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News Round Up: June 25, 2009

Study shows women earn less | New York Times on maternal mortality in Africa | More on Violence against women

A light day for news about women and women’s issues as the media turns their eyes to Farrah and MJ. Happy reading!

The Economy:

New York Times Magazine previews a story in this Sunday’s issue, about GM and the fall of Detroit’s African-American middle class:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/magazine/28detroit-t.html

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on a study showing women working for the city earn less than men:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09176/979878-100.stm

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News Round Up: June 24, 2009

NBC's glamorizes philanthropy | Saudi girls get 'permission' to play | Women's long road in Iran

A relatively quiet day in the news with a number of interesting features on sports, philanthropy and Iran. Happy reading!

The Economy and Poverty:

A New York Times article tracks efforts to overcome homelessness in New York City:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/24/nyregion/24homeless.html?_r=1&ref=nyre...

National Council for Research on Women President Linda Basch calls for more women in finance (Christian Science Monitor):
http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0624/p09s02-coop.html

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Conference 2009 Session - How Atlanta's Women Organized to Protect Girls

Through coercion, abuse and imprisonment, adolescent girls are sexually exploited on the streets, through escort services and online. Learn how Atlanta's women organized to defend the girls of Georgia.

Presented at the 2009 Conference Investing in Women: Worldwide Return in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Women's Funders Take Cues From Community

By: 
Cynthia L. Cooper
Source: 
Women's eNews
04/01/2009

Women's eNews Article: After researching disparities faced by women and girls, the Minnesota Women's Foundation is tackling them. The fund conducted a statewide listening tour and plans a policy summit to address issues like child care, family planning and job training.

Read the full story here (offsite link)

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Deborah Richardson Honored for Commitment to Stop Child Prostitution

Women's Funding Network Chief Program Officer Deborah Richardson will be among five women and men recognized for their commitment to stopping the prostitution of children in Georgia at the “Lighting up the Future” fundraiser on Jan. 28, 2009, benefiting A Future. Not A Past, a statewide campaign to end the commercial sexual exploitation of children.

The fundraiser will be held at The Westin Peachtree Plaza in downtown Atlanta.

Embargo: 
January 21, 2009 - 2:pm
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A Woman's Work

A Woman's Work is a unique funding source for women in the St. Vrain Valley of Colorado who need financial assistance for immediate needs that cannot be met by other resources.

A Woman's Work provides financial assistance for needs such as childcare, housing, transportation, medical needs and more. We ask only that recipients perform an act of kindness in return.

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Chambers Family Fund (Associate Member)

We envision a society that values the contributions of women, prepares our children for productive and contributing lives and ensures that women and their families are economically self-sufficient.

Chambers Family Fund seeks opportunities to invest in organizations working within our priority areas:

Website: 
Chambers Family Fund
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