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| motto = Invest in Women. Improve the World |
| motto = Invest in Women. Improve the World |
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| Non-profit_type = [[Women's Rights]] [[International Development]] |
| Non-profit_type = [[Women's Rights]] [[International Development]] |
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| founded_date = 2000 |
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| founder = [[Hillary Clinton]], [[Melanne Verveer]] |
| founder = [[Hillary Clinton]], [[Melanne Verveer]] |
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| leader_title = President |
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| leader_name = Alyse Nelson |
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| location = [[Washington, D.C.]] |
| location = [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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| homepage = [http://www.vitalvoices.org] |
| homepage = [http://www.vitalvoices.org] |
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[[File:1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW.JPG|thumb|Vital Voices headquarters in [[Washington, D.C.]]]] |
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The '''Vital Voices Global Partnership''' is an international, [[non-profit]], [[non-governmental organization]] which promotes and advocates the participation of women in leadership roles in the political processes of their societies and countries. It was started in 1997 as a [[United States]] initiative, the '''Vital Voices Democracy Initiative''' by [[First Lady of the United States]] [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] and [[U.S. Secretary of State]] [[Madeleine Albright]], who following the events of the [[Fourth World Conference on Women]] in [[Beijing]] saw the advancement of women in all countries of the world as an important goal for [[United States foreign policy]].<ref name="vvhist">{{cite web | url=http://www.vitalvoices.org/desktopdefault.aspx?page_id=8 | title=Vital Voices - Our History | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> Deemed successful, in 1999 it was created as an NGO under its present name.<ref name="vvhist"/> |
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'''Vital Voices Global Partnership''' is an international, [[non-profit]], [[non-governmental organization]] which promotes and advocates the participation of women in leadership roles in the political processes of their societies and countries. The organization is headquartered in [[Washington, D.C.]]. Vital Voices works with women leaders across the globe to protect [[human rights]], promote women's economic empowerment, and increase women's [[political participation]]. |
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Around 1998 - 2000 [[Pearl Sagar]] of the [[Northern Ireland Women's Coalition]] was pivotal within '''Vital Voices Northern Ireland'''. Bringing women into democracy helped the peace process and gained Pearl Sager an OBE. 1998 also saw a redesign of the Vital Voices presence in Northern Ireland. Employees from Stream International<ref>Stream International [http://www.stream.com/ Stream International - Investors in People]</ref> and [[Microsoft]]'s [[Michael Knight]] <ref>[http://www.michaelmknight.co.uk Michael Knight] Designer, Vital Voices Northern Ireland. Microsoft, MSN - (Microsoft Network).</ref> & Richard Walsh were asked to design and contribute to the Vital Voices Project. Vital Voices created unprecedented partnerships among governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to support the full participation of women in the economic, social, and political progress of their countries. |
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==History== |
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Former Hillary Clinton aide and chief of staff [[Melanne Verveer]] is co-founder of the global partnership and its board chair.<ref name="vvdir">{{cite web | url=http://www.vitalvoices.org/desktopdefault.aspx?page_id=9 | title=Vital Voices - Board of Directors | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> Besides now Secretary of State Clinton, honorary chairs include current and former U.S. Senators [[Kay Bailey Hutchison]] and [[Nancy Kassebaum Baker]].<ref name="vvdir"/> Funding has come from a variety of sources, including individual donations, corporate sponsorships such as from [[ExxonMobil]],<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate/news_speeches_20070118_RAL.aspx | title=vital voices of Africa: pan-African summit for women and girls | author=Roberta Luxbacher | publisher=[[ExxonMobil]] | date=2007-01-18 | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> and the efforts of the [[Clinton Global Initiative]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/3/31/91014.shtml | title=Bill Clinton Hoping for Billions in Pledges for His Charity | publisher=[[NewsMax]] | date=2006-03-31 | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> |
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The nonprofit Vital Voices Global Partnership grew out of the U.S. government's Vital Voices Democracy Initiative. The Vital Voices Democracy Initiative was established in 1997 by then-First Lady [[Hillary Rodham Clinton]] and former [[Secretary of State]] [[Madeleine Albright]] after the [[United Nations]] Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing to promote the advancement of women as a [[U.S. foreign policy]] goal.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vitalvoices.org/about-us/our-history | title=History of Vital Voices | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2010-3-4}}</ref> |
