The Justice Institutes on Gender-Based Violence, a key component of the Voices Against Violence Initiative, is an interactive training program that promotes employing a holistic response – focused …Participants in Grassroots Voices are young women, ages 18-25 and based in the U.S., who are already engaged in grassroots justice work on some of the biggest obstacles that American society faces today, like mass …Omaid Sharifi is an artivist who co-founded and presides over ArtLords, a collective of self-styled artivists who create street art in Afghanistan and around the world. A former fellow at Harvard University, Omaid is an active board member of CIVICUS, a worldwide alliance that focuses on strengthening citizen action and civil society. …As a participant in the first FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership with Vital Voices, Maria was paired with Kathy Calvin of the United Nations Foundation. Through the mentorship, Maria created new strategies for taking her work to scale. She returned to Guatemala, committed to creating prosperity for thousands ...Vital Voices Central America is working to shift the narrative for women in the region, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed both economically and socially. 6 …Heather Pinnock is the managing director and chief placemaker at Lucea Caribbean Ltd. Lucea is a boutique real estate development agency offering planning and project management with a focus on sustainability for tropical regions. Heather is a Jamaican professional with formal training in architecture, urban design, and … Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-governmental organization that invests in women leaders solving the world's greatest challenges. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying those with a ... At Vital Voices, we know that women lead differently. And the difference of women’s leadership is needed across sectors. Vital Voices is committed to supporting individual women leaders, while mobilizing our network of 20,000, to tackle the world’s greatest challenges, advocate for a more equal future and build more equitable systems that ...Sohini Chakraborty is a dancer and sociologist who helps trafficking survivors heal from trauma. She uses an alternative approach – dance movement therapy – to rehabilitate and reintegrate young women in Calcutta. Sohini was volunteering at a women’s shelter when it occurred to her that dance could be a powerful vehicle for recovery.Stories Mar 23, 2021. March 2021 – The VVEngage Fellowship is announcing its 2020-2021 Fellows, who will participate in the program supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fellowship we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in ...Lilian Riziq, a social justice activist, is one of the prominent leaders in South Sudan's women's movement. She is the founder of a leading women organization, the South Sudan Women's Empowerment Network, which advocates for women's rights and inclusion in all decision-making levels. A former senior government official in South Sudan, Lilian … Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders and was recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of their Progressive Women’s Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts. Lebanon. Sohini Chakraborty is a dancer and sociologist who helps trafficking survivors heal from trauma. She uses an alternative approach – dance movement therapy – to rehabilitate and reintegrate young women in Calcutta. Sohini was volunteering at a women’s shelter when it occurred to her that dance could be a powerful vehicle for recovery.Vital Voices Chapters are independent organizations that share Vital Voices' vision and mission, and conduct programming and fundraising for women's empowerment in various regions. …Säbeen is passionate about gender equity in healthcare and the workforce, social innovation and coordinated care for the elderly. Säbeen is a 2023 Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Vital Voices Fellow and Social Entrepreneur-In-Residence at INSEAD. She’s an alumna of INSEAD and Harvard Kennedy School.In order to solve the climate emergency, we need intersectional solutions. That’s why Vital Voices and Women’s Earth Alliance came together to create a Climate and Gender Action Toolkit to provide leaders in all sectors the necessary tools, support, and networks to integrate climate and gender justice into their leadership practice. … Vital Voices Community Hub. Join a growing movement of women leaders. Find support, connect, learn, and collaborate with changemakers from around the world. Sohini Chakraborty is a dancer and sociologist who helps trafficking survivors heal from trauma. She uses an alternative approach – dance movement therapy – to rehabilitate and reintegrate young women in Calcutta. Sohini was volunteering at a women’s shelter when it occurred to her that dance could be a powerful vehicle for recovery.Life for Kakenya Ntaiya was supposed to follow the traditional path. Engaged at age 5, she was too be circumcised by the time she was a teenager-an event that would mark the end of her education and the beginning of her preparations for marriage. But Kakenya had a different plan. First, she negotiated with her father: she would be circumcised only if she …Jamira is a human rights defender, social good strategist, and the Founder of GenYNOT. Jamira participated in the 2018 HERlead Leadership Forum in New York, and was selected as a 2018 Global Leadership Awards Honoree, a 2018 VV100 member, and a 2017 VVLead Fellow. Learn more about her story from her Global Leadership Awards Film. …Vital Voices: 100 Women Using Their Power to Empower – edited by Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson featuring paintings by Gayle Kabaker – is an unprecedented art exhibition and companion book celebrating 100 global women leaders who are redefining power. The exhibition and book feature original … Vital Voices is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative, the Vital Voices Global Fellowship, to empower women and ignite change. The fellowship will unite extraordinary women in the areas ... Christelle was selected as a 2019 WE Empower Awardee. Christelle Kwizera, 25, is a Rwandan mechanical engineer and social entrepreneur. In 2014, Christelle founded Water Access Rwanda, an award-winning innovative social enterprise offering tailor-made solutions in the field of collection, distribution and purification of water.Since 1993, Mercy T. Annapoorani has