Join Us in Brooklyn April 7-9!

We are thrilled that Executive Director of the new UN Women and former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet will be delivering the keynote at our upcoming conference, The Power of Global Networks, in Brooklyn, New York, April 7-9!

The Power of Global Networks is open to all so register online before February 18 to take advantage of discounted rates!

Among the highlights this year:

• A warm welcome April 7 from MacArthur "Genius" awardee and world renowned eco-entrepreneur Majora Carter.
• Meet social change movers and shakers throughout New York City during a tour guided by local women leaders.
• Workshops to increase your activism and leadership in creating equality and social change in your community.
• Dynamic conversations and tools for how to embrace social media to bring about social change -- with a gender lens.
  

We cannot wait to see you there! Register online now!

Summer Reading: What is Your Self-Worth?

Philanthropist, activist, psychologist and family advocate, Cheryl Saban, Ph. D. , recently published her latest book titled What is Your Self-Worth?. The book sets out to help women define and value their personal self worth. It offers thought provoking perspectives on they way that women typically see their lives, questions for personal reflection and inspiring stories of other women's lives.

From the book:

"Why is it important to understand your true value or personal currency? I'm going to be bold and say that not only is it important to recognize your innate worth, it's critical that you do. Your survival and sense of well-being virtually depend upon it."

In order to help women around the world, the proceeds of the book will be going to women's fund. So this summer, dedicate your book club to funding women led solutions.

Click here to purchase your copy of What is Your Self-Worth? today.

Liberian Woman Takes on Colbert

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Leymah Gbowee
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While Stephen Colbert’s killer-comic timing usually shocks and stupefies his guests, he met his match last night with the Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee. Ms. Gbowee organized the courageous women of Liberia to bring an end to their devastating civil war, citing that they were fed up and could not take the terror and violence any longer and decided to do something about it.

Her poise and ability to keep Colbert engaged in the issues demonstrates that when you’ve taken a stand to the likes of human rights offenders like former Liberian Dictator Charles Taylor (currently on trial in The Hague for crimes against Sierra Leone), the Colbert Report ain’t so scary.

Leymah Gbowee and the women of Liberia are the subjects of the award-winning documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell. Check out the interview (above) to get a taste.

Find out more about how African women are improving their communities.

(Post by Kristina)