• The aim is to enable the economic empowerment of five million women by 2020. (coca-cola.com)
  • A study by PayScale showed that, even in 2020, women earned $0.81 for every dollar earned by a man. (under30ceo.com)
  • Together, we relaunched Empower in September 2020. (coupa.com)
  • LONDON , March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International General Insurance Holdings Limited (IGI), the international specialist commercial insurer and reinsurer, today announced plans to support the women in its organization on International Women's Day by investing in their personal and professional development. (prnewswire.com)
  • On International Women's Day in 2021, Mejuri created merchandise that perpetuated the idea of women helping women with apparel clad in the word "Golden. (thelist.com)
  • The International Finance Corporation -a member of the World Bank Group- interviewed 14 Kenyan corporations in 2021 and found they spend just three percent of their total procurement budget on female-owned businesses. (vodafone.com)
  • Her experiences align with her focus on empowering women around the world, especially in the Middle East, where women's rights are still developing. (american.edu)
  • The three-year women's empowerment project launched last week aims to strengthen the Ministry of Women's Affairs' (MoWA) capacity to support women. (feminist.org)
  • On this International Women's Day I'm thinking about the thousands of women at Moria who struggle every day against the odds to stay healthy, feed their children, keep their dignity and survive to see a better day. (ekathimerini.com)
  • We are a women's group that has members who are housewives and younger women who were not able to continue their education. (adb.org)
  • Empower's mission is to break down barriers to women's success by creating a community of individuals and organizations working together to unleash the impact of women in business. (coupa.com)
  • We'd also like to welcome you on International Women's Day on Monday, March 8 when we will host "A Seat at the Table," a new Women of Impact program delivered virtually. (coupa.com)
  • The political attacks waged on women's health throughout our country have gotten out of hand - decisions made by elected officials are effectively tying the hands of doctors, endangering the lives and well-being of women. (pressherald.com)
  • Having worked with Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, a leading women's health care provider in Maine, I have witnessed firsthand the high-quality reproductive health care women receive in a safe and respectful environment. (pressherald.com)
  • We are an equal opportunity employer with a 50:50 male to female ratio workforce, and we understand that investing in developing young women's leadership skills will not only change the course of their future, but also that of their communities," said Aaida Abu-Jaber, Head of Marketing and PR at IGI and the company's D&I Champion. (prnewswire.com)
  • IGI recently partnered with the Jordanian-founded social enterprise "The World of Letters," which spearheaded a collective women's movement called Women as Partners in Progress (WPP). (prnewswire.com)
  • We are less than a week away from our 3rd Annual Cisco Empowered Women's Network's forum at Cisco Live and we have some exciting news to share! (cisco.com)
  • After careful deliberation of all the entries, Vidushi has been selected as our 2nd runner up for the #reDefineCommunity Contest for the Cisco Empowered Women's Network! (cisco.com)
  • If you're planning to attend Cisco Live in San Diego, make sure to check out all the exciting events at the Cisco Empowered Women's Network . (cisco.com)
  • Follow, Tweet us @CiscoEWN , use #ReDefineCommunity to follow the conversation, and Like our Cisco Empowered Women's Network Facebook Page . (cisco.com)
  • Amina Haydari, the driving force behind the women's Community Safety Planning committee, has long been a compassionate advocate, helping women in her neighborhood resolve their disputes. (undp.org)
  • From women's empowerment programs intended to transform gender relations to transparency and anticorruption legislation that enables people to question the state, Sharma studies the social life, dynamics, and impact of initiatives that seek to "empower" citizens. (lu.se)
  • We welcome ambitious women in their sophomore (second) year of undergraduate studies in the US and Canada to apply. (bain.com)
  • But when supermodel Tyra Banks was photographed wearing the shirt at a tech conference and T-shirt sales subsequently blew up, Meena realized she had tapped into something bigger, more meaningful than her original cause: a movement to empower ambitious women everywhere. (shopify.com)
  • Partnering with communities where villagers live on less than $1.90 a day, CHOICE Humanitarian was established with the purpose of ending extreme poverty, strengthening families and communities using a leadership development model that empowers communities to become self-sufficient. (prnewswire.com)
  • European Union Ambassador Ioannis Vrailas, Deputy Head of Delegation to the United Nations in New York, gave the keynote address, highlighting issues of women in education, leadership, workforce, philanthropy and other areas. (csrwire.com)