been the Executive Director of Bloom Trust, an Indian women-led nonprofit focused on the health and community involvement of marginalized individuals. Growing up in rural India, Mercy has direct knowledge and understanding of the challenges and hardships rural women in India meet, from access …Sophie Sandberg is an artist, activist, professional speaker and founder of the popular initiative against street harassment, Catcalls of NYC. For her undergraduate honors thesis, she researched the impact of NYC-based street art that responds to racial and gender-based violence and received high honors. She has five years of experience with …Isata is the Founder and Director of Voice of Women-SL (VoW-SL), an organization working to increase women's political participation and leadership, encourage women to vote and support a record number of women running for office in Sierra Leone. VoW-SL aims to increase political participation and leadership by building an intergenerational community …Rachel is a Senior Program Coordinator on the Development & Strategic Partnerships team at Vital Voices. She manages, maintains and monitors our donor relations management systems and databases, processes and acknowledges gifts, conducts prospect research and provides support for fundraising campaigns and activities. Prior to joining Vital …Feb 4, 2021 · Power to Empower: Violeta Bermúdez Laying the Groundwork for Equality. December 2020 – Violeta Bermúdez is a lawyer, diplomat, and constitutional expert known affectionately as the “RBG of Peru.” Throughout her career, she has worked in multiple different areas of governance, ranging from important positions within the Peruvian …Sohini Chakraborty is a dancer and sociologist who helps trafficking survivors heal from trauma. She uses an alternative approach – dance movement therapy – to rehabilitate and reintegrate young women in Calcutta. Sohini was volunteering at a women’s shelter when it occurred to her that dance could be a powerful vehicle for recovery.Isata is the Founder and Director of Voice of Women-SL (VoW-SL), an organization working to increase women's political participation and leadership, encourage women to vote and support a record number of women running for office in Sierra Leone. VoW-SL aims to increase political participation and leadership by building an intergenerational community …Oksana Horbunova is a pioneering human rights activist in Ukraine. In the 1990s, she was working for the government when she discovered that an alarming number of women were disappearing. Oksana demanded that officials take notice and investigate. Her efforts ended up exposing human trafficking and she went on to …Säbeen is passionate about gender equity in healthcare and the workforce, social innovation and coordinated care for the elderly. Säbeen is a 2023 Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Vital Voices Fellow and Social Entrepreneur-In-Residence at INSEAD. She’s an alumna of INSEAD and Harvard Kennedy School.Eda is the Senior Data Specialist for the GNRE team at Vital Voices; she provides technical assistance for the Urgent Assistance Fund (UAF) and other programming under the Voices Against Violence Initiative. Before joining Vital Voices Eda started her career in Ernst & Young as an experienced Global Compliance and Reporting …2022 Fellow. VV VISIONARIES. Nigeria. Dr. Maymunah Yusuf Kadiri (aka Dr May) is the Medical Director and Psychiatrist-In-Chief at Pinnacle Medical Services (PMS). PMS is a leading psychology and mental health facility in Nigeria that is prominent in the application of innovative clinical approaches in the management of psychological, emotional ... Vital Voices Community Hub. Join a growing movement of women leaders. Find support, connect, learn, and collaborate with changemakers from around the world. Jamira is a human rights defender, social good strategist, and the Founder of GenYNOT. Jamira participated in the 2018 HERlead Leadership Forum in New York, and was selected as a 2018 Global Leadership Awards Honoree, a 2018 VV100 member, and a 2017 VVLead Fellow. Learn more about her story from her Global Leadership Awards Film. …Vital Voices, in partnership with Bank of America, is proud to host the 22 nd Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) from November 6 th – 10 th. The week-long program will bring together 52 women social entrepreneurs, and business and nonprofit leaders from 29 countries. The 2023 program will support women working in the handmade and … Geraldine Laybourne is a serial “entrepreneur.” In the 80’s and 90’s she was a cable pioneer: she led the team that created Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite. In 1996 she was named as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People. She brought her entrepreneurial approach to Disney/ABC Cable Networks (1996-1998) and worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to envision the future of TV ... About Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. Read More Our Story Team Headquarters Partners Governance Careers Contact ...Vital Voices: 100 Women Using Their Power to Empower – edited by Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson featuring paintings by Gayle Kabaker – is an unprecedented art exhibition and companion book celebrating 100 global women leaders who are redefining power. The exhibition and book feature original … Chessy Prout is a high school sexual assault survivor. Raised in Japan, Chessy matriculated to St. Paul’s School‚Äîa boarding school in New Hampshire, where her father and sister attended. There, as a freshman, Chessy was the victim of a sexual assault. Chessy’s case and eventual trial garnered national and international media attention ... Vital Voices, an organization co-founded by former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and the late Madeleine Albright, hosted a festival on amplifying the voices of women …Vital Voices is a global organization that supports women leaders and their allies in overcoming challenges and creating positive change. Learn about the new Vital Voices Global …At Vital Voices, we know that women lead differently. And the difference of women’s leadership is needed across sectors. Vital Voices is committed to supporting individual women leaders, while mobilizing our network of 20,000, to tackle the world’s greatest challenges, advocate for a more equal future and build more equitable systems that ...Mar 8, 2017 · About Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. Diadji Diawara is