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In 2002 Vital Voices was asked by First Lady [[Laura Bush]] to drive the effort to supply school uniforms to the many girls returning to school for the first time following the [[War in Afghanistan (2001–present)|U.S. led overthrow]] of the [[Taliban]] in [[Afghanistan]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A02E3DF173AF932A05750C0A9649C8B63 | title= 'A' for Afghan, 'S' for Schoolgirl | author=Kari Haskell | publisher=[[The New York Times]] | date=2002-03-31 | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> Vital Voices gives a "Global Leadership Award, Women Changing Our World" in an event at the [[John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]]; March 2007 recipients included Doctor [[Gao Yaojie]] of China, whose request to Chinese authorities to leave the country to accept the award attracted international attention,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Feb26/0,4670,ChinaAIDSWhistleblower,00.html | title=Chinese AIDS Activist Heads to U.S. | author=Alexa Olesen | publisher=[[Associated Press]] for [[Fox News]] | date=2007-02-26 | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> along with three other women from China and three women from India, Guatemala, and Sudan. Previously [[sign language]] translator and [[Orange Revolution]] hero [[Nataliya Dmytruk]] of [[Ukraine]] was among winners of Vital Voices' 2005 awards.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/04/28/AR2005042801696.html | title=As Ukraine Watched the Party Line, She Took the Truth Into Her Hands | author=Nora Boustany | publisher=[[The Washington Post]] | date=2005-04-29 | accessdate=2007-10-25}}</ref> |
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Under the leadership of the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, the [[U.S. government]], in partnership with the [[Inter-American Development Bank]], the United Nations, the [[World Bank]], the [[Nordic Council of Ministers]], the [[European Union]] and other governments coordinated Vital Voices conferences throughout the world, bringing together thousands of emerging women leaders from over 80 countries. |
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The Vital Voices Democracy Initiative led to the creation of Vital Voices Global Partnership as a nonprofit non-governmental organization (NGO) in June 2000. Vital Voices is now continuing the work of advancing women's economic, political and social status around the world, by providing skills, networking and other support to women around the world. |
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==Mission== |
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Vital Voices' website states that its mission, "is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vitalvoices.org/about-us/ | title=About Vital Voices | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2010-3-4}}</ref> |
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The organization describes itself as, "the preeminent non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world for us all." |
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==Current Programs== |
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Vital Voices currently works in [[Africa]], [[Asia]], [[Eurasia]], [[Latin America]] & the Caribbean and the [[Middle East]] & [[North Africa]], focusing on the business, political and civil society sectors. The organization regularly host international forums, trainings and events to build women’s capabilities, connections, and credibility so that they can move forward to achieve their goals and build a brighter future for their communities and the world. In all programmatic activity, Vital Voices makes a concerted and unique effort to incorporate cross-sector and cross-generational discussion and collaboration.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vitalvoices.org/programs/about-our-programs/ | title=About Vital Voices Programs | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2010-3-4}}</ref> |
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==Global Leadership Awards== |
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The Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards honors courageous international women leaders who have expanded democracy at the grassroots level, promoted legal reforms and human rights, triumphed over tragedy and prejudice, and symbolized the progress that societies can achieve when women’s vital voices are allowed to be heard. This annual event attracts powerful women & men in government, media, and the diplomatic community. |
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The event takes place annually in early spring at the [[John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts]] in Washington DC. |
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The 2009 program was named that year's "Most Inspirational Event" by Washington Life Magazine. Among the honorees and presenters in 2009 were [[Somaly Mam]], [[Nicholas Kristof]], [[Chouchou Namegabe]], [[Ben Affleck]], [[Sally Field]], Ambassador [[Melanne Verveer]], and Secretary of State [[Hillary Clinton]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://vitalvoicesonline.org/blog/2009/12/15/vital-voices-global-leadership-awards-chosen-as-most-inspirational-event-of-2009-%E2%80%93washington-life/ | title=Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards chosen as Most Inspirational Event of 2009 - Washington Life | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2010-3-4}}</ref> |
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In 2010 Vital Voices will honor the innovators - women on the front lines of creating new and effective strategies to remove so many of the roadblocks to advancing the roles of women worldwide. Honorees include [[Melinda Gates]], Afnan al Zayani of [[Bahrain]], Panmela Castro of [[Brazil]], Andeisha Farid of [[Afghanistan]], Rebecca Lolosoli of [[Kenya]], and Roshaneh Zafar of [[Pakistan]]. <ref>{{cite web | url=http://vitalvoices.org/awards2010 | title=2010 Global Leadership Awards | publisher=Vital Voices | accessdate=2010-3-4}}</ref> |