  • Dr. Moudi A. Al-Humoud has charted a professional path around leadership and women empowerment. (american.edu)
  • Being a woman [and] having experience in many leadership positions gives me an advantage, to reflect on my experience and research, and open doors for other females," Al-Humoud said. (american.edu)
  • Her most current research focuses on the role education plays in empowering Arab women to participate in the labor market and occupy leadership positions. (american.edu)
  • When you look at the lexicon, leadership is still predominantly men and caregiving is still predominantly women. (verizon.com)
  • Miller said a class called "elevating and empowering female leaders" is needed because many ECCs are filled with women as line workers and men filling leadership positions. (apcointl.org)
  • Lingering structural disparities and systemic issues continue to cause our societies to value men over women, leaving few women in national leadership roles. (under30ceo.com)
  • Many cultures simply do not permit women to enter leadership positions. (under30ceo.com)
  • Yet empowering women is necessary so that their communities benefit from the full potential of their leadership. (under30ceo.com)
  • Teck continues to work towards building a diverse workforce, which includes increasing the percentage of women working at Teck - including women in leadership positions - and advancing inclusion and diversity initiatives across the company by 2025. (teck.com)
  • AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. (aauw.org)
  • Community Action Grants provide funding to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations as well as community-based nonprofits for programs that promote education and equity for women and girls. (aauw.org)
  • When AAUW International Fellows pursue education in the United States, their commitment to empowering women and girls in their home countries doesn't end - and neither does their need for financial support. (aauw.org)
  • If we are to build up and promote women in the workplace , our efforts must begin at home. (under30ceo.com)
  • This session will provide an opportunity to discuss health and well-being as a woman student leader from an intersectional lens and brainstorm ways to promote health and well-being. (aauw.org)
  • WISEWOMAN) program is designed to promote the cardiovascular health of uninsured and underinsured women 40 to 64 years of age, with a major focus on smoking cessation. (cdc.gov)
  • Women were proud to serve their country-but how did their service during the war inspire their fight for social change and equality? (history.com)
  • Meant to inspire patriotism, the image of Rosie the Riveter was a new and different way of portraying women, and many historians cite her as an inspiration for female liberation. (history.com)
  • and she must empower or inspire viewers by the example of her own character. (beliefnet.com)
  • Beacon Foundation chief executive officer Scott Harris similarly spoke of their commitment to empower and inspire young Australians. (coca-cola.com)
  • Lowe's is proud to sponsor National Women Build Week to educate, inspire and empower women to volunteer alongside other women in their community to address the critical issue of affordable housing," said Colleen Penhall, Lowe's vice president of corporate social responsibility. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Training of the members of the Programme for Women Headed Households (PEKKA) in Indonesia. (unv.org)
  • IGI's D&I programme launched in 2018 and has backed many projects supporting female empowerment. (prnewswire.com)
  • Led by Arab women leaders, the programme highlights gender imbalance in the workplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. (prnewswire.com)
  • The For Women in Science programme aims to support female scientists across the world and to empower women in science. (who.int)
  • In 2019, IGI held a second Dive-In Festival, which targeted females at the grassroots level and hosted discussions on harassment in the workplace. (prnewswire.com)
  • 62% of women and 65% of men think social media could help women obtain political equality, while 66% and 53%, respectively, said social media could help Arab women find better economic opportunities. (mediapost.com)
  • Evidence proves that achieving equality and empowerment for women has an immediate beneficial impact on both individuals and society as a whole. (coca-cola.com)
  • Coca‑Cola South Pacific president Vamsi Mohan Thati believes equality in education for young women contributes to realising their full potential. (coca-cola.com)
  • So, we too have our internal policy for woman equality within Vena Energy. (adb.org)
  • They founded Du Anyam to preserve the century-long tradition of weaving with palmyra leaves and turn culture into money - this ideal solution to provide extra cash for the mothers has led to a 40% increase in income, more equality, and improved nutrition for women and their children. (intracen.org)
  • I wanted to tell them that the veil in itself was not the greatest symbol of repression, it was the patriarchal mindset of the empowered men and the acquiescing women around me that made it hard to breathe. (com.pk)
