Thank you for supporting migrant women in Bangladesh! |
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We reached our goal and raised over $50,000 for the Bangladesh project! We couldn't have done this without your support and are incredibly grateful to all who participated!
The money raised will go towards dignity kits, which include 2 masks, a hand washing bar, detergent powder, and basic food items. Several of the women migrant workers will also participate in UN Women's Cash-For-Work program, while others will receive a sewing machine and skill training to produce and distribute masks in their community.
While we have reached our initial goal, we welcome more donations to keep this important program going.
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International Women's Day 2021 |
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International Women's Day is right around the corner! This year's theme is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world". On March 8th, celebrate the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UN Women's Generation Equality Forum |
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In a first-of-its kind curated dialogue, feminists and activists from around the world came together to define key recommendations for the Generation Equality Forum in 2021. UN Women, Mexico, France, Civil Society, and the YTF recently hosted the first of a series of five Curated Discussions where activist Mozn Hassan and legal scholar Alda Facio spoke on the topic of Multilayered Inclusion and Intersectionality. |
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UN Women USA's Annual Meeting |
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UN Women USA held its Annual Meeting on October 22, 2020 via Zoom. The highlight of the meeting was a pre-recorded interview with Ms. Shoko Ishikawa, Country Representative of UN Women Bangladesh by UN Women USA board member Mary Luke.
Ms. Ishikawa spoke about UN Women’s program priorities in Bangladesh that focus on addressing gender-based violence; economic empowerment of women; women’s political leadership and participation, and response to humanitarian and climate crises.
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Past UN Women USA Chapter Virtual Events |
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Metro NY's Money In Her Hands |
On November 18th, venture capitalist and founder of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton, joined Wall Street veteran and Ellevest founder, Sallie Krawcheck, for a conversation with moderator Dr. Linda Scott, author of The Double X Economy.
Hosted by UN Women USA NY, the evening raised $15,000 for a program to support returning women migrant workers in Bangladesh during the pandemic.
Krawcheck and Hamilton are paving the way for a more inclusive world of finance.
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In September, the Chicago chapter launched a fundraising campaign supporting COVID-19 relief programs for women migrant workers in Bangladesh that provided dignity packages, health-hygiene packages, Cash-for-Work programs, and more.
For this campaign, the Chicago chapter worked with Tie Dye 4 Justice to provide the 50+ donors with handmade blue tie-dyed masks, connecting them to the mission of their donation.
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Upcoming UN Women USA Chapter Virtual Events |
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GCC's Annual (Virtual) Lunch: Climate Change is a Women’s Issue |
Learn from experts how to make the planet a healthier place and fight climate change. Join the Gulf Coast Chapter on February 13th at noon EST for an engaging and entertaining visual world tour to the rainforests and India.
Speakers include Dr. Meg Lowman, Dr. Heather O’Leary, and GCC Honoree Carol B. Green.
Photo: MaryAnn Vitiello
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GCC's Annual Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival |
The Gulf Coast Chapter's Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival presents the very best in groundbreaking, carefully-curated films from around the world for diverse audiences.
With 34 films in the program, including a mix of shorts and features, narratives and documentaries, you are sure to find something that interests you!
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UN Women's Comic and Cartoon Competition |
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Are you between 18 and 28 years old and eager to share your artistic power?
Participate in UN Women & partners’ comic and cartoon competition on Generation Equality!
More info:
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