Interested in representing UN Women Chicago and learning more about parity and equity globally for women and girls? Now’s your opportunity to connect with other members and leaders and strengthen ongoing efforts! Let’s come together and strategize around advocacy, education, and fundraising inititives in support of UN Women’s vital work. Join the National Committee for its annual meeting of the membership! 2018 MEETING July 21, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. GARDEN COURT HOTEL THE EVENT WILL INCLUDE
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The Chicago Chapter of the US National Committee for UN Women invites you to Vice District on Monday, Nov. 27 for our second annual Gender Equality Awards celebration: Making Magic for Gender Equality! Join us for an unforgettable evening of food and drinks, amazing silent auction items (Bulls and Blackhawks tickets, anyone?), an awards ceremony honoring local changemakers working to end gender-based violence — and, yes, even a bit of magic! We’re thrilled to welcome guest speaker Pablo Castillo Diaz, a UN Women Policy Specialist focusing on sexual and gender-based violence, and Jeanette Andrews, an acclaimed local magician performing live magic throughout the evening. All event proceeds support UN Women programs benefiting women and girls around the world. We hope you’ll join us on Nov. 27 and help make some magic for gender equality. Note that space is limited — grab your tickets before they disappear!
Support Chicago’s adoption of CEDAW The USNC-UN Women Chicago Chapter is proud to join USNC chapters across the United States in advocating for a local ordinance supporting the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. See the letter sent by our chapter to Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Chapter members may also download our template letter to customize.
2016 Gender Equality Awards Party at Lagunitas Brewing Company The USNC-UN Women Chicago Chapter hosted its inaugural awards ceremony celebrating those fighting for gender equality in the Chicagoland area on UN Day, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. The awards recognized local men embodying the spirit of UN Women’s #HeForShe campaign. Thanks to our generous donors and attendees, over $2,100 was raised in support of UN Women’s hurricane relief efforts in Haiti. Read more about the event on our blog! Congratulations to our 2016 Gender Equality Award Winners:
Left to right: Connor Jackson, Caleb Probst and Nikhil Trivedi. Oct. 24, 2016 If you are interested in volunteering or partnering with us as a sponsor on future events, please email . BOARD VACANCY: VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT The Chicago Chapter of the US National Committee for UN Women seeks an experienced fundraising/development professional to join our Board of Directors. The Vice-President of Development chairs the Development committee and leads the chapter’s efforts to raise funds to support the purposes of the organization. The VP of Development oversees the Development committee’s efforts to solidify business sponsorships/partnerships in support of chapter events, activities, and general operations, and oversees committee members on related tasks. To apply, please send a statement of interest and resume to .
Women in Politics: Trending Towards Equal Representation Thank you to everyone who joined us on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 for our panel on Women in Politics! Thank you also to Woman Made Gallery for allowing us to use their wonderful space, and especially to our fantastic and inspiring panelists, who discussed how gender parity in American politics could impact public policy, advice for women considering a political future, and why more women are needed in politics both locally and globally. Our panel included (as pictured above, left to right): Amy Crawford, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics Nancy Rodkin Rotering, Mayor, City of Highland Park The Honorable Geraldine A. D’Souza, Associate Judge, State of Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County Alice Eagly, James Padilla Chair of Arts and Sciences & Professor of Psychology, Northwestern University Marina Faz-Huppert, District Director, Office of Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth |
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ABOUT US
The Chicago Chapter of the U.S. National Committee for UN Women was founded in April 2014 with the goal of becoming involved in critical UN Women projects.
Reduce feminized poverty
End violence against women
Halt the spread of HIV/AIDS among women and girls
Achieve gender equality in democratic governance
And if you decide to become a U.S. National Committee for UN Women member, you will be making both a contribution and a connection to women around the world, supporting crucial programs in countries where women’s voices are silenced.
GET IN TOUCH
To request regular news and events updates from the Chicago Chapter, or to inquire about ways to get involved, please email . You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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 2018-2020 Board Opportunities.pdf | 72.09 KB |
| 2018-2019 Committee Opportunities.pdf | 70.06 KB |
| Application and Application Checklist – 2018.pdf | 86.86 KB |
| Statement of Service – 2018.pdf | 45.35 KB |
| USNC – UNWomen Chicago Bylaws.doc.pdf | 179.66 KB |