  • The analysis shows that The Bell Jar offers many points of discussion in terms of feminist literary criticism, particularly through its depictions of how patriarchal structures and gender roles are reinforced and their detrimental effects on young women. (lu.se)
  • Plath's The Bell Jar is a novel that deals with what it can be like to grow up as a young woman in a patriarchal society. (lu.se)
  • The experience I had at that bar mitzvah was very scary and it will be something I remember forever, but the combination of Judaism and feminism has empowered me, helped me heal, and given me purpose in life. (jwa.org)
  • Representing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, these panelists will share insights into how women can ensure their voice is heard no matter where they are in their career. (coupa.com)
  • International Fellowships are awarded for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. (aauw.org)
  • She has amplified her research through nearly 20 published papers, expanding on how the business sector utilizes its workforce and how women fit into that picture. (american.edu)
  • Similarly, the Australian economy would gain $8 billion if women transition from tertiary education to the workforce at the same rate as men¹. (coca-cola.com)
  • As part of Teck's strategic plan, we have worked to increase the number of women at our operations, which has not only led to greater diversity and inclusion, but a stronger workforce. (teck.com)
  • Women make up less than one quarter (24%) of the current cybersecurity workforce, according to research by the Aspen Institute , and representation by minority groups is even lower. (boozallen.com)
  • The Vaccinate with Confidence strategy to reinforce confidence in COVID-19 vaccines includes building trust, empowering healthcare personnel, and engaging communities and individuals. (cdc.gov)
  • An ongoing commitment to this kind of representation will help young women have faith in themselves and their dreams and provide needed encouragement to pursue them. (under30ceo.com)
  • and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. (aauw.org)
  • Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. (aauw.org)
  • Empowering women and supporting their career growth in mining has been a key commitment of Teck's Carmen de Andacollo (CdA) apprenticeship program. (teck.com)
  • Asked why usage rates remain lower among women, one quarter of male and female respondents cited social and cultural pressure, as well as lack of technological literacy among women, privacy and security issues, and the lack of relevant content for women. (mediapost.com)
  • In the remote region of East Flores, for example, women provide for their families as most men are migrant workers, leaving the island behind in search of jobs. (intracen.org)
  • More than fifty percent of our local Home-Starts shared with us the creative and innovative projects they run to empower women to build a brighter future. (home-start.org.uk)
  • It diminishes drop out rates and sets young women up for a successful career and brighter future," Vamsi said. (coca-cola.com)
  • Such changes would play a crucial role in enabling women to boost their self-confidence through their actions and achievements. (under30ceo.com)
  • The ceremony allowed the women to celebrate their achievements and gave them a sense of accomplishment. (who.int)
  • social media also has the potential to catalyze further social change by empowering Arab women, according to the DSG report, which is based on a survey of 469 people ages 15-40 in 22 Arab countries. (mediapost.com)
  • However just one-third of Facebook members in the region are women -- despite the fact that its membership in Arab countries has almost doubled in the last year, from 20 million to 36 million. (mediapost.com)
  • 83% of women and 81% of men said social media could help Arab women take part in civil society, while 76% and 70%, respectively, said it could help them protect and improve their rights. (mediapost.com)
  • Women are historically underrepresented at strategy consulting firms and we know it. (bain.com)
  • EWOC is the world's largest gathering of women in organic chemistry, and hosts an annual meeting of women (students, post-docs, faculty and professionals) who work or plan to work in the field of Organic Chemistry, broadly defined, from all types of institutions (academic, industry, biotech, non-profit and government). (wikipedia.org)
  • This single initiative, led by women of farm families, is able to address three deep rooted problems - poverty, malnutrition and gender bias. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • It allows the women to give their families, particularly children, eggs and occasionally poultry meat, thereby adding a nutritional supplement. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • Local Jordanian organization 'Families Development Association' has created a number of key activities that aim to build capacity and empower women in Jordanian society, including those challenged with mental health problems. (who.int)
  • The ban on girls' schools has become one of the many oppressive obstacles placed upon women, resulting in a surge of mental and emotional distress. (undp.org)
