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Converations with women leaders from around the world
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Conversations with leaders from around the world
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Vital Voices Radio brings you interviews with leaders from around the world.
Topics covered include: human rights, social entrepreneuriship, women in business, democracy, political participation, human trafficking, HIV/AIDS, gender equality and economic empowerment.
Vital Voices Radio is brought to you by Vital Voices Global Partnership an international nonprofit organization that identifies, trains, and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe, enabling them to create a better world for us all.
We are at the forefront of international coalitions to combat human trafficking, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and all forms of violence against women and girls.
We enable women to become change agents in their governments, advocates for social justice, and supporters of democracy and the rule of law.
We equip women with management, business development, marketing, and communications skills to expand their enterprises, help to provide for their families, and create jobs in their communities. Learn more at www.vitalvoices.org
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Episodes
1 - Vital Voices Radio Interview with Dr. Lubna Al-Kazi, a powerful voice for women's right to vote and run for office in Kuwait
In this episode we we interview Dr. Lubna Al-Kazi a tireless advocate for the rights of women in Kuwait.
Dr. Lubna Al-Kazi has been a powerful voice for women's right to vote
and run for office since returning to Kuwait 35 years ago after
studying in the United States. Now a professor of Sociology at Kuwait
University, Dr. Al-Kazi has worked with the United Nations, written
multiple books and articles, and is a leader of the Kuwaiti Women's
Social and Cultural Society, the premier women's rights group in Kuwait.
2 - Women in Business - Juliet Asante interviews her mentor Pat Mitchell, Paley Center for Media
3 - Women in Business - Brigitte Dzogbenuku interviews her mentor Donna Orender, Women's National Basketball Association
4 - Fortune Business Mentorship Program 2008 - NYC Wrap-up
We talk to four participants of the FORTUNE Magazine/U.S. State Department mentoring program at the conclusion of their mentorships and a day of presentations and workshops conducted in New York City. FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership Since 2006, Vital Voices has partnered annually with the U.S. State
Department and FORTUNE Most Powerful Women's Summit to provide
international emerging women leaders in business the opportunity to
develop their leadership, management and business skills through the FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership.
This unique program combines the study of U.S. business culture with a
working mentorship program that enables emerging women business leaders
across the globe to spend a month in the U.S. to enhance their
capabilities and propel their careers forward. Top American female
executives - Fortune's Most Powerful Women - mentor these emerging
leaders to support them in their professional growth.
5 - Interview with Shireen Zaman and Samar Haj Hassan on domestic violence program in the Middle East
Alyse Nelson Bloom, President of Vital Voices, and Shireen Zaman, Senior Program Officer, discuss the Vital Voices- MEPI project in Jordan with our local partner, Samar Haj Hassan of Mahara Consultancies in Development. Vital Voices has been working with Samar and her team in Jordan for almost two years on a project to promote public-private partners to address family violence.
About Samar Haj Hassan
Samar Haj Hassan is the co-founder and managing partner of Mahara, Professional Consultancies in Development, the first consultancy firm in Jordan that provides comprehensive services in the development field. Ms. Haj Hassan has been exposed to national and international development experiences through her work at the Jordan River Foundation as a Manager of the Child Safety Program and at the National Council for Family Affairs as a Deputy Secretary General, at which she is a current board member. Her broad experiences have provided her with the knowledge and expertise to understand social and human development from the levels of implementation and policy development. Ms. Haj Hassan has participated in several national committees including the national committee for the development of the Youth Strategy, the Social Network Committee of the National Agenda for Jordan, the National Committee for the development of the National Strategy for the Jordanian Family and the Management Team of the National Project for Family Protection. At a regional level, Ms. Haj Hassan has worked closely with the Arab League as a member of the regional advisory committee to develop the Arab Strategy for the family. At an international level Ms. Haj Hassan has participated in several UN & international conferences and events. With her endeavor to have an impact at the decision making level that affects families, Ms. Haj Hassan ran for Parliament Elections in Jordan in November 2007. Ms. Haj Hassan has a degree in International Business Administration and Marketing from the American University in Switzerland.
