The Gulf Coast Chapter of the United States National Committee for UN Women (GCC)
GCC is a group of committed women and men who work to:
- Educate about gender issues worldwide
- Advocate on behalf of gender equity here and globally
- Fundraise to support the valuable programs of UN Women
Gender Equality: The Time Is Now
WELCOME TO OUR 2019-2020 SEASON
September 5, Thursday: All Are Welcome
An Open Board Meeting
from 5 to 6 p.m. at Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library
October 26, Saturday: Annual Fall Lunch:
An Invitation to Activism
Champions of Gender Equality
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael’s on East, Sarasota
January 26, Sunday:
Community Conversation on Gender Equality
2 p.m. at Bookstore1, Sarasota
February 1, Saturday:
Walk With Us
Community walk to raise awareness about violence against women and girls
9 a.m. at Payne Park, Sarasota
February 29, Saturday:
A HeForShe Community Event with Second Chance Last Opportunity
March 6,7,8, Weekend:
Through Women’s Eyes International Film Festival
International Women’s Day Celebration
Find more details about individual events by clicking below or on the menu bar on the left of the page.
For membership information, contact Cathy Berna, Membership Chair, at 941-923-1050 or [email protected].
The 2017-2018 Gulf Coast Chapter Season in Review
The sold-out Fall Luncheon in October showcased the HeForShe Campaign and brought women and men together to hear Dr. Phil Wagner, USF Sarasota-Manatee, speak about cultural “Brocabulary.” Sarasota Mayor Shelli Freeland presented the CEDAW Resolution. The LBGTQIACMFO? Players performed “How do you say He/She?”
Walk With Us, a Walk Against Violence in March was a great success. We partnered with Café in the Park in downtown Sarasota and benefited from the support of the Pine View Peace Jam club. Thanks again to Coastal Eye Clinic for their generous sponsorship.
Through Women’s Eyes, our signature international film festival had another banner weekend this past April, with sold out theaters for many of our fabulous films.
These collaborative Chapter efforts raised more than $40,000, all of which goes to support UN Women programs.
HeForShe is a UN Women solidarity movement for Gender Equality.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors: SunTrust Private Wealth Management, Coastal Eye Institute, Democratic Club of Sarasota, Asolo Rep, The Harding Group at Morgan Stanley, The Sierra Club, New Gate Montessori IB, Protect Our Defenders, Veracity Chiropractic, Upper Cut Boxing and Fitness
As a local Gulf Coast Chapter Member, you help actuate change at the global level. The work is real and effective. Please support your chapter events and change the lives of women everywhere.
Real Work. Real Progress.
Support women and girls around the world.
Why become a member of USNC-UN Women?
Around the world, governments, corporations, families, and individuals are realizing the universal benefits of gender equity, and UN Women is the neutral, global voice for Gender Equity.
UN Women works with member state governments, regardless of political orientation, investing in women’s economic empowerment, increasing women’s political participation, and making sure women’s needs are equally represented in the allocation of public services.
The need for UN Women programs has never been more in demand and the Gulf Coast Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women is stepping up to meet the challenge! All proceeds from GCC activities go to support UN Women.
For membership information: www.unwomen-usnc.org/membership
If you are interested in participating in the work of the GCC chapter, please email [email protected].