  • In Australia, the ability for women to earn an income and gain financial independence is still conditional on education and opportunity, something that remains a significant challenge in disadvantaged communities. (coca-cola.com)
  • Meet some of the UN Volunteers, UN Online Volunteers and former UN Volunteers using ICTs to help to empower communities. (unv.org)
  • National Women Build Week encourages women across the nation to devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in our local communities, according to a Lowe's release. (thegardenisland.com)
  • We know women working together are an unstoppable force for creating meaningful change in our communities. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Hamari Silai, based in the Ambedkarnagar slum in Mumbai, India, is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) targeted at empowering women from low-income communities. (ibo.org)
  • Seven years ago, three young women created social enterprise Du Anyam to ensure additional income for women communities in rural Indonesia. (intracen.org)
  • Empowering these women economically has created a shift in their decision-making power across the communities. (intracen.org)
  • You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. (aarp.org)
  • According to Glossy , 100% of the proceeds went to the Mejuri Empowerment Fund, which supports education for women and non-binary people. (thelist.com)
  • People see a woman in a scarf and assume that she is oppressed, but to judge a book by its cover seems unfair. (com.pk)
  • Penny and Caroline's stories illustrate the huge benefits that connectivity can bring to female business owners all over the world - but too many people still don't have access to the platforms and connectivity they need. (vodafone.com)
  • Women, LGBTQ+, and People of Color are dominating the nonprofit arena, while facing rapidly growing disparities. (aauw.org)
  • Being threatened by a group of people that you don't know isn't empowering, nor is it inspiring. (jwa.org)
  • Women need to take care of themselves, not just because they want people to find them attractive. (feministpeacenetwork.org)
  • According to Kevin Hymel, historian at the U.S. Air Force Medical Service History Office ,"With their men away, women became more self-sufficient. (history.com)
  • Working women endured harassment, miserable working conditions and low pay. (history.com)
  • It was inspiring to connect with leaders from across sectors who are committed to empowering women. (csrwire.com)
  • There, she observed a new generation of women learning how to be leaders in the classroom. (american.edu)
  • To do so, she's gathering data and working with a sample of women leaders in the public and private sectors. (american.edu)
  • Women in Media" is part of a virtual, monthly event series in the Verizon Business Women in Business mentorship program, which will feature women leaders in finance, technology, sports and the public sector. (verizon.com)
  • Come hear from some of the most powerful women leaders in this field about how they've thrived here, get a feel for working as a consultant, and build your business toolkit. (bain.com)
  • Women make great leaders, and empowering women to lead makes sense - in any setting - for many reasons. (under30ceo.com)
  • Companies can position women leaders as brand representatives, thereby demonstrating to young women that being a consultant, an entrepreneur, or a CEO, for example, are all very achievable goals. (under30ceo.com)
  • As women student leaders from various walks of life, we bring multiple social identities into spaces we enter. (aauw.org)
  • Although in its early days, we already have over 50 partner organizations who are helping us spread awareness among a global community of leaders about our wider approach to supporting women. (coupa.com)
  • Diverse and inclusive businesses are more innovative, creative, profitable and fun, but female leaders continue to be under-represented in insurance. (prnewswire.com)
  • We are delighted to partner with Career Excel to build on our D&I efforts and to help the women at IGI realise their full potential as future leaders," Ms Abu-Jaber added. (prnewswire.com)
  • Pass the Torch for Women Foundation is a national non-profit aimed at providing mentoring opportunities to female college students, emerging leaders, and seasoned professionals. (gorainmakers.com)
  • Women can make a difference in any institution. (american.edu)
  • This project and its innovative approach will make a pronounced impact on these young women at a critical time in their lives. (coca-cola.com)
  • What does it take to be a female leader and to make more of them in the emergency communications center (ECC)? (apcointl.org)
  • Again, she turned to creative outlets to make a statement and to remind her fellow women that they mattered-despite the backwards rhetoric at the time. (shopify.com)
  • There are other ways to make the corporate sector more welcoming to women. (under30ceo.com)
  • The expectation that women be "more family-oriented" can make attending late-night meetings and covering evening shifts a struggle. (under30ceo.com)
  • Each and every one of these women was empowered and strengthened by having the ability to make her own medical decisions. (pressherald.com)
