UNITED NATIONS – Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson made a guest appearance Wednesday at an awards ceremony promoting women’s achievements and paid tribute to her own female inspirations. The 25-year-old star of “Dreamgirls” spoke of the support of her mother and especially her grandmother before a large crowd at UN headquarters that included teenage girls trying…
NEW YORK, March 7, 2007 — The Virtue Foundation and Avon Products, Inc. announce The Global Summit for a Better Tomorrow, co-sponsored by UNICEF, UNIFEM, and UN-DESA. The Global Summit for a Better Tomorrow is a call to action to address the most important issues facing women today. The Summit was designed to raise global…
The Global Summit for a Better Tomorrow is a call to action to address the most important issues facing women today. The Summit was designed to raise global awareness of International Women’s Day, and takes place Wednesday, March 7, 2007, the eve of the holiday’s official celebration, at the United Nations. The program will address three…
Founder of the National Black Women’s Health Project (NBWHP), a non-profit organization committed to defining, promoting, and maintaining the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of African-American women, Byllye Y. Avery has been a women’s health care activist for over 25 years. Drawing upon her vast experience in the field, Ms. Avery will address the process…