True Colors Annual Conference XIX
Celebrating Our Allies
Friday, March 16 & Saturday, March 17, 2012
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North East Digital Village
International Women's Day
International Women's Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. In ancient Greece, Lysistrata initiated a sexual strike against men in order to end war; during the French Revolution, Parisian women calling for "liberty, equality, fraternity" marched on Versailles to demand women's suffrage.
United Nations
International Women's Day is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. This date is also commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.
UN Action for Women
In its Charter, the members of the UN declared their faith in fundamental human rights and in the equal rights of men and women. Since then, UN action for the advancement of women has taken four clear directions: promotion of legal measures; mobilization of public opinion and international action; research and training; and direct assistance to disadvantaged groups.
National Women's History Project
International Women's Day has retained much of the political focus and vitality that marked its inception over eighty years ago. The official holiday had its modest beginnings in 1908.
A History of International Women's Day in words and images
An Isis Creation for the Australian Women's Intra Network. Sections include: Preface, Acknowledgments, Origins, First IWD, A Turning Point, War Years, 1950's and 60's, 1970's and 80's, Picture Gallery, Postscript, Footnotes, References.
WOW! The Work of Women
WOW! World Neighbors, 4127 NW 122nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, USA
Toll Free: 800.242.6387, Local: 405.752.9700
Recognizing of the girls and women who daily struggle for improvements in their and their families' lives. Working to End Impunity for Violence Against Women (and girls). Providing issue briefs
The Power of Women: A Photographic Journey: To mark this important month, WOW! is hosting an online photography exhibit highlighting the lives of women as they go about their daily work. Photographers Linda Jo Stern, Gayle Younghein and Natalie Elwell offer moving and inspiring portraits of community leaders, workers and family members.
Women's International Loan Fund
WILFund Helps Hope Take Root Investing in women and enabling them to choose a better life for their families is a sure way to contribute to a region's economic growth and stability. WILFund, a program of World Vision, stands for Women's International Loan Fund. WILFund empowers women in developing countries by granting them business loans. cite: http://www.worldvision.org/
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