  • Shocked by the domestic abuse, unemployment, poverty, and lack of respect that the women were facing, they founded Hamari Silai to make a tangible difference. (ibo.org)
  • In order to make women self-dependent, the Army is running skills development training centres for women in the district of Jammu and Kashmir. (indiatvnews.com)
  • We have seen positive trends: Women are more active in village meetings, have grown confident in voicing their opinions and make decisions for themselves. (intracen.org)
  • Financial empowerment allows women to confidently manage finances, negotiate salaries, and make informed investment decisions. (feministpeacenetwork.org)
  • Women who smoke have a much greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke than nonsmok ers, but with the right tools and information, these women have a much better chance to kick smoking and make other healthy, lasting changes in their lives. (cdc.gov)
  • This is a literature review article where is make a reflection on marital relations, firstly contextualizing gender relations, secondly bringing the Theory of the Mindful Space, which says that women are held in spaces by cultural norms in sexist barriers. (bvsalud.org)
  • Working women on the home front faced unique challenges, too. (history.com)
  • This, Al-Humoud explained, is a problem that stems from the many challenges women face when they try to enter the professional field. (american.edu)
  • Al-Humoud hopes to help women address and surpass these challenges, and successfully enter the business world. (american.edu)
  • Working with our partner White Stuff we asked our Home-Start network to share with us the many ways they empower mums to enable them to overcome the challenges they face through our Empowering Women survey. (home-start.org.uk)
  • Backed by principles of psychology and neuroscience, Career Excel is an 18-week e-learning curriculum addressing the challenges women face in the workplace. (prnewswire.com)
  • The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is pleased to announce that Dr Mathilde His, a Postdoctoral Scientist in the Nutrition and Metabolism Branch of IARC, has received a Young Talent Award France 2022 For Women in Science ( Prix Jeunes Talents France 2022 Pour les Femmes et la Science ) from the L'Oréal Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (who.int)
  • This program is geared to women because when a woman can read, it is powerful for a family, a community and everyone around her. (prnewswire.com)
  • Today there are only men on the community development committees," said Marta Coy , one of the first 18 women to take CHOICE and Microsoft Edge's Accent program. (prnewswire.com)
  • If I knew Spanish, I could become a community leader and bring projects that help women. (prnewswire.com)
  • To me, the truest expression of Mejuri is mutual uplift: all of us supporting each other, and you, our community, feeling empowered to invest in yourself and, in turn, the community around you," she explained per the company's website . (thelist.com)
  • Another USAID program, aimed at increasing literacy of Afghan women and girls , will provide 840 women with literacy classes and establish 40 community libraries. (feminist.org)
  • Since 2012, Kauai Habitat for Humanity has been uniting strong women volunteers of all experience levels in our community to build or repair homes alongside our hardworking, empowered Habitat homeowners," said Stephen Spears, the Kauai Habitat executive director. (thegardenisland.com)
  • However, at Coupa, our Empower community takes it to the next level. (coupa.com)
  • And over half of our internal Coupa community is already engaging with Empower in some way. (coupa.com)
  • To reach our goal of involving 5,000 women weavers, we are developing a technology that gives more access to the community. (intracen.org)
  • at least 50 per cent of apprentices selected must be women from the Andacollo community. (teck.com)
  • The Foundation exists as a community of empowered women developing one another through mentoring relationships and through various personal and professional opportunities including open houses, luncheons, and a relay event! (gorainmakers.com)
  • To ensure the enduring impact of the training, two Community Safety Planning Committees were established-one comprising women and the other men-each consisting of 24 dedicated members. (undp.org)
  • These courses were specifically designed to target women in the Istishariah and Al Hashmi community mental health centres by developing their skills in knitting, weaving, computer skills and other abilities. (who.int)
  • What are some of the ways you help your community of women affected by breast cancer? (cdc.gov)
  • Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry (EWOC) is a scientific conference designed to bring the research and career interests of women in organic chemistry to the forefront and seeks to empower all marginalized individuals by promoting equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion across all chemistry fields. (wikipedia.org)
  • IGI is at the forefront of supporting women to ensure they have the same opportunities as men. (prnewswire.com)
  • In 2018, IGI teamed up with Lloyd's of London to host Jordan's first Dive-In Festival - the insurance industry's event highlighting and celebrating D&I initiatives, specifically female empowerment. (prnewswire.com)
  • Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT" @microsoft) is the leading platform and productivity company for the mobile-first, cloud-first world, and its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. (prnewswire.com)
  • Empower is bigger than Coupa, and any single organization. (coupa.com)
  • I had the great fortune to not only select what I believe to be the best organization to work for, but in doing so, was offered the opportunity to redefine and lead Empower. (coupa.com)
  • As part of its ongoing Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) initiative, IGI will offer Career Excel to every woman within its global organization, which spans five offices. (prnewswire.com)
  • Sixty percent of the respondents to the DSG survey were women, indicating the high degree of interest in social media among a group that is often marginalized and oppressed in these conservative societies. (mediapost.com)
  • But most respondents of both genders also said they thought social media could empower women. (mediapost.com)
  • Advancing social change and empowering women is in her DNA. (shopify.com)
  • The Millet Sisters Network trains women across the country in organic farming by using vermicompost, farm manure and panchgavya (made from cow products) for both crop nutrition and pest control. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • On March 3, 2014 , Ideagen − a cross sector, collective impact network where the world's leading organizations convene to innovate and collaborate hosted a summit focused on 'Empowering Women', with a focus dedicated to the advancement of women via collective impact. (csrwire.com)
  • Plus, the fact that the women of the households raise and look after the poultry improves their status within the family and adds to their empowerment. (thehindubusinessline.com)
  • Learn more about our programs that help women advance and organizations challenge bias. (leanin.org)
  • We help women achieve their ambitions and work to create an equal world. (leanin.org)
  • Internet access, particularly through smartphones, can help women gain access to opportunities, such as procurement contracts, that they otherwise might have missed out on. (vodafone.com)
  • It will also help women define their future goals, a necessary part of becoming a successful leader in the future. (under30ceo.com)
  • Companies must also create safe spaces within the workplace to help women feel secure in their places of employment. (under30ceo.com)
  • This care includes making abortion available for women if and when they decide that is what they need, and doing so in line with leading evidence-based safety guidelines from the CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (pressherald.com)
  • Acting roles for women used to be limited after a certain age. (aarp.org)
  • Women served in dangerous roles in the U.S. military. (history.com)
  • A recent Catalyst study, for example, states that the financial performance of businesses that have a higher proportion of women as part of their top management teams exceeds that of companies with fewer women in upper management roles. (under30ceo.com)
  • She hopes she can serve as an inspiration for other women pursuing business careers. (american.edu)
  • In an age where we are constantly bombarded by the media, Fought said that she hopes to empower women and help them connect with nature by teaching them the skills they need to feel confident outdoors. (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
  • Viewers watched as the women served up one of their typical post-service meals of fried chicken and meatloaf, and a table of heavy sides. (colorlines.com)
  • Learn more about us through our affinity group Women at Bain and see what we're doing about diversity, equity, and inclusion. (bain.com)
  • She has lent her insight and voice to numerous board seats and memberships with Aleria Research Council, Forbes Nonprofit Council, New York Academy of Science, How Women Lead, IMPCT Coffee, National Diversity Council, and The Dallas Entrepreneur Center. (coupa.com)
  • Booz Allen San Diego began celebrating in February, growing the next generation of female STEM talent, honoring the diversity of America's servicewomen, and more. (boozallen.com)
  • We're proud to help IGI support advancement for women at every age and career level. (prnewswire.com)
  • There is a young woman with a daughter she can't keep warm, an old woman with a daughter she can't educate and there is everything in between at Moria. (ekathimerini.com)
  • Kimberly Miller, a licensed police & public safety psychologist with 20 years' experience in police and public safety psychology, explained Tuesday how to recognize and overcome the behaviors holding women (and men) back in the ECC. (apcointl.org)
  • To overcome systemic discrimination in compensation, women need and deserve strategic support. (under30ceo.com)
  • Lebanon had the highest proportion of women on Facebook, making up 46% of active Facebook users. (mediapost.com)
  • This is a circle for women in library science/information technology/computer science, who want to empower women of any age to pursue STEM careers. (leanin.org)
