The L Life, Green Jobs, and a New Generation of Leaders
News from the Network June 16, 2011 The National Council for Research on Women is a network of 120 leading research, policy and advocacy centers dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Help NCRW advance gender equality and social justice by making a contribution today. GREEN JOBS WEBINAR JUNE 22nd Economic Security Webinar Series Pathways to Greater Economic Success for Women and Families Don't miss our next ON-LINE Economic Security Webinar: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 2 PM EDT June 23rd Special Event for NCRW Emerging Leaders Network Michael Watson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Girl Scouts of the USA Stalled Pipelines: Opening Pathways to Women's Leadership Claremont College October 13-14, 2011 Claremont College will host our 2011 Regional Conferencethat will connect NCRW member centers with colleagues, university leaders, and representatives from the non-profit, philanthropic, corporate, and policy communities to focus on current challenges, strategies, and how to advance women's leadership across sectors. All participants will have an opportunity to share best practices through informal and interactive discussions. The goal will be to generate ideas for research collaboration, improved communication, and action steps to advance a common agenda for change. For more information:contact@ncrw.org. June 22 - 6pm-8pm Women's eNews HQ 6 Barclay St., 6th floor, New York Erin McHugh's book The L Life chronicles the lives of 26 "extraordinary lesbians" who have made their mark on the world, including Glee star Jane Lynch, author and graphic artist Alison Bechdel, NY City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, humorist Kate Clinton, and writer and former Essence executive editor Linda Villarosa. To learn about special guests or RSVP click here. An Evening With NWLC in New York City! Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres Space is limited. Tickets $500 each. The National Women's Law Center invites you to join a conversation about women, power, and how to use it. With NWLC Co-President Marcia Greenberger and Featuring Special Guests. Understanding the Impact of Federal Budget Proposals As federal budget battles continue, the National Women's Law Center has new resources to help understand budget proposals work and what their impact would be on women and families: A diverse group of 30 women leaders gathered for the Cultivate 2012 Summit in Racine, WI to begin the process of creating a national strategy for strengthening the influence of women in the healthy food and farming movement. The gathering was the kickoff event forPlate to Politics, a nationwide coalition of women in sustainable agriculture sponsored by The White House Project, Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service, and Women Food and Agriculture Save These Dates: Denver, CO (Sep. 16-18) Chicago, IL (Oct. 7-9) and access White House Project for further information. Catalyst encourages organizations and D&I professionals to download the reportBuilding LGBT-Inclusive Workplaces: Engaging Organizations and Individuals in Change and its corresponding tool, which describe the workplace experience for an LGBT employee and offer a 'how-to' for the development of programs and practices that leverage diversity, foster inclusion, and increase awareness, accountability, and action. Announcing Champions of Women in Business for Catalyst Canada Honours Company/Firm Leader: Monique F. Leroux, Chair of the Board, President and CEO, Desjardins Group Business Leader: Jennifer Tory, Regional President, Greater Toronto Region, RBC Human Resources/Diversity Leader: Michael Bach, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, KPMG LLP October 18, 2011 The Fairmount Royal York Toronto, Ontario For more information on the event click here. Work I In the poorest parts of some low- to middle-income countries, children as young as 8 years old are being forced into the practice of child marriage.The June Issue of National Geographic article Child Brides includes interviews with ICRW experts on child marriage, and captures the stories and images of child brides in India and Yemen. The ICRW is evaluating the effectiveness of an Indian government program, launched in 1994, that provides a long-term savings bond to girls from impoverished families. These bonds provide cash incentive for young girls and their families to not participate in child marriages. For more information on the program read here. On May 16th and 17th, theWellesley Centers for Womenin Partnership with the Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Morocco reconvened the Rabat Roundtable in efforts to provide momentum for women's issues, including UN Security Council Resolution 1325. WCW Director Rangita de Silva-de Alwis wrote on WCWonline,"February 11th, 2011, marks a singular turning point in the history of the world. The events in Egypt and in other countries propel us to seize the transformative potential of this moment in history to reconvene our Roundtable on Women Leading Change in Morocco." Read more here. New Report: U.S. has Highest Rate of Single Mother Poverty Findings from a Legal Momentum study prove that the rates of impoverished single mothers in the United States is exceptionally higher than the rate of single mothers in the 15 other high income countries with similar economic standards. The U.S. ranked at 49%, Denmark (8%), Sweden (10%), and Finland (11%). Read the full report here. Legal Momentum Challenges Food Assistance Termination for Legal Immigrants Legal Momentum, represented by Kaye Scholer LLP, has filed an amicus curiae brief in the state of Washington, in support of a plaintiff with legal immigrant status who was battered by her spouse and struggled to find independence due to the termination of government funded food assistance for immigrants. Battered women, like the plaintiff, are be forced to stay in or return to abusive relationships due to lack of financial support. Learn more about the Immigrant Women Program. The Institute for Women's Leadership at Rutgers has published a series of Women's Leadership Factsheets designed to increase awareness of women's underrepresentation. The recent fact sheet informs that of the 197 self-governing countries in the world, only 22have women heads of state or