Women's Month
Celebrating International Women's Day
International Women’s Day honors women’s social, economic and political achievements worldwide. This commemorative holiday is rooted in a long history of women’s activism and has been celebrated since the early 20th century in countries around the world.
In 2010, Vital Voices Global Partnership celebrated women’s achievements throughout the month of March to honor International Women’s Day and raise awareness of women’s power to improve the world.
Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards
Impact through Innovation: Women Inspiring Change
Vital Voices honored the achievements of exceptional women leaders from the U.S., Bahrain, Brazil, Afghanistan, Kenya and Pakistan at a star-studded gala in Washington, D.C. Presenters included Reese Witherspoon, Ann Moore, Brian Williams and Nicholas Kristof, among others. Read more »
Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women
Avon Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon, Avon CEO Andrea Jung, leaders from 20 nations and Vital Voices launched three-day summit in D.C. on March 9.
The global summit focused on creating public-private partnerships to end violence against women. Delegations of experts from 15 countries participated — representing business, government, law enforcement, the NGO community, media/entertainment, and academia. Read more »
“Proud to be Woman”
Vital Voices Teamed Up with Diane von Furstenberg to Celebrate Women’s Strength and Courage
Vital Voices board member, activist, and world renowned fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) celebrated International Women's Day the week of March 8-14, 2010, with three exciting events and offers. Read more »
Women in the World: Stories and Solutions
Vital Voices collaborated with Tina Brown and The Daily Beast's three-day summit March 12-14
The Vital Voices kicked off the summit with a one night performance of the theatrical play SEVEN, which highlights the stories of seven extraordinary women leaders.
Directed by Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor and featuring Academy Award-winning Actress Meryl Streep, the play is heralded by The Huffington Post as “riveting, explosive, and inspiring drama.”
