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Vital Voices to Host 2024 Voices of Solidarity in New York City Honoring Male Allies Advancing Women’s Leadership and Gender Equality
Washington, D.C., Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York, NY—December 3rd, 2024—On Monday, December 9, 2024, Vital Voices Global Partnership will host its annual Voices of Solidarity event in New York City, co-hosted by Diane von Furstenberg and Barry Diller. This inspiring event celebrates men who are using their platforms, influence, and leadership to elevate women, combat gender-based violence, and promote gender equality worldwide. The evening will feature award presentations by Padma Lakshmi, acclaimed author and activist, and Hasan Minhaj, celebrated comedian and advocate for social justice. 
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · December 3, 2024
Strengthening women-led development: Applications open for WomenLeaders India Fellowship 2024-25 powered by Reliance Foundation and Vital Voices Global Partnership
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · July 2, 2024
Vital Voices Kicks Off Women’s History Month with an Interactive Art Exhibit at the United Nations and our 17th Annual Global Mentoring Walks
Media are invited to capture stories of change and inspiration
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · March 1, 2024
Vital Voices 10th Annual “Voices of Solidarity” Awards Honors Four Remarkable Male Allies in the Fight for Women’s Rights
Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Human Rights Activist Fallu Sowe, and Social Justice Artist Omaid Sharifi were honored by Philanthropist & Fashion Designer Diane von Furstenberg and Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson for their work in advancing gender equality.
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · December 12, 2023
VITAL VOICES HONORS WOMEN LEADING THE RISE AT 3RD ANNUAL FESTIVAL & 23RD ANNUAL GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS IN WASHINGTON, DC FROM MAY 29 to 30
Notable Speakers include Hillary Rodham Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg, Tarana Burke, Donna Langley, Amna Nawaz, Amber Tamblyn, and more; Vital Voices to Honor Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine, Diplomat Aya Chebbi, SafeCity Global, Activist Nika Kovač and Colombian Environmental Minister Susana Muhamad
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · May 28, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Vital Voices 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Comes to Kennedy Center October 25
Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Philanthropist & Fashion Designer Diane von Furstenberg, Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective, Marketing Hall of Famer Bozoma Saint John, Actress & Social Justice Humanitarian Ashley Judd, and more to take part in the award-winning global event that celebrates women leaders.
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · October 24, 2023
Vital Voices Launches Female Filmmakers Initiative in Collaboration with Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective
Director talent and veteran producers from Queen Latifah’s filmmaking program tapped to lead storytelling of Vital Voices 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · October 23, 2023
Vital Voices Launches Female Filmmakers Initiative in Collaboration with Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective
Director talent and veteran producers from Queen Latifah’s filmmaking program tapped to lead storytelling of Vital Voices' 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · October 23, 2023
Vital Voices Announces Its Lineup of Global Changemakers to Be Honored at the 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards
Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton to deliver the keynote address at The John. F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on October 25, 2023
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · October 5, 2023
Vital Voices Announces its 2023 Cohort for VVEngage, the Nonprofit NGOs' Signature Fellowship Program for Outstanding Women Political Leaders
More than two dozen women from over 20 countries spanning four continents have been selected for the competitive fellowship program
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · May 16, 2023
Vital Voices Announces its 2nd Annual Festival May 5-6 Featuring Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Moms Demand Action Founder Shannon Watts, Former Netflix CMO & Author Bozoma Saint John and Actress & Activist Debra Messing
Two days of powerful in-person programming featuring panels, live performances and leadership talks livestreamed for worldwide audience engagement
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · May 4, 2023
The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society to Hold First U.S. Event, in Partnership with Vital Voices, to Focus on Climate, Peace & Health Advocacy
First American event will convene leaders and specialists in these areas of critical consequence to drive action towards solutions
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · March 27, 2023
9th Annual VV GROW Fellowship Program Launches with 100 Women Leaders from Around the World
Fellows chosen for leading businesses that drive social change
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · March 13, 2023
Vital Voices Wins Anthem Award for ‘Best Human & Civil Rights Event’ for its Global Headquarters for Women's Leadership Grand Opening Festival
The event, headlined by Sec. Hillary Clinton, marked the opening of the world’s first global embassy for women
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · February 21, 2023
U.N. Member States Remove Islamic Republic of Iran from Commission on the Status of Women
Today, the United Nations Member States acknowledged the courage of the Iranian women and girls leading this revolution and acted in favor of women’s rights by voting to revoke the regime's membership on its preeminent body on gender issues.
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · December 14, 2022
EYES ON IRAN ART ACTIVATION FACES THE U.N. IN NEW YORK
AN EVENT MARKED THE OPENING FEATURING HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, GISSOU NIA,SHEIDA SOLEIMANI, SHIRIN NESHAT with SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY JON BATISTE
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · November 28, 2022
Sec. Hillary Clinton, Canada's Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland, Oprah Winfrey, Malala, Christine Lagarde, Michelle Obama & Global Women Leaders from Over 14 Countries Sign an Open Letter Calling for UN Action Against Iran
The Open Letter, Published in Sunday's New York Times, Calls for the Immediate Expulsion of the Islamic Republic of Iran from the UN Commission on the Status of Women
By Vital Voices · Via GlobeNewswire · October 30, 2022