International Women's Day 2010

First, read Kristoff's NY Time's article about Three Steps to Advance the World's Women.

"It is impossible to realize our goals while discriminating against half the human race.
As study after study has taught us, there is no tool for development more
effective than the empowerment of women."


-Kofi Annan, Then UN Secretary-General, 2006.

Photo by Rebecca Thom, Togo, 2009
This woman was carrying the stool in her hands, the boiled eggs upon her crown and her babe on her back.

Here are just a few of the efforts toward female emancipation and empowerment:

• CAMFED- Campaign for Female Education supports schooling for girls in Africa

• Women's Refugee Commission is linked to the International Rescue Committee and focuses on refugee women and children.
• Pro Mujer supports women in Latin America through microfinance and business training.
• International Women's Health Cohilition is based in NY and has been at the forefront of the struggle for reproductive health rights around the globe. They accept interns.
• Girls Helping Girls was founded by a fifteen year old California girl, Sejal Hathi. It builds relationships across continents and supports education and health programs in fifteen countries.