Latest International Women's Day Stories
“Women Inspiring Innovation” featuring Genevieve Bos, co-founder of PINK magazine. Saturday, March 23, 2013 - Register now for this half-day networking event. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 The Georgia Tech Women Alumnae Network will host its second annual International Women’s Day Forum on Saturday, March 23, 2013, focusing on the professional achievements and developing the professional potential of women. The event, which is open to the public, is themed “Women Inspiring...
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today ACDI/VOCA marks its commitment to gender equity and women's empowerment with International Women's Day events in Washington, D.C., and countries around the world. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DC67185LOGO-b) ACDI/VOCA Invests in Women Women are essential to economic growth in developing countries, and investments in women often return multiple dividends for families and communities. Yet in both...
Organizations from Pakistan, Tanzania, Nepal, Peru and the Ukraine recognized for exemplary communications NEW YORK, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of International Women's Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2(nd) Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring...
Facebook Application Hands Control Of Advertising Over To Women Across The Country In Celebration Of International Women's Day ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 33 million women made over advertising that highlighted their insecurities and impacted their self-esteem as part of the Dove(®) Ad Makeover in 2012. In celebration of International Women's Day, Dove(® )announced that women in the United States of America will once again have a voice to fight back...
Women's Leadership Development program collects non-perishable food items in support of local food banks. MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Around the world on March 8(th), charitable and government organizations, educational institutions, women's groups, corporations and the media celebrate International Women's Day (IWD). The recognition and observance of this day demonstrates the positive evolution towards the economic, political and social achievements of women. IWD...
Arianna Huffington, Elizabeth Gore, Jennifer Lopez, Lynda Lopez and other leading voices join global "virtual relay" to help improve the health and well-being of mothers and children worldwide WASHINGTON, March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers around the globe are mobilizing their voices and their social networks as one of the most powerful forces for positive change for women and children in today's world. Starting tomorrow, on International Women's Day, moms and their...
Leading Floral Retailer Creates "Women's Week" Floral Collection to Spread Messages of Empowerment and Inspiration CARLE PLACE, N.Y., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Roses are red, daisies are great, International Women's Day is coming up, and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM wants to help celebrate! This March 8, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS), the world's leading florist and gift shop, is calling upon all women to come together to recognize one another for their achievements through the...
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On March 8, International Women's Day, ACDI/VOCA will mark its commitment to gender equity, women's empowerment and inclusive economic development with multiple events in Washington and overseas. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DC67185-a) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120308/DC67185LOGO-b) "With their important economic roles, especially in agriculture but in other sectors too, women are key...
International Women's Day Report Sounds Call for Greater Measurement of Gender Equality ATLANTA, March 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This International Women's Day, CARE isn't just celebrating women's empowerment. The poverty-fighting organization is measuring it too, centimeter by centimeter. In a new report titled "Reaching New Heights: The Case for Measuring Women's Empowerment," CARE sounds the call for gathering more evidence in the movement to empower women and girls...
Highlights Include a New Report Championing the Measurement of Women's Empowerment, Citizens Storming the Hill for Change, and a Special Screening of "Pray The Devil Back to Hell" ATLANTA, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On International Women's Day, the global poverty-fighting organization CARE is highlighting the accomplishments of women around the globe while advocating for policies and practices that help girls and women overcome the obstacles they continue to face....