  • One is to actively encourage our young women to pursue corporate careers. (under30ceo.com)
  • They produced posters and film reels of glamorous women in the workplace to entice women to serve their country as part of the home-front labor force. (history.com)
  • Women who remained in the workplace were usually demoted. (history.com)
  • The Ideagen Summit underscored the importance of intentional actions and the value of partnerships and collaborations for improving the conditions for women worldwide," said Kyle Zimmer, President and CEO of First Book. (csrwire.com)
  • There are too many things that hinder the involvement of women in business," she said. (american.edu)
  • Al-Humoud's years of experience, combined with her women-centric research, is a powerful reminder of the role women can, and should, play in the business world. (american.edu)
  • And a guide for the future, as women continue to proliferate and impact the business world for good. (american.edu)
  • Watch "Women in Media" event hosted by Verizon Business CEO Tami Erwin. (verizon.com)
  • Verizon Business leader Tami Erwin hosted a " Women in Media " event last week, aimed at empowering, inspiring and supporting women in business. (verizon.com)
  • Female entrepreneurs face structural barriers in growing their businesses due to their limited access to financial services, business networks and connections and market information. (vodafone.com)
  • Meet Fatma, operations and maintenance staff at Vena Energy solar project in Sengkol, Lombok, and the women of Jeger Buana Lombok who are planning to expand the market for their cassava chips business. (adb.org)
  • Additionally, Sheryl has earned numerous industry awards and recognition including Tribute to Women, (TWIN), Women in Technology from Dallas Business Journal, and Global Innovation Partner of the Year from EMC. (coupa.com)
  • It is about working smarter together to engage and unleash the impact of women in business. (coupa.com)
  • Career Excel was designed by two successful career women-Jennifer Willey and Hira Ali - who combined their business, HR and training experience with academic and proprietary research to build a program of unparalleled depth. (prnewswire.com)
  • SALT LAKE CITY , April 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CHOICE Humanitarian, in connection with Microsoft Edge, is launching a first-ever program today designed to empower Guatemalan women to become literate in Spanish. (prnewswire.com)
  • The CHOICE and Microsoft Edge program brings learning to women in their villages, providing them with an educational foundation to read, write and converse in Spanish. (prnewswire.com)
  • USAID partnered with the Linda Norgrove Foundation and Canadian Women for Women Afghanistan to fund the program. (feminist.org)
  • In Australia, the program focuses on supporting young women who are transitioning from education to meaningful employment. (coca-cola.com)
  • Because of the intent of this program, to be eligible, participants must be a woman in their sophomore (second) year at a four-year institution in the US or Canada. (bain.com)
  • The American Fellowship program began in 1888, a time when women were discouraged from pursuing an education. (aauw.org)
  • It is AAUW's largest fellowship program and the oldest non-institutional source of graduate funding for women in the United States. (aauw.org)
  • Career Excel, the most comprehensive e-learning program for Women--Making it affordable and accessible for women around the world to achieve their potential. (prnewswire.com)
  • Female employees access the online program from any location, complete it at their own pace and take away actionable strategies to advance their careers. (prnewswire.com)
  • Since 2010, more than 320 women have benefitted directly from this innovative program that helps build careers, starting at an introductory intern level and moving through to industry employment opportunities. (teck.com)
  • Samantha Lawson, National Program Director for Pass The Torch Foundation, will lead a monthly breakfast for women in Rainmakers to meet, develop and strengthen relationships. (gorainmakers.com)
  • The WISEWOMAN program allows women to attend smoking cessation classes, receive reliable health advice, identify important health goals, and participate in blood pressure or cholesterol screenings. (cdc.gov)
  • WISEWOMAN Works: A Collection of Success Stories on Empowering Women to Stop Smoking highlights some of the ways the WISEWOMAN program is making a difference for women smokers. (cdc.gov)
  • While the digital gender divide has been narrowing across all regions, women remain digitally marginalised in many of the world's poorest countries. (vodafone.com)
  • This initiative promotes gender parity in the apprentice selection process and is specifically designed to support the greater inclusion of women in mining. (teck.com)
  • The aim was to establish links between gender hierarchies and the maintenance of female vulnerability present in conjugal settings, looking for encourage marital therapists to help to build more egalitarian marital relations, since those go together with marital satisfaction, accordingly the findings. (bvsalud.org)