actively working on expanding a program named Kàara in Mali. Kàara is a project that was first started to help low-income children access tutoring in Mali. Classes were held twice a week and offered students various subjects such as math, French, physics, chemistry, and English. This initiative was started during Diawara's high school …WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2023 – Vital Voices Global Partnership is proud to announce its 2023 cohort of VVEngage Fellows, our signature fellowship program supporting outstanding women political leaders who are making and influencing policy across the globe. More than two dozen political leaders from over 20 countries spanning …Faida Fuller is a mission oriented, non-profit leader serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Vital Voices Global Partnership. At Vital Voices, she oversees all operational, administrative, and internal functions ensuring that the systems, policies and guidelines enable the organization to fulfill its mission to its highest potential. …Voces Vitales Costa Rica es una organización no gubernamental que trabaja con mujeres y hombres para maximizar el potencial y oportunidades para todas las mujeres, bajo el lema …A fluent Russian speaker, women' s advocate Rita Chaikin was working at the Rape Crisis Center in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, when she was asked to counsel incarcerated Russian women. At first, she was stunned by how many Russian women were behind bars. Soon, she realized these women were not criminals but victims of human trafficking. Today, … Brenda Kinory Diaz Gutierrez. 2023 Fellow, Voices That Inspire. Brenda is a young Peruvian activist with a Law degree from the Andean University of Cusco. From a very young age, she has been interested in volunteer work aimed at women’s empowerment, education, and human rights. Moreover, she has participated in more than 16 non-governmental ... Feb 21, 2023 · WASHINGTON, D.C.—February 21, 2023—Marking one-year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, Vital Voices today released an issue brief on the role of women during the war and announced it will hold a high-level panel March 1, the first day of Women’s History Month, at the Vital Voices Global Headquarters for Women’s …As a participant in the first FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership with Vital Voices, Maria was paired with Kathy Calvin of the United Nations Foundation. Through the mentorship, Maria created new strategies for taking her work to scale. She returned to Guatemala, committed to creating prosperity for thousands ...Though the program formally ended in 2021, Vital Voices continues to encourage and foster the relationships developed within the entire HERlead community to date, and all former HERlead Fellows were invited to create an account on Vital Voices’ Platform and join the Rising Voices community of young leaders. We will provide support, networking ... Dr. Van Coevorden introduced the Northwest community to Vital Voices Global Partnership in 2012. She is the Founder and Co-Chair of Vital Voices Northwest Council, formed in 2013. She has chaired major fundraisers for multiple Washington State charities, and serves on the Kindering Center board of directors, a not-for-profit neurodevelopmental ... Jul 14, 2022 · ABOUT VITAL VOICES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP Now celebrating 25 years since its founding, Vital Voices Global Partnership has directly invested in more than 20,000 changemakers across 184 countries and territories since its inception in 1997. Driven by the universal truth that women are the key to progress in their …When Boko Haram abducted 300 Chibok girls in 2014, Oby was one of the first to speak out. She co-founded the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, taking to the streets and galvanizing global calls for action. Even in the face of threats and intimidation from extremists, Oby refuses to remain silent. “We need a collaborative disruption of the ...Economic Empowerment. Our economic empowerment programs help women leaders boost their businesses, social enterprises and non-profit organizations as a means to improve their communities and the world. We have worked with more than 930 women leaders from 124 countries across multiple sectors. We support the growth of women-led …Adrijana Hanušić Bećirović is a Senior Legal Adviser at TRIAL International, a non-governmental organization which fights impunity for international crimes and represents victims of war crimes in their quest for justice and reparation. From 2019 to 2021, she served on the UN Secretary-General's Civil Society Advisory Board on prevention of sexual …Dr. Renita Dubey has over 18 years of experience in Academics and Industry; developing strategies to promote the mission of the organization; and build a strong team that creates Social Impact in the Clean Energy and Skill Development Sector. She is working with OORJAgram India as an Executive Director (Energy Management Services) and heads …Surayya Walters is a social entrepreneur, speaker, journalist, and leader who is passionate about tackling social issues through her work. She is the founder of iDEIntity, a nonprofit that is dedicated to bringing diversity, equity, and inclusion to the startup ecosystem. She is also the founder and community manager of B25, a social initiative designed to help … Takia is the owner and lead make-up artist at Accessmatized, a unique and innovative make-up artistry company that is reimaging the make-up industry. They do this by providing professional, affordable, and reliable make-up artistry services that meet their clients' needs and busy schedules while helping to facilitate their ability to be their most confident selves. Accessmatized offers ... Saskia is a Mexican-American national who is currently studying a Master' s in Human Rights and Fundamental Principles and holds a Bachelor' s degree in Psychology. Currently, she is the President of the non-profit organization Reinserta, which she founded when she was 24 years old, in order to fight for a safer Mexico through its penitentiary system. …As a participant in the first FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership with Vital Voices, Maria was paired with Kathy Calvin of the United Nations Foundation. Through the mentorship, Maria created new strategies for taking her work to scale. She returned to Guatemala, committed to creating prosperity for thousands ...Inclusion in the Vital Voices network of more than 20,000 women from 184 countries and territories around the world. Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with women from around the globe. Opportunities for your business/organization to be profiled via digital channels, social media and in earned media coverage; What is the Application …Noha is a Senior Program Manager for the Global Network & Regional Engagement team at Vital Voices. In this role, Noha oversees programs in the MENA region and establishes local partnerships that empower local authentic voices. Prior to Vital Voices, Noha Alkamcha was a governance advisor, development consultant and researcher working with diverse …Vital Voices has partnered with POND’S in our new initiative to inspire and strengthen the women of the world who dare to apply innovative and value-driven approaches to tackle social, human rights and environmental challenges at all levels of society. Our organization is charting a new course for women’s leadership, and this groundbreaking ...Noha is a Senior Program Manager for the Global Network & Regional Engagement team at Vital Voices. In this role, Noha oversees programs in the MENA region and establishes local partnerships that empower local authentic voices. Prior to Vital Voices, Noha Alkamcha was a governance advisor, development consultant and researcher working …Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders and was recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of their Progressive Women’s Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts. Lebanon.Vital Voices invests in women leaders solving the world’s greatest challenges. We are “venture catalysts,” identifying those with a bold vision for change and partnering with them to make that...Oct 11, 2017 · The rest of the summit consisted of other inspirational speakers such as Anne Fulenwider, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, and Gary Muto, CEO of ANN INC. One of my favorite parts of the summit was learning the Vital Voices leadership model from Alyse Nelson, President of Vital Voices, and applying it to a project that we came up in teams.Aarna Dixit is a 18-yr old activist, writer and speaker from Mumbai, India, currently living in New York City. Her journey in activism began when she founded Students Against Sexual Oppression, a youth-led sexual violence advocacy coalition, during her sophomore year of high school. Since then, she has worked in mental health, sexual violence and political … Each year, the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards honors and celebrates women leaders around the world. These honorees are working to strengthen democracy, increase economic opportunity and protect human rights. The 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards will take place on October 25 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Stephanie is a member of the Women’s Presidents Organization (WPO), serves on the board of LIFT, and is on the Washington, D.C. Council of Vital Voices Global Partnership. Previously, Stephanie was part of the start-up team at Citysearch, an online city guide; a consultant for media companies transitioning from print to online; a materials ... Vital Voices provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Vital Voices complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in ... Vital Voices is a nonprofit organization that invests in women leaders and global change. Follow their LinkedIn page to see their programs, events, updates, and stories of impact. Vital Voices Global Fellowship – Social Entrepreneurship empowers visionary women changemakers leading for-profit, purpose-driven enterprises addressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Social Entrepreneurship pillar is tailored for women entrepreneurs who understand their business valuation, have identified their ... Jan 12, 2024 · One of Vital Voices’ network women, Alida Vicente, an activist and indigenous authority figure in Palin, Escuintla, Guatemala is at the forefront of the nationwide effort to support the democratic transition of power. She recounts the importance of indigenous leaders and women on the frontlines as they fight for democracy in Guatemala. Geraldine Laybourne is a serial “entrepreneur.” In the 80’s and 90’s she was a cable pioneer: she led the team that created Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite. In 1996 she was named as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People. She brought her entrepreneurial approach to Disney/ABC Cable Networks (1996-1998) and worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to envision the future of TV ... Vital Voices currently has Young Leaders Councils in Washington, DC, New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Los Angeles. You receive recognition as a passionate leader committed to the advancement of women and girls; You have the opportunity to engage with Vital Voices network of 20,000+ leaders all over the world; A fluent Russian speaker, women’ s advocate Rita Chaikin was working at the Rape Crisis Center in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, when she was asked to counsel incarcerated Russian women. At first, she was stunned by how many Russian women were behind bars. Soon, she realized these women were not criminals but victims of human trafficking. Eda is the Senior Data Specialist for the GNRE team at Vital Voices; she provides technical assistance for the Urgent Assistance Fund (UAF) and other programming under the Voices Against Violence Initiative. Before joining Vital Voices Eda started her career in Ernst & Young as an experienced Global Compliance and Reporting …Vital Voices, an organization co-founded by former Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and the late Madeleine Albright, hosted a festival on amplifying the voices of women …With a focus on compassion, empathy and humility, the book “Vital Voices” challenges long-held assumptions about power and how we wield it. Amanda Gorman. Gayle … Oksana Horbunova is a pioneering human rights activist in Ukraine. In the 1990s, she was working for the government when she discovered that an alarming number of women were disappearing. Oksana demanded that officials take notice and investigate. Her efforts ended up exposing human trafficking and she went on to create Ukraine's first counter ... At Vital Voices, we know that women lead differently. And the difference of women’s leadership is needed across sectors. Vital Voices is committed to supporting