Events

Washington Life magazine voted our 2009 Global Leadership Awards gala the year’s “Most Inspirational Event.” This annual happening, held in Washington, D.C., honors some of the world’s most courageous and innovative leaders making breakthrough change for women and girls in their countries.

From documentary theater featuring true stories of real women in our network, to local fundraisers organized by young professionals, there are a range of events and outreach opportunities available to anyone interested in getting involved.

Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about upcoming receptions, book parties, study tours and special film screenings. There’s always something coming up. Join us!

Events

Jun
06

2012 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards

Every year since 2002, we have gathered to honor inspiring women leaders from across the globe. Read More

Jun
05

D.C. Book Launch! Vital Voices: The Power of Women Leading Change Around the World

Join Vital Voices and the Embassy of Sweden to celebrate the launch of our new book. Read More

May
21

When Women Lead Africa: A Roundtable Discussion

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May
13

Global Marketplace

Global Marketplace takes place on May 13th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Read More

Apr
12

MENA Businesswomen's Network Forum '12

Unleashing the Economic Potential of Women in the MENA Region: April 12 and 13 in Dubai, UAE Read More

Apr
08

Women in International Business: Why Organizations Need to Invest in Women

Panel discussing women in international careers at GWU Read More

Mar
20

Diane von Furstenberg Kicks Off “Proud To Be Woman” Campaign in Los Angeles

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Mar
13

Women Leaders at the Forefront of Change in the DRC

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Mar
08

Women in the World 2012 Summit

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Mar
08

A Woman’s Work: Gender and the World of Work

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Mar
06

2012 Women’s Economic Opportunity Index Launch

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Feb
09

Athena Film Festival

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Feb
01

La Pietra Coalition Launch of the Third Billion Campaign

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Jan
30

Gender and Development Seminar Series: Conflict and Gender Inequality

This seminar presents an overview of recent research evidence about post-conflict gender issues. Read More

Jan
18

Change Your World! Cairo 2012

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Dec
18

Dubai Debates: Women, Civil Society and Leadership in a New Arab World

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Nov
19

10k Mentoring Walk in Swaziland

Swaziland's Vital Voices Mentoring Walk will take place November 19, 2011 Read More

Nov
14

An Activist's View on Egypt in Transition: Esraa Abdel Fattah

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Nov
08

The Unfinished Revolution: An Activist’s View on Egypt in Transition

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Oct
25

Global Security through a Bosnian Lens

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Oct
18

G(irls)20 Summit to Empower Girls to Build Strong, Innovative Economies

We're proud to be a partner on the 2011 G(irls)20 Summit to empower girls as future world leaders. Read More

Oct
11

Women, War and Peace Premiering on PBS TONIGHT

PBS's exciting new five-part series Women, War & Peace will be premiering TONIGHT on PBS. Read More

Sep
20

Open Forum: Gender — Getting to Equal

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Sep
16

Vital Voices Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Liberian Activist Leymah Gbowee

We are thrilled to extend this special invitation to join Liberian activist Leymah Gbowee. Read More

Aug
05

Whistleblower Opens in Theaters Friday, August 5

Don't miss: The Whistleblower opens in theaters Friday, August 5! Read More

Aug
04

Crisis in Somalia: One Woman’s Response

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Jul
28

Film Screening: The Whistleblower

Join us in Washington, DC for a film screening and discussion with director. Read More

Jul
20

Promoting Development through Trade: The Need for Trade Preferences

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Jun
24

Femmes en Démocratie and Haitian American Chamber of Commerce Host Trade Fair in Miami

Vital Voices Haiti Chapter and the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce to host Miami trade fair. Read More

Jun
23

A Public Forum on Human Trafficking

Alliance To End Slavery & Trafficking (ATEST) and co-host CNN present panel on trafficking in DC. Read More

Jun
02

Carolina Herrera and Patricia Lansing Present Book Signing with Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Join us in LA for a book signing and evening to benefit Vital Voices. 10% of sales benefits VV. Read More

May
12

A Celebration of "The Dressmaker of Khair Khana" - Book Signing with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

Vital Voices and the International Center for Research on Women present a discussion & book signing. Read More

May
04

Kahlil Gibran Awards

Vital Voices to receive Award for Institutional Excellence. Read More

Apr
26

Alyse Nelson to deliver keynote address at Womenetics POW! Awards

Vital Voices President and CEO Alyse Nelson to deliver keynote address at Womenetics POW! Awards in Read More

