University of New England
Women's Center for Ethics in
Action in Alliance with Men
Contact Information:
Westbrook College Campus
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: 207-797-7261
Fax: 207-523-1901
CENTER DESCRIPTION
The Women's Center for Ethics in Action (WCEIA) identifies major areas of moral and social concern in our society - from the most local to the most global. Using teams of women leaders, across generations, cultures, race and economic status, and working with men, the Center conducts programs to determine what moral compasses might best guide our actions.
AREA(S) OF EXPERTISE
Community service and volunteerism; education; environment; global issues; human rights; leadership and leadership development; philanthropy.
RECENT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
Environment
Earth Charter Summit. On September 29, 2001, WCEIA convened a day-long Earth Charter Summit, one of twelve around the country that were linked together at two points during the day, with over 150 participants and 45 speakers, to build support for the Earth Charter document, which lays out 16 principles for a just, sustainable and peaceful global society.
Global Feminism
Gender Equality Commission Training. In June 2000, Croatian women leaders took part in this three week training, designed by Anne B. Zill and executed in Washington, D.C., New York (at the United Nations in conjunction with the Beijing + 5 proceedings) and in Maine. Participants were exposed to women leaders on the national, international and state levels in government, industry, academia and civil society.
In July 2001, Bulgarian women mayors were trained for two weeks in advocacy, coalition-building, issue development, and democracy in Maine and Washington, DC.
Other
An August meeting of the Center's Board will result in programmatic goals for 2003.
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