimmer, Ronan Farrow, Jackson Katz, Chris Nassetta and Salman Sufi. Check out their powerful remarks here.

21 Under 21

Who runs the world? Girls! Check out VVLead & HERlead fellow Nadya Okamoto interviewing Vital Voices co-founder, Hillary Clinton, for Teen Vogue last month! Catch up with Nadya and other women in our global network of leaders and change-makers.

#MeToo

“These silence breakers have started a revolution of refusal, gathering strength by the day, and in the past two months alone, their collective anger has spurred immediate and shocking results.” The “Silence Breakers” have been named TIME’s Person of the Year 2017.

GLOBAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM

We know how hard it is to work ‘on’ your business rather than ‘in’ it. With our partner, Bank of America, the Global Ambassadors Program heads to New York City from March 19-23, and we’re now accepting Mentee applications. GAP connects extraordinary women leaders to a unique mentorship opportunity, including one-on-one mentoring and strategic workshops focused on building organizational management, financial acumen and leadership skills.

DONATE NOW

Like what you see? Donate now to help Vital Voices continue our critical mission to invest in women who improve our world. For over 20 years, Vital Voices has used our platform to amplify the voices of women leaders. Show the world that you’re listening. Follow us online and please, click here to make a generous contribution today.

THE VITAL VOICES OF OUR TIME

Listen in as Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with 2015 Global Leadership Awards Honoree Kah Walla, an entrepreneur and President of the Cameroon People’s Party.

PRIDE FOR PROGRAMMING

The sixth annual International Alumnae Component was held in Accra, Ghana on November 13-16. The program serves as a follow-up to the Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership by bringing an American mentor and trainer to an international country to engage with previous program participants. Check out this staff authored blog by Shereen Tewfik.

“WE HAD TO TRY TO SAVE THEM”

Check out this story of impact from Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté, a long time ally for women & girls in Guinea. Dr. Kouyaté recently partnered with the Vital Voices’ Human Rights team to co-host the Second West Africa Convening to End FGM/C in Conakry, and is calling on more men to join the fight to end female genital mutilation/cutting.

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BEFORE YOU GO…

The term “Glass Ceiling” will turn 40 years old next year. Learn more about the expression and the woman who coined it.
In light of the #MeToo movement, The Screen Actors Guild Awards will put women front and center.
Guatemalan women are taking on mining giants over ‘horrific human rights abuses’. Women leaders are setting a precedent that could shift corporate behavior around the world.

Forward

Vital Voices Global Partnership invests in women leaders who improve the world. Guided by the belief that women are essential to progress in their communities, we have partnered with leaders from more than 184 countries and territories who advance economic opportunity, increase political and public leadership, and end violence against women. Our investment in one reaches thousands, accelerating shared progress for all.

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