What Effect has Hillary's run had?
By Britteny Elrick
As we look back on the past century, we must take a moment to pause and be grateful for the tremendous sacrifices that have brought American women to where we are today.
Eighty-nine years ago, the courage and persistence of the Suffragists was instrumental in the passing of the Nineteenth Amendment. Since that pivotal year, women have gone from being considered “unqualified to vote,” to having the first female Presidential candidate appear on ballots.
Hillary Clinton’s run for President was a historical milestone and an enormous breakthrough. Regardless of your political preference, it must be acknowledged that a door has not only been opened for us, but we have been led through it. As Hilary stated in her resignation speech, “Although we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18 million cracks in it and the light is shining through like never before, filling us all with the hope and the sure knowledge that the path will be a little easier next time.”
That being said, what are your thoughts about Hillary’s run?
What effect do you think it has had on this country, and furthermore, the world?
What impact will this have on future generations?
Ready, set, discuss
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Africa Prize - Call for Nominations
In October, The Hunger Project will award its coveted Africa Prize for Leadership for the Sustainable End of Hunger to honor Civil Society Leadership for the Empowerment of Women. We will celebrate community leaders, either individuals or organizations, who work tirelessly and selflessly to organize, advocate for, and provide opportunities to African women.
The Hunger Project has awarded the Africa Prize for Leadership since 1987. The Africa Prize is designed as a strategic intervention to honor and shine a spotlight on the African leadership that is essential for the continent’s development
The Africa Prize is awarded to Africans who exhibit exceptional leadership, exemplifying courage, vision and commitment to the well-being of the African people. These effective and dynamic leaders work in areas including science, agriculture, education, health and public policy. Their actions reflect initiative, creativity and, in some cases, personal sacrifice.
The 2008 laureate will join the ranks of previous laureates, which include, among many others, the first elected woman president in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; human rights leader Nelson Mandela; environmental activist Wangari Maathai; and champion for children’s education, Graça Machel.
The 2008 Africa Prize will be presented at a gala award ceremony on Saturday, October 18, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. For the first time ever, The Hunger Project will not announce the winner until the night of the event. Do not miss this opportunity!
Your attendance will send powerful messages to the world, that:
civil society has a critical role to play in the empowerment of Africa’s women
women’s empowerment must be central to international development approaches worldwide
civil society is the very embodiment of self-reliance in action
Through your attendance and visible support, civil society will obtain greater clout, prominence and empowerment. Moreover, you will deepen your commitment and feel the inspiration of being part of The Hunger Project. We are producing incredible results, but more must be done. Bring your friends and family to this event, and let us celebrate together!
Purchase your tickets now at www.thp.org/fallevent08!
We invite you to submit nominations for the 2008 Africa Prize!
Nominations may be submitted online in English, French or Portuguese at www.africaprize.org. Any individual may nominate. Eligibility criteria and more details about the Africa Prize can also be found on this website.
The Africa Prize includes a cash award of US$100,000 to further the laureate’s work for the empowerment of women, and will be presented at The Hunger Project’s annual gala dinner on Saturday, October 18, in New York.
The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2008.
The Hunger Project has awarded the Africa Prize for Leadership since 1987. The Africa Prize is designed as a strategic intervention to honor and shine a spotlight on the African leadership that is essential for the continent’s development
The Africa Prize is awarded to Africans who exhibit exceptional leadership, exemplifying courage, vision and commitment to the well-being of the African people. These effective and dynamic leaders work in areas including science, agriculture, education, health and public policy. Their actions reflect initiative, creativity and, in some cases, personal sacrifice.
The 2008 laureate will join the ranks of previous laureates, which include, among many others, the first elected woman president in Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; human rights leader Nelson Mandela; environmental activist Wangari Maathai; and champion for children’s education, Graça Machel.
The 2008 Africa Prize will be presented at a gala award ceremony on Saturday, October 18, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. For the first time ever, The Hunger Project will not announce the winner until the night of the event. Do not miss this opportunity!
Your attendance will send powerful messages to the world, that:
civil society has a critical role to play in the empowerment of Africa’s women
women’s empowerment must be central to international development approaches worldwide
civil society is the very embodiment of self-reliance in action
Through your attendance and visible support, civil society will obtain greater clout, prominence and empowerment. Moreover, you will deepen your commitment and feel the inspiration of being part of The Hunger Project. We are producing incredible results, but more must be done. Bring your friends and family to this event, and let us celebrate together!
Purchase your tickets now at www.thp.org/fallevent08!
We invite you to submit nominations for the 2008 Africa Prize!
Nominations may be submitted online in English, French or Portuguese at www.africaprize.org. Any individual may nominate. Eligibility criteria and more details about the Africa Prize can also be found on this website.
The Africa Prize includes a cash award of US$100,000 to further the laureate’s work for the empowerment of women, and will be presented at The Hunger Project’s annual gala dinner on Saturday, October 18, in New York.
The deadline for nominations is August 1, 2008.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Welcome to the Equality Standard & Fifty-Fifty Leadership's Blog
Greetings. We are excited to be bringing you regular articles, news, statistics and events just as you are used to in the monthly Equality Standard. Now you will not have to wait a whole month!
If you have something to add or would like to reach me, please email me at pfield@5050Leadership.org
If you have something to add or would like to reach me, please email me at pfield@5050Leadership.org
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