  • Emma Ladendecker helps paint one of the Kauai Habitat for Humanity homes Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build at the Eleele Iluna neighborhood. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Blanche Higashi holds the shovel of mortar while Uncle Tony Morgan secures the footing base of a home coming up in the Kauai Habitat for Humanity's Eleele Iluna neighborhood Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Robin Savage of the Zonta Club of Hanalei secures the wall while Dhrystal Bacio checks the level for the new wall Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Wilmark Geronimo and Tory Daligcon secure a piece of paneling under the eaves of a home coming up in the Kauai Habitat for Humanity's Eleele Iluna neighborhood Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Karen Robinson uses a nail gun to secure roofing on a home coming up in the Kauai Habitat for Humanity Eleele Iluna neighborhood Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Kels Hurt wields a nail gun to secure a window in a Kauai Habitat for Humanity home in the Eleele Iluna neighborhood Saturday during the Lowe's Women Build. (thegardenisland.com)
  • A group of more than 50 workers, many of them women, tackled the developing homes during Lowe's annual National Women Build Week. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Pimental said women helping build empowers them. (thegardenisland.com)
  • Pulling double-duty often forces many women to ultimately sacrifice either their family or their career. (under30ceo.com)
  • I have cared for women who needed to stay in school to finish their degree so they could have a successful career and start a family on their terms. (pressherald.com)
  • Our varied professional experiences and cultural influences have shaped Career Excel's curriculum, making it relevant for women around the world. (prnewswire.com)
  • Psychologists warn that the denial of education and limited employment opportunities for women has led to an alarming increase in mental health issues among women and girls. (undp.org)
  • should be raised and enforced, all forms of coercion and Child marriages occur most frequently in South Asia, discrimination should be eliminated, marriage should be where 48% of women aged 15-24 have been married entered into with free consent and as equal partners, and the education and employment of girls should be encour- aged (Principle 9, Action 4.18, Action 5.5) ( 10 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently announced several programs aimed at empowering women and girls in Afghanistan. (feminist.org)
  • The two-year project, called Afghanistan Reads, aims to improve the educational status of women and girls by strengthening reading comprehension and increasing access to reading materials. (feminist.org)
  • In a press release, USAID said, "The United States applauds the progress Afghan women and girls have made over the past 10 years. (feminist.org)
  • The official theme this year is Women and Girls in ICT. (unv.org)
  • Her plan was to sell a few hundred "Phenomenal Woman" shirts to her friends and celebrities in her network, and donate the proceeds to non-profits like Emerge America, EMILY's List, Essie Justice Group, Girls Who Code, and Planned Parenthood. (shopify.com)
  • One woman said when she was inducted to Naval Intelligence, an admiral spoke to the assembled women and told them, 'If you talk about anything you do here, we can legally kill you. (history.com)
  • The majority (97%) of the parents we support are women. (home-start.org.uk)
  • We'd like to say a big thank you to White Stuff for their support in creating this study to shine a light on how Home-Starts across the UK empower women. (home-start.org.uk)
  • Circles are small groups of women who come together-online or offline-for real talk and peer support. (leanin.org)
  • A woman who decides on abortion receives extensive support throughout the process from a team of highly trained medical professionals. (pressherald.com)
  • Our mission is to empower more students to start their entrepreneurial journey. (lu.se)
  • Explore our commentary and perspective on issues that affect women. (leanin.org)
  • Valuable online mentoring supports the school experience for young women. (coca-cola.com)
  • Women in the U.S. experience major complications from abortion less than 1 percent of the time, and in those rare cases when complications do occur, they are similar to those that may occur from miscarriage, which are successfully treated every day. (pressherald.com)
  • I was empowered to turn my bad experience into one I could use to help others. (jwa.org)
  • I have cared for young women who were raped, and for women of all ages who were the victims of domestic violence and did not feel that they were in a position to safely raise a child. (pressherald.com)
  • Additionally, the novel offers a great source of identification for young women, who can find empowerment in reading and discussing the novel. (lu.se)
  • During the class, women learn how to plan a backpacking trip, learn what equipment they'll need, how to select a base camp, nutrition and campsite cooking, map reading and outdoor ethics. (blueridgeoutdoors.com)
  • Inside a spacious hall, amidst the flurry of cleaning and tidying, it becomes apparent that these women harbor grand ambitions for their salon. (undp.org)