“Change is coming. Change has to come” said the UN Women Executive Director, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the 2015 Commission on the Status of Women at the UN Nations Headquartered in New York. The year 2015 marks 20 years since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was adopted in the Chinese capital at the Fourth World Conference on Women. Hillary Clinton, then United…
Leadership in Civic & Political Activism Dr. Joyce Banda Honorary Global Women Champion (Keynote Speaker) Former President of Malawi, Former Vice President of Malawi, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs & Founder of Joyce Banda Foundation Congresswoman Barbara Lee Distinguished Global Women Champion U.S. House of Representative from California’s 13th district, U.S. House of Representative from California’s 9th district, & Member…
The 2015 GC4W International Women’s Day Awards & Benefit Gala – celebrates the Former President of Malawi, Dr. Joyce Banda and the other 2015 GC4W Global Women Champions. The Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) is excited about the upcoming GC4W International Women’s Day Awards & Benefit Gala at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC on Saturday March 7th 2015. The event will…
Here is an opportunity to learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts recruiters and companies to take an interest in you, whether you are a College Student, Graduate Student or a Working Professional. Learn the tricks and advance your chances of opening new doors to career opportunities. Learn tips on how to connect with professionals and grow your…
Introducing the 2015 ELLE Magazine 43 Powerful Female Mentors on “THE AGENDA.” As 2015 takes hold, ELLE Magazine celebrates its thirtieth anniversary by dedication this milestone to focus the world’s attention on the social, political and economic needs of women and girls with The Agenda. For years, ELLE Magazine has gone far beyond the subject of Fashion, although that remains the epicenter of its being. Elle’s Editor-In-Chief…
The Global Connections for Women foundation (GC4W) recognizes the remarkable moments and accomplishments of Women & Girls across the globe in 2014. 1. March 2014: Lupita Nyong’o became the First African Female to win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress – for her outstanding performance in the movie “12 Years a Slave.” The resounding effects of the last words of her acceptance…
The world needs more winners and Fox Network’s MasterChef Junior is a true testament that these young chefs care more about making new friends than actually winning. The contestants on the show are competing for the title of “MasterChef Jr.” and a “$100,000” cash prize. When Oona was asked what she would do with the winnings, her response was “I’ll…
Before getting her a new dress this Holiday Season, the Global Connections for Women foundation (GC4W) invites you to give your spouse a gift that will make her feel Connected, Educated and more importantly, Empowered and in control. Christmas time has come again and as the tree goes up – and friends and family start arriving, you may start to…
According to BBC News, there are approximately 35 Million people around the world are living with HIV and 19 Million of them do not know they have the virus. The (RED) campaign is dedicated to ending the fight against Aids and they have partnered with Bank of America, Starbucks and other businesses to support this movement. Save a life and…
“Men – I would like to take this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality is your issue too.” ~ Actress Emma Watson, UN Women Ambassador The “HeforShe” movement has transcended throughout the world in hopes to perpetuate deeper male involvement in achieving gender equality. Enacted by UN Women, the “He For She” campaign has garnered the support of…
