Updates Include:
- Women’s Advocacy Day & Book Signing
- 2015 Fellows Research & Presentations Posted Online
- Fellows Share CSW Reflections with our Local Community
- Contact us if you want a Fellow to speak to your organization!
- Congrats on WomenNC Awards
- Your Chance to Honor a Woman for Mother’s Day!
Events:
Tuesday, April 21st – Several WomenNC Board, Fellows, and Supporters will attend NC Women United-led – Women’s Advocacy Day, Part II, along with dozens of NC advocacy groups to discuss issues impacting North Carolina women, how to effectively collaborate and advocate for women’s issues, listen to inspiring speakers, and take the opportunity to speak to our legislators.
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Saturday, April 25th 6:00pm
WomenNC proudly co-sponsors Ritu Sharma’s book reading of Teach a Woman to Fish, at Quail Ridge Books, Ridgewood Shopping Center, 3522 Wade Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607
Ritu Sharma is co-founder and former President of Women Thrive Worldwide, a non-profit women’s advocacy group that brings women’s voices from around the world to decision makers in Washington, DC.
For details about the book’s positive impact, see Brookings blog & review. Click on Teach a Woman to Fish regarding the April 25th event at Quail Ridge Books.
Posted:
The complete set of WomenNC 2015 Fellows’ Research and CSW Reflections papers and presentations have been uploaded onto the 2015 Presentation webpage.
For candid and heartfelt commentary from our Fellows, please enjoy their blogs from CSW in New York at http://womennc.blogspot.com/
Re-Cap Awards & Fellows Global-to-Local Community Forums
April 9, 2015: Congratulations to 2015 Fellow, Alison Domonoske, recipient of the 4th Annual Carolyn King Scholarship Award, announced at the conclusion of WomenNC’s CSW Reflections Forum, held at UNC-Global FedEx Education Center. Alison’s research on Women and Labor, focusing on the Evolution of Global Housekeeping Work, embodied the tenets of the scholarship criteria; promoting compassion for underrepresented persons and social justice.
April 18, 2015 was a Busy Day – Duke University Award & Fellows Present!
Duke’s Women Center Award:
A group of WomenNC Board and Fellows participated in the 25th anniversary celebration of the Duke University Women’s Center, during which, WomenNC was presented the WomC State Impact Award.
Beth Dehghan proudly received the award; sharing the following thoughts in her acceptance speech:
”……The partnership between academics and activism has played a very important role in bringing social change and gender equality, both locally and globally. WomenNC Fellows from Duke exemplify that important connection….. The strength of the academic community in the Triangle is instrumental to our work. This award is a recognition and symbol of many collaborative efforts which enhance our common goal: to raise a generation that honors women’s human rights.”
UNA-Wake Chapter (United Nations Association) Dinner Forum:
Six WomenNC 2015 Fellows shared reflections of their participation at the United Nations’ 59th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and plans to utilize that experience moving forward. An excellent Q&A session followed their presentation.
PLEASE NOTE:
– Click on Global-to-Local Reflections Forums webpage – Join us if you can to hear these inspiring Fellows and how they intend on using this experience moving forward.
– If your organization wants one of our Fellows speak about their CSW and Research experience, please contact us at info@womennc.org
Chance to Honor a Special Woman!
Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th is just around the corner. Consider honoring a unique woman who impacted your life with a dedication to her which will be included on WomenNC’s Honor Roll webpage.