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In addition to the honorees, a group of individuals will serve as presenters during the awards ceremony. Vital Voices founder Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has attended the Global Leadership Awards every year since its inception. Confirmed presenters for the 2010 program include: [[Diane von Furstenberg]], Time Inc. CEO [[Ann Moore]], [[Reese Witherspoon]], [[Suze Orman]], [[Nicholas Kristof]], Avon CEO [[Andrea Jung]] and NBC Nightly News Anchor [[Brian Williams]]. |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.vitalvoices.org Official website] |
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*[http://advocacynet.org/wordpress-mu/kcummings/ The Advocacy Project] |
*[http://advocacynet.org/wordpress-mu/kcummings/ The Advocacy Project] |
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Revision as of 20:08, 5 March 2010
| Founded | 2000 |
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| Founder | Hillary Clinton, Melanne Verveer |
| Type | Women's Rights International Development |
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Vital Voices Global Partnership is an international, non-profit, non-governmental organization which promotes and advocates the participation of women in leadership roles in the political processes of their societies and countries. The organization is headquartered in Washington, D.C.. Vital Voices works with women leaders across the globe to protect human rights, promote women's economic empowerment, and increase women's political participation.
History
The nonprofit Vital Voices Global Partnership grew out of the U.S. government's Vital Voices Democracy Initiative. The Vital Voices Democracy Initiative was established in 1997 by then-First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright after the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing to promote the advancement of women as a U.S. foreign policy goal.[1]
Under the leadership of the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative, the U.S. government, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, the United Nations, the World Bank, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the European Union and other governments coordinated Vital Voices conferences throughout the world, bringing together thousands of emerging women leaders from over 80 countries.
The Vital Voices Democracy Initiative led to the creation of Vital Voices Global Partnership as a nonprofit non-governmental organization (NGO) in June 2000. Vital Voices is now continuing the work of advancing women's economic, political and social status around the world, by providing skills, networking and other support to women around the world.
Mission
Vital Voices' website states that its mission, "is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities."[2]
The organization describes itself as, "the preeminent non-governmental organization (NGO) that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world for us all."
Current Programs
Vital Voices currently works in Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean and the Middle East & North Africa, focusing on the business, political and civil society sectors. The organization regularly host international forums, trainings and events to build women’s capabilities, connections, and credibility so that they can move forward to achieve their goals and build a brighter future for their communities and the world. In all programmatic activity, Vital Voices makes a concerted and unique effort to incorporate cross-sector and cross-generational discussion and collaboration.[3]
Global Leadership Awards
The Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards honors courageous international women leaders who have expanded democracy at the grassroots level, promoted legal reforms and human rights, triumphed over tragedy and prejudice, and symbolized the progress that societies can achieve when women’s vital voices are allowed to be heard. This annual event attracts powerful women & men in government, media, and the diplomatic community.
The event takes place annually in early spring at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC.
The 2009 program was named that year's "Most Inspirational Event" by Washington Life Magazine. Among the honorees and presenters in 2009 were Somaly Mam, Nicholas Kristof, Chouchou Namegabe, Ben Affleck, Sally Field, Ambassador Melanne Verveer, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.[4]
In 2010 Vital Voices will honor the innovators - women on the front lines of creating new and effective strategies to remove so many of the roadblocks to advancing the roles of women worldwide. Honorees include Melinda Gates, Afnan al Zayani of Bahrain, Panmela Castro of Brazil, Andeisha Farid of Afghanistan, Rebecca Lolosoli of Kenya, and Roshaneh Zafar of Pakistan. [5]
In addition to the honorees, a group of individuals will serve as presenters during the awards ceremony. Vital Voices founder Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has attended the Global Leadership Awards every year since its inception. Confirmed presenters for the 2010 program include: Diane von Furstenberg, Time Inc. CEO Ann Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Suze Orman, Nicholas Kristof, Avon CEO Andrea Jung and NBC Nightly News Anchor Brian Williams.
References
- ^ "History of Vital Voices". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2010-3-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "About Vital Voices". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2010-3-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "About Vital Voices Programs". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2010-3-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards chosen as Most Inspirational Event of 2009 - Washington Life". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2010-3-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ "2010 Global Leadership Awards". Vital Voices. Retrieved 2010-3-4.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help)