individual women leaders, while mobilizing our network of 20,000, to tackle the world’s greatest challenges, advocate for a more equal future and build more equitable systems that ...Tanya Stockdale-Morineau is a Program Coordinator for the Issue Advocacy team at Vital Voices Global Partnership, focusing primarily on the VAV Fellowship, working closely with direct service providers for survivors of gender-based violence. She contributes regional and linguistic expertise on Latin America and the Caribbean …May 15, 2023 · Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson shoot an interview for Vital Voices. (May 5, 2023) The 2nd Annual Vital Voices Festival featured a number of thought-provoking discussions and activities featuring women leaders in the global movement for gender equality, peace, economic empowerment, sustainability and more, including Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton ... May 23, 2022 · The Malala Yousafzai and Amanda Gorman Leadership Library will serve as a gathering place for women to connect, plan, and find ways to bridge ideological divides to create solutions. Those who have gathered in this room since the May 2022 grand opening include Sec. Hillary Clinton, Huma Abedin (Vital Voices board member and chief of staff …Chase rice, Oklahoma state cowboys basketball, Foxy pizza, Edwards steakhouse, Harpole's heartland, Yessy, East wind spa, Weerts funeral home, Usa bridal, Oakland museum oakland, Hotel retlaw, Time machine hobby, Town mountain, Heritage bay golf and country club
Wai Wai Nu is a former political prisoner and the founder and Executive Director of the Women's Peace Network in Burma. She spent seven years as a political prisoner in Burma. Since her release from prison in 2012, Wai Wai has dedicated herself to working for democracy and human rights, particularly on behalf of marginalized …. Michael palascak
Jan 12, 2024 · One of Vital Voices’ network women, Alida Vicente, an activist and indigenous authority figure in Palin, Escuintla, Guatemala is at the forefront of the nationwide effort to support the democratic transition of power. She recounts the importance of indigenous leaders and women on the frontlines as they fight for democracy in Guatemala. Puloma Chakrabarty is a Project Consultant at Central Square Foundation - a nonprofit organization, the mission of which is to create effective, scalable, and sustainable change in the school education system in India, ensuring that all children get equal access to learning opportunities with a focus on Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (under the National …Nov 17, 2020 · As part of our Power to Empower Podcast series, Habiba spoke with Vital Voices President and CEO, Alyse Nelson, about her quest to empower women through sustainable technology. In their conversation, Habiba shares fascinating insight on the domestic use of Kerosene in rural Nigeria and the disproportionate …Tanya Stockdale-Morineau is a Program Coordinator for the Issue Advocacy team at Vital Voices Global Partnership, focusing primarily on the VAV Fellowship, working closely with direct service providers for survivors of gender-based violence. She contributes regional and linguistic expertise on Latin America and the Caribbean for the VAV Urgent Assistance …Oksana Horbunova is a pioneering human rights activist in Ukraine. In the 1990s, she was working for the government when she discovered that an alarming number of women were disappearing. Oksana demanded that officials take notice and investigate. Her efforts ended up exposing human trafficking and she went on to … Vital Voices is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative, the Vital Voices Global Fellowship, to empower women and ignite change. The fellowship will unite extraordinary women in the areas ... May 16, 2023 · Vital Voices Community Hub. Join a growing movement of women leaders. Find support, connect, learn, and collaborate with changemakers from around the world.May 15, 2023 · Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson shoot an interview for Vital Voices. (May 5, 2023) The 2nd Annual Vital Voices Festival featured a number of thought-provoking discussions and activities featuring women leaders in the global movement for gender equality, peace, economic empowerment, sustainability and more, including Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton ... Voices Against Violence: The Gender-Based Violence Global Initiative is a public-private partnership led by Vital Voices and funded with support from the State Department and the Avon Foundation. The program, led by a Consortium including Vital Voices, Promundo, CARE and Global Fund for Women, is designed to ensure that victims and survivors of ... About Vital Voices Global Partnership is a non-profit founded on the simple idea that nations and communities cannot move forward without women’s voices in leadership positions. The 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks will be held the week of International Women’s Day, with a majority of the events scheduled on Saturday, March 2. This includes the Vital Voices sponsored walk in New York City with Diane von Furstenberg and Alyse Nelson serving as Flag Bearers. We look forward to bringing together established and ... Inclusion in the Vital Voices network of more than 20,000 women from 184 countries and territories around the world. Opportunity for cross-cultural exchange with women from around the globe. Opportunities for your business/organization to be profiled via digital channels, social media and in earned media coverage; What is the Application …Heather Pinnock is the managing director and chief placemaker at Lucea Caribbean Ltd. Lucea is a boutique real estate development agency offering planning and project management with a focus on sustainability for tropical regions. Heather is a Jamaican professional with formal training in architecture, urban design, and …Wai Wai Nu is a former political prisoner and the founder and Executive Director of the Women's Peace Network in Burma. She spent seven years as a political prisoner in Burma. Since her release from prison in 2012, Wai Wai has dedicated herself to working for democracy and human rights, particularly on behalf of marginalized …In 2020, Delfosse took part in Voz Vital Nicaragua’s mentoring program. ”I want to be a visionary leader that inspires and empowers girls and women to dream big and help them make those dreams come true.”