Apr
15

Wave of Women: A Project of 2011 Honoree Kah Walla

2011 Global Leadership Awards honoree Kah Walla presents Wave of Women, a Cameroonian project. Read More

Apr
12

2011 Global Leadership Awards

Buy tickets now and learn more about our 10th Annual Global Leadership Awards! Read More

Apr
01

Staged reading of SEVEN in Chicago

The Silk Road Theatre Project is producing SEVEN as part of its Al Kasida Staged Reading Series. Read More

Mar
19

SEVEN staged in New Delhi

After seeing SEVEN performed at our Vital Voices of Asia summit, two supporters are staging the play Read More

Mar
14

Afghan Child Education and Care Organization Fundraiser

AFCECO, the organization run by 2010 Global Leadership Award honoree Andeisha Farid, hosts DC event. Read More

Mar
14

International Women's Day at Diane von Furstenberg, Los Angeles

Join Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson and network member from Haiti, designer Phelicia Dell in LA. Read More

Mar
13

Connecticut Council hosts Entrepreneur, Artist and Activist Phelicia Dell

Vital Voices Connecticut Council is hosting Haitian entrepreneur, artist and activist, Phelicia Dell Read More

Mar
11

DVF Awards

Board member Diane von Furstenberg hosts the DVF Awards, where she will honor two VV women. Read More

Mar
10

Women in the World: Stories and Solutions

We're proud to partner with The Daily Beast on the second annual Women in the World summit in NYC. Read More

Mar
09

Join Vital Voices for a Special Event at Bloomingdale's

Join us for an Evening of Shopping and a Private Reception at the Chevy Chase Bloomingdale's. Read More

Mar
09

International Women's Day Launch of Proud to be Woman Vol. 2 at Saks Fifth Avenue

In celebration of International Women's Day, Board member Diane von Furstenberg hosts event at Saks. Read More

Mar
07

Embassy of Canada and Vital Voices host film screening & panel discussion

Join us at the Embassy of Canada for a screening of 'Act of Dishonor' and panel discussion. Read More

Feb
16

Eye on Sudan: Challenges After Referendum

The Human Rights Foundation partners with the Lech Walesa Institute and NYU Wagner for a panel event Read More

Jan
25

Representing the Dignity of Survivors Through Art

An event highlighting the dignity and strength of human trafficking survivors in artistic projects. Read More

Jan
13

No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power

Women & Politics Institute of American University hosts a panel discussion with author Gloria Feldt. Read More

Jan
11

Florida International University presents: Body & Sold

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts a staging of Debora Fortson's play. Read More

Dec
13

Third Annual Holiday Bazaar

Thank you for making this year's Vital Voices Holiday Bazaar one of our best yet! Read More

Dec
08

An Evening with John Dau on The Future of Southern Sudan

Join International Relief and Development and partners for an evening with the "Lost Boy of Sudan." Read More

Dec
07

TEDWomen December 7-8, 2010

First ever TEDWomen explores how women and girls are reshaping the future. Read More

Dec
02

The World in 2011 Festival, December 2-4, NYC

The Economist's festival on the trends, issues and ideas that will shape the future. Read More

Dec
01

Saks Fifth Avenue Trunk Show featuring VV Artisans products

Saks Fifth Avenue hosts a trunk show featuring artisans from our Entrepreneurs in Handcrafts program Read More

Nov
20

Global Mentoring Walk

Our annual Global Mentoring Walk takes place in communities across the globe. Read More

Nov
14

Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women in Argentina

The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women holds regional gathering and SEVEN performance. Read More

Oct
18

Entrepreneurs in Handcrafts Training Workshop

Workshop providing women handcraft business owners with expertise in product and export development. Read More

Oct
09

Breakthrough Initiative

We convene members in Florence, Italy for the second meeting of Vital Voices' La Pietra Coalition. Read More

Oct
02

Rising Voices: Unleashing Young Women's Leadership Potential

We're collaborating with the World Bank Group and Nike Foundation on a Rising Voices initiative. Read More

Sep
21

Clinton Global Initiative

We join NGOs and corporate partners to present our commitment at the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative. Read More

Sep
14

Vital Voices of Asia: Women's Leadership and Training Summit

September 14-17, Vital Voices convenes women leaders for a regional summit in New Delhi, India. Read More