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International Women's Day 2011
TrustLaw Women, Thomson Reuters and Reuters mark the centenary
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Hi Katherine, I was on my iphone earlier and had trouble keeping up with the discussion. My experience was as a freelance writer during the first Gulf War, and it's a love story that began in South America and moved to the Middle East before the war broke out. I think that as a writer you step back and look at war objectively in the moment, but at the same time you experience it on a personal level, and that's what I explore in the memoir, Black Elephants, coming out this fall. It's a love story that explores the way people react to war, terrorism, violence. -
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@ Gail, I am certain my daughters WILL get the equal portion of the "pie" … because they are being taught to be purposeful and to have an impact while enjoying their lives... they are also being taught to remember that there are folks that need our support and encouragement. As women we waste too much time competing against each other, talking about each other and not enough time mentoring, encouraging, supporting and helping our women friends and sisters achieve their dreams and goals. Great conversation everyone! -
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@Susan Isn't it about teaching true respect? I don't think one teaches a child a feminist agenda, one teaches a child to be empathetic and to realize that there are many points of view. I also wonder, though, if it isn't about what the child sees; my daughters can't imagine a world in which they wouldn't have jobs because I always worked. -
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@Laura - I hope you are right because if it's about respect and being a good role model, then my son should turn out pretty good. He has never known anything but a working mom and we stress respect for ALL people. I stress the word ALL because our own immediate family includes people who are Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Lutheran. Not a bad mixture for a basic boring mid-western family.
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@Susan The first step in raising good men is in being a good woman, just as Laura has mentioned. Women's equality and rights is not a woman's issue - it's a world and economic issue! As Catalyst and other studies prove, more women in board and management positions raise the profitability of companies. More women with economic independence raise the health of our communities. This is important to the world -
Reposting this message as it is relevant to the current discussion:
From Julien Pellaux, Gender Specialist, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office, UNFPA
Engaging men and boys in addressing gender-based inequality and discrimination con|tributes to better health outcomes for everyone, including sexual and reproductive health, family planning, safe motherhood and HIV prevention. Men can be valuable allies in improving reproductive health and empowering women. UNFPA believes that engaging men is integral to any and all attempts to realise gender equality.
Traditionally, engaging men and boys has aimed at improving maternal health and responsible fatherhood and promoting shared responsibilities. In recent years, the approach has evolved to engage men and boys to end violence against women, prevent HIV and develop programmes that support gender transformative approaches. Engaging men and boys initiatives should be implemented in tandem with women and girls’ empowerment programmes. UNFPA is targeting its efforts around broader engagement of men and boys on the gender equality agenda. To that end, it works with key stakeholders at the regional and global levels to appreciate the range of male actors, document practices and programmatic models that specifically target involvement of men and boys in the ICPD agenda, and develop networks of organizations and experts. Within the UN system, UNFPA is among the leaders in the work of engaging men on gender equality.
UNFPA supports innovative and pioneering programmes aimed to apply the male involvement/engagement approach in addressing violence against women, and demonstrating UNFPA’s commitment to engaging youth in thinking critically about harmful stereotypes while working towards transforming gender norms in a culturally sensitive manner. For example, UNFPA with partners produced an electronic game as a vehicle for reaching boys, especially those 10 to 14 years of age, and young men as an advocacy tool to end violence against women. ‘Breakaway’ (www.breakawaygame.com) profoundly shifts beliefs, stereotypes, and attitudes on gender issues with games moving from a curative to a preventive approach. The games encourage change from within by presenting opportunities for the player to think critically about actions and reasons.
Related Publications: unfpa.org
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@Susan - Now to the issue of the Millenials! I'm very curious - normally I would have guessed that the majority of them are more focused to the dream job, and we all know that statistically, Millenials feel more choice and time to produce families. However! With the current economic situation, I wonder if the dream job seems far less attainable than it used to... Waiting eagerly to hear the outcome!
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Did anyone see Google's special Women's Day logo? tinyurl.com -
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@Terrine Friday wrote this blog for IWD Winfrey, Palin and Couric: Transcending iconic feminism in media www.trust.org
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@Lara_Rtrs Wrote this blog for IWD: We’ve come a long way, baby – but we have far to go www.trust.org
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I am just returning from a Speed Networking event ... Fantastic turnout with approximately 100 women getting to know one another quickly and directed by a few questions - 1. 2010 accomplishment; 2. 2011 goal - business and professional; and 3. an "ask" - that is, I'd like to meet someone in corp comm (this was someone that I met & introduced her to someone in corp comm), whatever your ask is! Fantastic event! Plus, we gave out long-stemmed red roses, beautiful Lindt truffles (hello!) and an introduction to IWD to women in America. It started here after all : ) -
@Terrine That's a great question - as individuals, I certainly see boys and men having better role models. There are still many traditional and subliminal messages being given however, worldwide. I found it interesting to hear on NPR today that the rate of divorce for deployed military women is 30%-40% higher than for their male counterparts. There must be many reasons, but women stepping outside of traditional roles to serve in the military must take its toll on their relationships.
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A policeman stands next to photographs of women killed during a rally against femicide, marking International Women's Day outside the Public Ministry in Tegucigalpa March 8, 2011. Sixty-three women have been killed in 2011, according to police. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
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@Karen: You're bringing me back to a great question that came up last hour with Gail Evans (the icon that she is). When women ask other women, do they get what they ask for? Are women really willing to help other women, or are we still too afraid of sticking out neck out for each other. What do you think?
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Speaking of asking, wanted to share this article that recently posted on The Next Women website: Negotiation: The Advantage of Being a Woman and the Mistakes She Makes. Often our negotiation mistakes have to do with the fact that we don't ask to negotiate! We simply accept what's offered. tinyurl.com
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According to this article in The Vancouver Sun, Canadian companies lag in developing female leaders www.vancouversun.com
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Have just been informed by @ilicco that it is Shrove Tuesday. Gotta get home and make pancakes! #iwdby jmollins via twitter 3/8/2011 7:26:40 PM -
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@ Susan's earlier comment about women in science - so important. They are offered less opportunities than men and are very few in senior roles. Some get posts in senior admin jobs which is great - but the space for 'creative genius' is still reserved for male scientists. Younger women are still often badly advised at school and dont choose the correct route to make it to the top
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@Susan - I'm lucky to live in a community that is overflowing with women's groups and support networks. My company, www.ImprovEdge.com is where it is in large part to women sticking their necks out for me. I try to pay it forward every day of my life, and make them proud for the risk they took. And in that mix were also a lot of men who took a risk on a small female-owned business. I'm proud to say they are all still my clients now 6 years later.
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