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Gold-Powered Development in Zimbabwe Empowers Women

Morgan Forde wrote 2 months ago: Women have made great economic progress in Zimbabwe thanks to a vital partnership between the govern … more →

Tags: The Borgen Project, United Nations, UN, Women's Issues, united nations development programme, UNDP, Zimbabwe, Gold, Women

During the Health & Wellness Area Research Day @College of Saint Elizabeth

Paola del Prado Eirin wrote 7 months ago: Candid picture with some of our favorite customers! @CSE … more →

Tags: Events, bead project, crafts, CSE, Economic empowerment, Handmade Jewelry, poverty alleviation, sustainability, www.empoweringwomenartisans.com

The UN-DESA World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2 comments

Jen Hutchinson@dwbdg wrote 1 year ago: “Women’s Control over Economic Resources and Access to Financial Resources, including Mi … more →

Tags: Microfinance & Women>Development, Enterprise & Women>Development, Economic Development & Women>Development, Work & Women>Development, Financial Inclusion & Women>Development, development, United Nations, Advancement of Women, Desa

Patwa Apparel: An Example of Jamaican Women’s Entrepreneurship

ivetteromero wrote 1 year ago: An example of Jamaican women’s entrepreneurship, especially of the younger generation, can be seen i … more →

Tags: News, Jamaica, Patwa, patois, China, Patwa Apparel, Jamaican Women, women’s entrepreneurship, Heneka Watkis-Porter

Women's Economic Empowerment Summit Convenes on Monday, October 17

themcgheemessenger wrote 1 year ago: The Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit will feature power players like New York State Senator … more →

Tags: Events, Paul McGhee Division, Kirsten Gillibrand, Brand Development, job advancement, Emerging Job Markets, Enhancing skills, Valerie Jarrett, Sandra Lee

News of the Day: "Interview with Bineta Diop, founder and executive director of Femmes Africa Solidarité"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: The Inter Press Service News Agency did an interview with La Pietra Coalition member Bineta Diop, wh … more →

Tags: News of the Day, la pietra coalition, Femmes Africa Solidarité, gender equality in africa, bineta diop

NEW SERIES — Who are we, and what are we made of?

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: La Pietra Coalition is made up of NGOs, corporations, academic institutions and government represent … more →

Tags: Member Program Profile, la pietra coalition, women's economic equality, ICRW, International Center for Research on Women

News of the Day: "Fish Farming Breathes New Life Into Rural Economy" in Senegal

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: In Senegal, the fish farming industry near a small dam at Sébi Ponty is proving vital to youth in th … more →

Tags: News of the Day, la pietra coalition, gender equality, african fishing industry, Senegal, women's rights in senegal

News of the Day: "Italian firm's women-only job cull inflames gender controversy"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: In Italy, an engineering firm looked to save money by laying off workers, but the only employees the … more →

Tags: News of the Day, la pietra coalition, Silvio Berlusconi, Italian Politics, gender equality in italy, Social Media

News of the Day: "President Jonathan’s 13 Women: Can They Deliver?"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: In Nigeria’s new government, women are expected to represent a third of the cabinet — a major … more →

Tags: News of the Day, la pietra coalition, gender equality in nigeria, Nigerian Government

LPC's Annual Meeting — Part 3: Access to Finance

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: What happened at La Pietra Coalition’s annual meeting last month? To keep you up to date with our ef … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, Women, Access to finance, Women's Access to Finance, G20, women's financial inclusion, Robert Shrum, Kathleen Vaughan

La Pietra Coalition Asks G20 to Set New Policies for Women’s Economic Opportunity

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: La Pietra Coalition is  a  membership  of non-governmental organizations,  foundations, corporations … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, G20, women's financial inclusion, women's economic opportunity

News of the Day: "U.S. Plays Key Role in Advancing Global Voluntary Guidelines for Land Use and Property Rights"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: “During his remarks at the Open Ended Working Group meeting in Rome, Dr. Gregory Myers, the US … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, Property Rights, land rights for women, equal land rights

News of the Day: "Clinton Says African Economies Would Fail Without Women’s Toil"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers remarks to the AGOA Zambia forum earlier this month … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, hillary clinton, AGOA, African Economy

ALMAS JIWANI of UN WOMEN CANADA: The Audacity of Empowerment4 comments

Angelina Perri Birney wrote 1 year ago:       When you give women power, you are assuring the progress of humanity.                         … more →

Tags: human rights, un women, UN Women Canada, UNIFEM, Women's rights, Women, Power & Peace - Angelina's Blog, Almas Jiwani, Michaelle Jean, Michelle Bachelet

News of the Day: "Castro's economic reforms hitting women hard"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: Women in Cuba are finding the odds more heavily stacked against them as the government of Raúl Castr … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, women in cuba, cuba, Raúl Castro, cuba's economic reforms, labor policy and practice

News of the Day: "Countries adopt new UN standards to improve conditions for domestic workers"

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: At La Pietra Coalition‘s annual meeting last year, the Labor Policy and Practice Working Group … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, labor policy and practice, ILO, International Labor Organization, Convention on Domestic Workers, women's working conditions, gender equality in the workplace

News of the Day: "South Asia's growing modernity masks women's plight"1 comment

La Pietra Coalition wrote 1 year ago: A woman harvests wheat stalks in a village near Abbottabad May 5, 2011. Credit: Erik de Castro/Reute … more →

Tags: Coalition, la pietra coalition, legal and social status, Violence Against Women, Gender Discrimination, South Asia


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