Gender

Women Call for Obama to Act

08/26/2010

Bloomberg: We need a national conversation led by the White House to explore how women decision-makers can help achieve better economic performance and a more prosperous future for all.

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International Museum of Women Seeks Development Associate

The International Museum of Women’s mission is to value the lives of women around the world. The Museum amplifies the voices of women worldwide through history, the arts and cultural exhibits and programs that educate, create dialogue, build community and inspire action. With its commitment to cultural change, the Museum advances the human right to gender equity worldwide.

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Violence Against Women Is No Rationale for Military Violence

08/05/2010

The Huffington Post: Kavita Ramdas of the Global Fund for Women says the editors of TIME got it wrong on their shocking cover photo.

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Minnesota Groups Give Girls the Room to Thrive

08/01/2010

Minneapolis Star Tribune: More and more, philanthropic groups are funding programs focused on giving women and girls an opportunity for professional success.

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A Brief History of the Women's Donor Activist Movement

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a short, motivational film about how women today are making history through their giving.

Dallas Women's Foundation Donor Hopes $1 Million Gift Will Inspire Others to Give

07/22/2010

Dallas Morning News: Cindy K. Engles, who generally prefers to give anonymously, is going public with the largest gift of her philanthropic career – a $1 million donation to the Dallas Women's Foundation – in an effort to empower women and girls.

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Urgent Action Fund Seeks Member of Rapid-Response Grant-making Team

Be part of a team that supports women who are striving to promote and protect the rights and interests of women and girls by ensuring women’s security and participation in conflict prevention and resolution, peace building, and post-conflict reconstruction.

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Women’s Equality Remains Behind the Curve

06/30/2010

West Central Tribune: Minnesota women are moving forward in pay equality but progress is achingly slow, a new report issued by the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota has found.

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