VV GROW: GONE GLOBAL
You asked, we listened! Due to popular demand, the VV GROW Fellowship is now available to women entrepreneurs across the globe. If you’re a woman business owner looking to drive your business and leadership to the next level, apply today for the fellowship, a leading global accelerator for women entrepreneurs. Applications accepted until September 22.
THE VITAL VOICES OF OUR TIME
Check out the next episode of our new podcast series. Vital Voices President & CEO, Alyse Nelson, sits down with Saskia Nino De Riveria, VVLead Ambassador & President of the non-profit organization Reinserta.
GLOBAL AMBASSADORS PROGRAM
Do you own a business? Run a social enterprise or NGO? We’re looking for extraordinary women leaders ready for transformational change. Our unique mentorship model and training workshops build leadership skills, organizational management and financial acumen needed to help your businesses and organizations grow and thrive. Learn more.
A PROTECTOR IN PATKAR
2014 Global Leadership Awards Honoree, Priti Patkar, was featured on Indiwo.com for her trailblazing work to end the cycle of inter-generational sex trafficking. Catch up with Priti and other women in our global network of leaders and change-makers.
REPEAL OF ‘MARRY-YOUR-RAPIST’ LAW
Jordan’s parliament repealed a controversial clause that allowed rapists to avoid criminal punishment if they married their victim. The repeal is a major victory in a long-fought battle led by human rights activists like Asma Khader, a lawyer who’s been working toward the repeal for more than 30 years.
FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT
This month, U.S women celebrate 97 years with the right to vote. Brush up on your history of the American women’s suffrage movement.
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BEFORE YOU GO…
- One of our newest board members, Bozoma Saint John, has been deemed the “Queen of Silicon Valley.” Check out her story!
- There is a gender gap in the cyber security world, and these women are setting out to close it.
- The NFL isn’t just a boys club anymore. Meet the women leaders who are changing the face of sports.