News & Press Releases
USNC for UN Women Celebrates Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's
Women and the Economy Summit in San Francisco
San Francisco was the epicenter of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's vision for a Women and the Economy Summit last week! Inspired by this historic gathering, local NGOs hosted a plethora of exciting events throughout the week culminating in live simulcasts of Clinton's keynote address.
How was USNC-UN Women involved? USNC Board Member Stephanie Block worked closely with local leaders in advance and during this groundbreaking summit. She even got her photograph taken with Michelle Bachelet, UN Women Executive Director! San Francisco Bay Area Chapter co-presidents Carrie Dickenson and Cecilia Lipp helped spread the word about who we are and what we do.
In tandem with APEC, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an important trade region conference that the United States is hosting in November, San Francisco hosted a high-level summit focusing on women and issues like access to capital and markets, skills and capacity building, and leadership. Delegates included CEOs, top US Cabinet members, Ministers of APEC economies Australia, Japan, China, Mexico, Russia, the Republic of Korea, and more.
Click here to see the full agenda and list of fascinating women leaders who were in attendance including like Valerie Jarrett, Tina Tchen, Sheryl Sandberg and Michelle Bachelet.
Former NFL Pro Donald McPherson Joins USNC Board
We are pleased to announce that former Philadelphia Eagle/ Houston Oiler and College Football Hall of Famer Donald McPherson recently joined our USNC board. He brings an impressive portfolio of substantial national work on ending gender-based violence to the table. Combining his experience with a venerable international organization working to empower women on a global scale is a match made in activist heaven. Male participation is crucial to the fight to end violence against women in the world, and men like Donald McPherson, who have mighty accolades in both the sports arena and the women’s rights arena, provide a powerful role model. Read more about Donald here and check this site often to read about the activities of our board members, chapter presidents, advisory council, and members.
USNC-UN Women Proudly Announces the new UVA Club
The University of Virginia (UVA) has 732 clubs/contracted independent organizations (CIOs), but not one of them devoted itself specifically towards helping underprivileged women until now, according to Maya Venkatraman, UVA student and founder of the UN Women-USNC at the University of Virginia Club. Check the UVA Chapter pages often for updates about their upcoming meetings and events.
UNITE FOR PEACE -
In our home, In our community and In our world
The U.S. National Committee for UN Women convened June 11 in Raleigh, North Carolina for its annual national conference graciously hosted by the North Carolina Chapter. Over 250 participants from across the country met to attend a series of informative, enlightening and inspiring panel discussions and presentations to facilitate efforts to make a difference in the global fight to eliminate violence and discrimination against women and girls. See photographs and read about conference highlights here.Welcome to USNC-UN Women's Newest Chapter: New Jersey!
In March 2011, the National Board enthusiastically endorsed the creation of USNC's latest chapter,
15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden speak about IVAWA at their DC home
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against
Women Act, USNC board member and immediate Past
President Carol Poteat Buchanan attended a reception at the
home of Vice President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden in Washington ,
DC,
National Committee to be included in this intimate gathering of
100 guests. Carol spoke with Vice President Biden about the
work of the US
ongoing stance on this vital issue. Vice President Biden spoke
passionately about the need to prevent violence against
women and children and noted that in addition to eliminating this scourge nationally, we also need to work on the international level.
The William J. Clinton Foundation Names the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women As One of Its Key Action Items
Pres. Clinton speaks to Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dr. Carroll Buchanan
On September 30, Carol Poteat-Buchanan represented the National Committee at a private reception in Sarasota, Florida. The Clinton
15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden speak about IVAWA at their DC home
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against
Women Act, USNC board member and immediate Past
President Carol Poteat Buchanan attended a reception at the
home of Vice President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden in Washington ,
DC,
National Committee to be included in this intimate gathering of
100 guests. Carol spoke with Vice President Biden about the
work of the US
ongoing stance on this vital issue. Vice President Biden spoke
passionately about the need to prevent violence against
women and children and noted that in addition to eliminating this scourge nationally, we also need to work on the international level.
The William J. Clinton Foundation Names the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women As One of Its Key Action Items
Pres. Clinton speaks to Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dr. Carroll Buchanan
On September 30, Carol Poteat-Buchanan represented the National Committee at a private reception in Sarasota, Florida. The Clinton
15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
15th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden speak about IVAWA at their DC home
In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the Violence Against
Women Act, USNC board member and immediate Past
President Carol Poteat Buchanan attended a reception at the
home of Vice President Joe and Dr. Jill Biden in
National Committee to be included in this intimate gathering of
100 guests. Carol spoke with Vice President Biden about the
work of the
ongoing stance on this vital issue. Vice President Biden spoke
passionately about the need to prevent violence against
women and children and noted that in addition to eliminating this scourge nationally, we also need to work on the international level.
The William J. Clinton Foundation Names the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women As One of Its Key Action Items
Pres. Clinton speaks to Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Dr. Carroll Buchanan
On September 30, Carol Poteat-Buchanan represented the National Committee at a private reception in
