The New York Women’s Agenda (NYWA) is a coalition of women professionals and community activists who support the diversity and interests of New York City women through collaboration, advocacy and education. Its membership consists of both nonprofit women’s organizations and individuals. Founded in 1992, by Elinor Guggenheimer, NYWA is a nonprofit umbrella organization dedicated to bettering the lives of women and children in New York.
“American abortion politics actually end up having a bigger impact on the lives of women worldwide than they do on the lives of women here at home,” says Goldberg. The Obama Administration marks a sea change in U.S. policy toward women’s rights.
Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is an organization of Afghan and non-Afghan women from the New York area who are committed to ensuring the human rights of Afghan women.
March 7,2009 Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney spoke to the Business & Professional Women (BPW) of New York International in NYC. She presented a proclamation to Liz Benham, the first International President from the US in 28 years, and expressed a certainty that President Obama will sign on to CEDAW.
At the United Nations Plaza in New York, NY a panel discussion was organized by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) to address the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and its impact on women throughout the world.
Established in 1858, the YWCA of the City of New York is one of the nation’s oldest non-profit organizations. Our mission is to empower the City’s women, girls and their families and to eliminate racism. Our programs provide childcare in Early Learning Centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island; Family Resource Centers that offer programs on parenting, job training, financial literacy, and health and nutrition in the communities where our Early Learning Centers are located; employment training for women, and after‑school programs for children, girls and young adults. We serve as a leading advocate for women, girls and diversity.
American Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige and Music Executive and Marketing Pioneer Steve Stoute Officially Launched FFAWN In Yonkers NY at Roosevelt High School FFAWN stands for Foundation For Advancement of Women Now
Photos from the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer held in New York City on October 4 & 5, 2008.
June 2008 NYC BIG APPLE CONVENTION, Women of CAG panel hosted by Rachel Kadushin.
June 2008, Big Apple conventions CAG panel hosted by Rachel Kadushin.