. Isabelle Delfosse is the co-founder, director and head surf coach of the Sirenitas de Popoyo. In a male-dominant sport and male ...Alexa is the Program Coordinator, Europe & Eurasia for the Global Network & Regional Engagement Department at Vital Voices. She provides regional knowledge and linguistic expertise to the Voices Against Violence Initiative, and other programs in Europe and Eurasia. Prior to joining Vital Voices, she received a M.A. in Russian, Eastern …Jamira is a human rights defender, social good strategist, and the Founder of GenYNOT. Jamira participated in the 2018 HERlead Leadership Forum in New York, and was selected as a 2018 Global Leadership Awards Honoree, a 2018 VV100 member, and a 2017 VVLead Fellow. Learn more about her story from her Global Leadership Awards Film. …She recently completed the 7 week online program Vital Voices Leadership Journey to develop her new social initiative – Boys4Better, encouraging allyship in young boys aged 7-14. Ciara is an award-winning entrepreneur from Cork, Ireland and is single mother to 8 year old twin boys. Ciara worked in Australia, Ghana and USA before starting her ...Vital Voices is a global organization that empowers women leaders and promotes gender equality. Meet the staff, board, and advisors who work toward a future where gender equality is a … Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders and was recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of their Progressive Women’s Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts. Lebanon. A Founding Member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council, she has partnered with Vital Voices to conduct leadership, advocacy and anti-trafficking training programs for women throughout Russia. When the mother of one her son' s classmates showed up at school with half her face severely bruised by her husband, Marina Pisklakova-Parker knew ... VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in politics and government, shifting culture around …Wai Wai Nu is a former political prisoner and the founder and Executive Director of the Women's Peace Network in Burma. She spent seven years as a political prisoner in Burma. Since her release from prison in 2012, Wai Wai has dedicated herself to working for democracy and human rights, particularly on behalf of marginalized …Theresa Kachindamoto didn’ t expect to become one of Malawi’ s Senior Chiefs. She’ s the youngest of 12 siblings and a mother of 5. But she also has chieftain blood. Theresa was content, living in the small city of Zomba and working as a secretary at the local college. Then one day she was told to pack her bags and come home to Monkey Bay ... Each year, the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards honors and celebrates women leaders around the world. These honorees are working to strengthen democracy, increase economic opportunity and protect human rights. The 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards will take place on October 25 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Vital Voices is a global organization that empowers women leaders and promotes gender equality. Meet the staff, board, and advisors who work toward a future where gender equality is a …VVEngage is a Vital Voices signature fellowship supporting outstanding women political leaders making and influencing policy across the globe. Through this fully-funded fellowship, we aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power and effectiveness of women leaders in politics and government, shifting culture around … The Vital Voices Leadership Journey is a brand new 7-week online course for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community and to strengthen their leadership skills to make it happen. Based on a model practiced by Vital Voices network women creating change, the course will challenge traditional notions of leadership. Participants ... Jan 12, 2024 · One of Vital Voices’ network women, Alida Vicente, an activist and indigenous authority figure in Palin, Escuintla, Guatemala is at the forefront of the nationwide effort to support the democratic transition of power. She recounts the importance of indigenous leaders and women on the frontlines as they fight for democracy in Guatemala. Dilrukshi Handunnetti. 2022 Fellow. Executive Director. Sri Lanka. Dilrukshi Handunnetti is an international award-winning investigative journalist and a lawyer from Sri Lanka. She has worked extensively across South Asia, both as an on ground reporter and trainer, dedicating much of her time to working with women journalists in the region.VV Peace Fellowship. The Intergenerational Fellowship on Women, Peace and Security in South Central Europe, or Peace Fellowship, made possible by Voices Against Violence: The Gender-Based Violence Global Initiative (VAV), is a year-long program that supports emerging and established women leaders working to …Noha is a Senior Program Manager for the Global Network & Regional Engagement team at Vital Voices. In this role, Noha oversees programs in the MENA region and establishes local partnerships that empower local authentic voices. Prior to Vital Voices, Noha Alkamcha was a governance advisor, development consultant and researcher working …In order to solve the climate emergency, we need intersectional solutions. That’s why Vital Voices and Women’s Earth Alliance came together to create a Climate and Gender Action Toolkit to provide leaders in all sectors the necessary tools, support, and networks to integrate climate and gender justice into their leadership practice. …Vital Voices Community Hub. Vital Voices Community Hub. Register Log In Welcome back to the Community Hub! Join a growing movement of women leaders. Find support, connect, …Eda is the Senior Data Specialist for the GNRE team at Vital Voices; she provides technical assistance for the Urgent Assistance Fund (UAF) and other programming under the Voices Against Violence Initiative. Before joining Vital Voices Eda started her career in Ernst & Young as an experienced Global Compliance and Reporting …Vital Voices. Hosted by Fred Sauceman. Vital Voices features interviews with a wide variety of people talking about the subjects they are most passionate about in life.May 16, 2023 · WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2023 – Vital Voices Global Partnership is proud to announce its 2023 cohort of VVEngage Fellows, our signature fellowship program supporting outstanding women political leaders who are making and influencing policy across the globe. More than two dozen political leaders