2010 Annual National Conference

ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Strategic Imperatives for Ending Violence against Women
Linkages to Education, Economic Security, and Health

***On-line registration is now closed. For late registration until 6/10 (Thursday) noon, please email the conference organizers at metrony@unifem-usnc.org.***

When:  June 11 and 12, 2010

Where:  Hunter College, West Building, East 68^th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City

What:  A conference to build collaborations to understand the intersections between violence against women and key social investments: the economy, health and education. Convening leaders from business, academia, philanthropy, advocacy, nonprofit and policy communities, the conference provides participants with a better understanding of UNIFEM programs and funded projects, breaking research within the NCRW member center network, and advocacy and policy initiatives. Speakers will highlight a comprehensive approach to end gender-based violence through specific actions, building communities and leadership.

Who should attend:  Researchers, Activists, Academics, Business Leaders, Donors and Philanthropists, Policy Makers, Non-Profit Staff and Volunteers, and Students.

The National Council for Research on Women (NCRW) is a network of 120 leading research, policy and advocacy centers committed to improving the lives of women and girls. Harnessing the power of more than 2,000 experts in the United States and among its international affiliates, the NCRW provides the latest research and information to stimulate fully informed debates, effective policies and inclusive practices. With a Corporate Circle of major companies and a Presidents Circle of leaders in higher education, the Council works in partnership with business, academic, non-profit and philanthropic organizations, to generate transformative change, both nationally and globally.

The U.S. National Committee for UNIFEM (UNIFEM-USNC) is one of 18 national committees that support the mission of UNIFEM. Chartered in 1983, the US National Committee expands support and raises funds within the United States for UNIFEM. Through the help of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, local chapters and members, UNIFEM-USNC proudly supports UNIFEM’s projects in over 100 countries around the globe. Local chapters promote advocacy and education through planned events focused on gaining a broader understanding of issues facing women on a global scale, providing advocacy in the US for issues facing women, and raising funds to support UNIFEM and USNC.   UNIFEM (the United Nations Development Fund for Women) provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality. Placing the advancement of women's human rights at the center of all of its efforts, UNIFEM focuses its activities in four strategic areas: (1) reducing feminized poverty, (2) ending violence against women, (3) reversing the spread of HIV/AIDS among women and girls, and (4) achieving gender equality in democratic governance in times of peace as well as war.

Who is the host:  The Women and Gender Studies Program and Roosevelt House at Hunter College,
CUNY (City University of New York) host this year's conference, providing facilities and support for this important event. 

Who are the sponsors:  Our generous sponsors include organizations and individuals who support the goals and objectives of the Conference.  Logos and links to their websites appear below and will be listed in our program booklet for the Conference.  Some of the sponsors are hosting specific parts of the Conference and will receive signage at the conference. 

Our Organizational Sponsors for the 2010 National Annual Conference are: 

Project 5-0                            Anushka Wirasinha Foundation   

                                                        Cassidy Turley                           Roosevelt House                                                              

Young Professionals' Commmittee of the Metro NY Chapter, UNIFEM-USNC


Our Individual Sponsors also supporting the Conference and reception are:   Grace Richardson and The Walter and Leslie Wright Charitable Fund.   

Please contact us to find out more about sponsorship opportunities.                                                                                                                                           
Who are the co-hosts:  Co-hosts are groups who agree to send two people to the Conference (with an option for the reception as well) and help us spread the word about the conference.   

Our Co-hosts for the 2010 National Annual Conference are:  Womens's eNews, Women's Environment and Development Organization, The Three Tomatoes, Anglican Women's Empowerment, The International Museum of Women, and Sakhi for South Asian Women, Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., YWCA of Brooklyn, US National Network to End Domestic Violence. 

Find out how to become a co-host for this year's Conference.

Young Professionals Leadership Workshop:

Read about  the Pre-Conference Training for Young Professionals/Emerging Leaders.