government in the form of president or prime minister. To read the rest of the facts, clickhere. CWGL Announces Theme for 16 Days Campaign! From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let's Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! This year's Center for Women's Global Leadership 16 Days Campaign will delvefurther into five issues that were identified as priorities for those working on the intersections of violence against women and militarism. Read more on the campaign website. CWGL New Resource: Maximum Available Resources & Human Rights Highlights numerous questions and issues which could be raised in the context of evaluating whethere a state is using the maximum resources available for the fulfillment of economic and social rights. It draws of a rich set of discussions between economists and human rights experts who met at the CWGL in December 2010. To learn more and to access the reportclick here. On June 4th, Connecticut became thefirst state to pass a paid sick days law. IWPR researchers analyzed thecost of paid sick days in Connecticut, and their research on paid sick days continues to inform news reports as several states, cities, and municipalities consider similar legislation. Read more information on IWPR Family Leave & Paid Sick Days Initiative. University of Minnesota Press PresentsCHOICES WOMEN MAKE: Agency in Domestic Violence, Assisted Reproduction, and Sex Work Combining theoretical and empirical perspectives,Carisa R. Showden investigates what exactly makes an agent and how that agency influences the ways women make inherently sensitive and difficult choices. Showden reviews possible policy and legal interventions that could improve the conditions within which agency develops and positively enhance women's ability to increase and exercise their political and personal options. Read More and order a copy at the book website. June 21st at Wellesley College Can we do more to help girls move forward in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects? The answer is YES. Join the Natinoal Coalition of Girls' Schools at Wellesley College on June 21st as they convene experts on girls and STEM. The all-day series of lectures and workshops is a don't miss opportunity for K-12 educators that will highlight nationally-renowned speakers, present original research, and share innovative ways to engage and retain girls in the STEM fields. All are Welcome. *You do not need to be affiliated with a girls school.* Visit the to view the full list of topics: http://www.ncgs.org/STEMSymposium2011/agenda/ Be a part of the movement: Advance Girls in STEM. June 21, 2011 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA Register http://www.ncgs.org/STEMSymposium2011/registration/ "Changing the World One Wiki Edit at Time" June 18th - 10 am-2pm Washington DC June 20-21, 2011 The goal of this conference is to share best practices for strengthening women's entrepreneurship and corporate governance that includes women in positions of leadership. $20 Discount if you type in the code "ncrw" when registering. For more information on venue, speakers, or to rsvp click here. Womensphere Upcoming NYC Event: Global Summit September 23, 2011 Womensphere Honorees include Cherie Blair, founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women; Anna Ewing, CIO of NASDAQ and chief architect of the global technology platform that currently powers NASDAQ; Chris Grumm, CEO of the Women's Funding Network; and Dr. Jill Tarter, Director of Research at Search for Extraterrestial Intelligence (SETI) Institute. For further information and to RSVP please click here. Career Opportunities AT PATRIARCH PARTNERS Patriarch Partners LLC, a New York-based Private Equity firm with $8BN in AUM and with exclusive focus on distressed and turnaround investments, has two open positions. Positions Open: Assistant Controller and Legal Counsel Generalist Resumes and cover letters should be sent to recruiting@patriarchpartners.com) You are invited to attend a Women in Boardroom Event October 10th, 2011 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm (registration at 2:00 pm) The Roosevelt Hotel 45 East 45th St. New York, NY Women in the Boardroom is an executive leadership event designed to assist in the preparation for board service - better qualifying and connecting attendees with the right resources. Our panelists are executives with for-profit board experience and a desire to share their knowledge and competencies needed for serving on a Board of Directors. Although the focus is for-profit boards, much of the knowledge gained can be applied to non-profit service. For full bios and updates on the panelists visit the event website. Interested? To purchase individual tickets ($150) or to reserve a table for 10 ($1500) register on-line here. Interested in Applying? AWID is seeking an excellent researchers, preferably working from a feminist and/or women's rights perspective, with subject matter knowledge on Extra-National Influence of Brazil or India, The Energy Crisis, Organized Crime, or China. For More Information: 1. Extra-National Influence of Brazil or India Application and information here. 2. The Energy Crisis Application and information here. 3. Organized Crime Application and information here. 4. China Application and information here. The FDA's newly launched initiative, targeting to enhance diversity on Advisory committees, is intended to broaden the search for qualified advisory committee candidates who experience with underserved committees. For those interested in becoming involved or learning more about the program, visit the Office of Minority Healthwebsite for information.
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NCRW is a network of leading university and community based research, policy, and advocacy centers with a growing global reach dedicated to advancing rights and opportunities for women and girls. We also have a Corporate Circle comprised of senior diversity professionals from leading U.S. and global member companies and a Presidents Circle of college and university leaders who share our commitment. NCRW harnesses the collective power of its network to provide knowledge, analysis, and thought leadership on issues ranging from reducing women’s poverty to building a critical mass of women’s leadership across sectors.
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