from over 20 countries spanning four ... Säbeen is passionate about gender equity in healthcare and the workforce, social innovation and coordinated care for the elderly. Säbeen is a 2023 Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Vital Voices Fellow and Social Entrepreneur-In-Residence at INSEAD. She’s an alumna of INSEAD and Harvard Kennedy School.She is a Goldman Sachs scholar, Vital Voices Fellow, an Ashoka change maker, an alumna of the US State Department International Visitors Leadership program (IVLP), 2021 Aspen Fellow, and 2022 AWEC Fellow. In 2022 she was given the “Outstanding achievement in Healthcare” award at the Top50 Global Professional & Career …Gina Barbieri is a human rights lawyer, mediator and former Ombudsperson for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) network, the first person to ever serve in the role. She is a specialist in conflict resolution and inclusive accountability, having also managed the problem solving unit of the World Bank Group’s independent accountability mechanism ...Leah Lizarondo is an inventive social entrepreneur who' s engaging everyday citizens in the fight to end hunger and reduce the environmental damage caused by food waste. She' s the co-founder of 412 Food Rescue, a food recovery organization that uses technology to link retailers with excess food to distribution volunteers, … Geraldine Laybourne is a serial “entrepreneur.” In the 80’s and 90’s she was a cable pioneer: she led the team that created Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite. In 1996 she was named as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People. She brought her entrepreneurial approach to Disney/ABC Cable Networks (1996-1998) and worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to envision the future of TV ... Vital Voices Community Hub. Vital Voices Community Hub. Register Log In Welcome back to the Community Hub! Join a growing movement of women leaders. Find support, connect, … The Global Fellowship’s political leadership pillar supports women making and influencing policy around the world to strengthen their leadership, build more equitable systems, and create more equal laws. We aim to increase the capacity, decision-making power, and effectiveness of women leaders in politics and government, shifting culture ... Brenda Kinory Diaz Gutierrez. 2023 Fellow, Voices That Inspire. Brenda is a young Peruvian activist with a Law degree from the Andean University of Cusco. From a very young age, she has been interested in volunteer work aimed at women’s empowerment, education, and human rights. Moreover, she has participated in more than 16 non-governmental ... Isata is the Founder and Director of Voice of Women-SL (VoW-SL), an organization working to increase women's political participation and leadership, encourage women to vote and support a record number of women running for office in Sierra Leone. VoW-SL aims to increase political participation and leadership by building an intergenerational community … Vital Voices is excited to announce a groundbreaking initiative, the Vital Voices Global Fellowship, to empower women and ignite change. The fellowship will unite extraordinary women in the areas ... Mar 4, 2024 · The Vital Voices Global Fellowship will be a transformative program designed to empower women leaders working to solve the world’s greatest challenges. The inaugural cohort will unite 50 diverse women changemakers to build capacity and foster collaboration and cross-issue synergy. Participants in the inaugural cohort will be announced in ... The six women leaders who inspired the A New Day + Vital Voices collection have diverse personal stories that represent how a vital voice can make a significant impact. The collection will be available for a limited time at select Target stores and on Target.com starting Saturday, September 29. The Women at the Heart of A New Day + Vital Voices.She recently completed the 7 week online program Vital Voices Leadership Journey to develop her new social initiative – Boys4Better, encouraging allyship in young boys aged 7-14. Ciara is an award-winning entrepreneur from Cork, Ireland and is single mother to 8 year old twin boys. Ciara worked in Australia, Ghana and USA before starting her ...She recently completed the 7 week online program Vital Voices Leadership Journey to develop her new social initiative – Boys4Better, encouraging allyship in young boys aged 7-14. Ciara is an award-winning entrepreneur from Cork, Ireland and is single mother to 8 year old twin boys. Ciara worked in Australia, Ghana and USA before starting her ...Wai Wai Nu is a former political prisoner and the founder and Executive Director of the Women's Peace Network in Burma. She spent seven years as a political prisoner in Burma. Since her release from prison in 2012, Wai Wai has dedicated herself to working for democracy and human rights, particularly on behalf of marginalized …Tanya Stockdale-Morineau is a Program Coordinator for the Issue Advocacy team at Vital Voices Global Partnership, focusing primarily on the VAV Fellowship, working closely with direct service providers for survivors of gender-based violence. She contributes regional and linguistic expertise on Latin America and the Caribbean for the VAV Urgent Assistance …Aarna Dixit is a 18-yr old activist, writer and speaker from Mumbai, India, currently living in New York City. Her journey in activism began when she founded Students Against Sexual Oppression, a youth-led sexual violence advocacy coalition, during her sophomore year of high school. Since then, she has worked in mental health, sexual violence and political …Samar Minallah Khan is a Pakistani filmmaker, anthropologist and activist. She tells true stories about violence against women and the men who refuse to accept it. To tell these stories, Samar travels to dangerous environments – remote villages where prejudice is deeply entrenched and local notions of justice outrank human rights law. The Vital Voices Leadership Journey is a brand new 7-week online course for anyone looking to make a positive impact in their community and to strengthen their leadership skills to make it happen. Based on a model practiced by Vital Voices network women creating change, the course will challenge traditional notions of leadership. Participants ... Dec 12, 2023 · Vital Voices 10th Annual “Voices of Solidarity” Awards Honors Four Remarkable Male Allies in the Fight for Women’s Rights Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk , Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Human Rights Activist Fallu Sowe , and Social Justice Artist Omaid Sharifi were honored by Philanthropist & Fashion Designer Diane von Furstenberg and Vital ... Theresa Kachindamoto didn’ t expect to become one of Malawi’ s Senior Chiefs. She’ s the youngest of 12 siblings and a mother of 5. But she also has chieftain blood. Theresa was content, living in the small city of Zomba and working as a secretary at the local college. Then one day she was told to pack her bags and come home to Monkey Bay ...She is a Goldman Sachs scholar, Vital Voices Fellow, an Ashoka change maker, an alumna of the US State Department International Visitors Leadership program (IVLP), 2021 Aspen Fellow, and 2022 AWEC Fellow. In 2022 she was given the “Outstanding achievement in Healthcare” award at the Top50 Global Professional & Career … A Founding Member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council, she has partnered with Vital Voices to conduct leadership, advocacy and anti-trafficking training programs for women throughout Russia. When the mother of one her son' s classmates showed up at school with half her face severely bruised by her husband, Marina Pisklakova-Parker knew ... A former Minister and Member of Parliament in Romania, Roxana Mînzatu currently serves as Secretary of State, working directly with the Prime Minister on optimizing and integrating public investment programs with the aim to accelerate development in key sectors lagging behind, such as water and waste water infrastructure or digitalization. As MP she …Vital Voices: 100 Women Using Their Power to Empower – edited by Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson featuring paintings by Gayle Kabaker – is an unprecedented art exhibition and companion book celebrating 100 global women leaders who are redefining power. The exhibition and book feature original …The VAV Fellowship is a project of Vital Voices under Voices Against Violence: The Gender-Based Violence Global Initiative, which seeks to improve protections and access to justice and resources for advocates and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). The VAV Fellowship will include tailored trainings and promote peer-to-peer learning and ...Vital Voices Central America is working to shift the narrative for women in the region, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed both economically and socially. 6 … Zoë is responsible for driving Vital Voices’ global approach to Leadership and Social Impact, to advance the organization’s mission. The LSI Department develops and manages holistic programs to advance women’s leadership and expand their social impact. LSI also lends its expertise and advice on best practices and subject matters including mentorship, entrepreneurship, and economic ... Oksana Gorbunova is a leading human rights advocate who has dedicated much of her life to combating the trafficking of women and children in the Ukraine, Eastern Europe and throughout much of the world. Oksana has worked tirelessly to lobby her government to pass landmark anti-trafficking legislation and has helped others … Lina is among the Gender Equality Top 100 worldwide in 2018 and 2019. She was awarded a Vital Voices fellowship for 2021 for outstanding women leaders and was recognized by the Women’s Media Center as one of their Progressive Women’s Voices for 2021 and is featured in their database of experts. Lebanon. Read More. Our programs offer practical skills and services; we help leaders develop strategic plans, tell their stories and reach new markets / audiences. We work with leaders in human … Geraldine Laybourne is a serial “entrepreneur.” In the 80’s and 90’s she was a cable pioneer: she led the team that created Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite. In 1996 she was named as one of Time Magazine’s Most Influential People. She brought her entrepreneurial approach to Disney/ABC Cable Networks (1996-1998) and worked closely with the Disney Imagineers to envision the future of TV ... A fluent Russian speaker, women' s advocate Rita Chaikin was working at the Rape Crisis Center in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, when she was asked to counsel incarcerated Russian women. At first, she was stunned by how many Russian women were behind bars. Soon, she realized these women were not criminals but victims of human trafficking. Today, …A former Minister and Member of Parliament in Romania, Roxana Mînzatu currently serves as Secretary of State, working directly with the Prime Minister on optimizing and integrating public investment programs with the aim to accelerate development in key sectors lagging behind, such as water and waste water infrastructure or digitalization. As MP she … Bold Movers is a two-month program that invests in women working toward gender equality advancing workplace inclusion, addressing challenges for working mothers and caregivers, and changing the cultural perceptions of women in society. Through the program, participants will build their confidence, empowering themselves to take on leadership ... Smita Mankad has more than 27 years of experience spanning the corporate, social, and government sectors, in addition to a combination of grassroots-level work and board-level governance. These are unique combinations that give her an unparalleled perspective on both policy and implementation. As an independent consultant to retail, social, and craft … An Educationalist with an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) from the School of Education, University of Leicester in England. Helen has served as the Director of Administration and Human Resources in the Rural Electrification Agency of Cameroon in Yaounde from 2000 to 2016. She has participated in various international leadership ... Diadji Diawara is actively working on expanding a program named Kàara in Mali. Kàara is a project that was first started to help low-income children access tutoring in Mali. Classes were held twice a week and offered students various subjects such as math, French, physics, chemistry, and English. This initiative was started during Diawara's high school …In 2015, she became a Vital Voices VVLead Fellow and ran for Congress in Guatemala on the National List in the 2015 elections. Two years later, she was elected as Deputy Chairwoman of the TODOS Party. Margarita continues to advocate for women with a project to promote women’s political participation at …. 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