About Shireen Zaman
Shireen Zaman is Senior Program Officer for the Middle East and North
Africa at Vital Voices Global Partnership, where she focuses on the
development of public-private partnerships, particularly in the Middle East, and other projects in the region. She completed her Masters degree at the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC in 2006 where she focused on democracy issues and the Middle East.
Shireen has worked with the Office of Iraq Political Affairs at the
U.S. Department of State and with the international non-profit Women
Waging Peace. Shireen has also worked with the Moving Ideas Network,
doing collaborative communications and legislative strategy with a
network of more than 130 organizations. Most recently she worked with
the Transnational Broadcast Studies journal in Cairo, Egypt and attended the Arabic Language Institute at the American University based in Cairo. She holds a B.A. in Human Development from Boston College.
6 - Fortune Business Mentorship Program 2008 - DC Launch Podcast
We talk to women after a week of training and events as they prepare to leave for the mentorships around the U.S. FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership Since 2006, Vital Voices has partnered annually with the U.S. State
Department and FORTUNE Most Powerful Women's Summit to provide
international emerging women leaders in business the opportunity to
develop their leadership, management and business skills through the FORTUNE/U.S. State Department Global Women's Mentoring Partnership.
This unique program combines the study of U.S. business culture with a
working mentorship program that enables emerging women business leaders
across the globe to spend a month in the U.S. to enhance their
capabilities and propel their careers forward. Top American female
executives - Fortune's Most Powerful Women - mentor these emerging
leaders to support them in their professional growth. Each year, the program kicks off with an orientation program in
Washington DC organized by Vital Voices in partnership with the US
State Department. While in Washington, international participants
convene to discuss the importance of public-private partnerships, learn
of American best practices in business and government and engage in
interactive leadership and communications training sessions. Following the orientation program in Washington DC, participants
travel to various cities across the United States to embark upon a
three week mentoring program with a high level female executive in a
FORTUNE 500 company. Throughout the mentorship process, participants
shadow a powerful woman leader and take away best practices that they
can apply to their professional lives at home. At the end of their three-week mentorship experience, the
international women leaders re-convene in New York City for a closing
program to discuss lessons learned and plans for future activities.
7 - Kim Cattrall speaks about Seven, a breakthrough documentary play
Kim Cattrall speaks about Seven, a break-through documentary play about the struggles for freedom and human rights of seven women from around the world. Seven is a commanding reminder of the transformative power of
women"s leadership. It is hoped that in the future, Seven will travel
around the U.S. to educate the public on the importance of investing in
women.
About Seven
The
play is a collaboration between Vital Voices and seven
award-winning women playwrights, including: Paula Cizmar, Catherine
Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere
Smith, and Susan Yankowitz. It profiles seven women leaders from Vital
Voices' Global Leadership Network to illustrate their challenges and
highlight their successes.
8 - Marina Pisklakova-Parker Interview - Her struggle is potrayed in Seven, a documentary play
We interview Marina Pisklakova-Parker at the March 6th performance of Seven at the New York City studio of Diane von Furstenberg. Seven is a commanding reminder of the transformative power of
women"s leadership. It is hoped that in the future, Seven will travel
around the U.S. to educate the public on the importance of investing in
women.
About Marina Pisklakova-Parker
Against tremendous odds in 1993, Marina Pisklakova-Parker, Russia,
founded the first hotline for victims of domestic violence, which has
since grown into Center ANNA, part of a coalition that has provided
crisis and counseling services for 100,000 Russian women.
About Seven
The
play is a collaboration between Vital Voices and seven
award-winning women playwrights, including: Paula Cizmar, Catherine
Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere
Smith, and Susan Yankowitz. It profiles seven women leaders from Vital
Voices' Global Leadership Network to illustrate their challenges and
highlight their successes.
9 - Inez McCormack Interview - Her struggle is potrayed in Seven, a documentary play
We interview Inez McCormack at the March 6th performance of Seven at the New York City studio of Diane von Furstenberg. Seven is a commanding reminder of the transformative power of
women"s leadership. It is hoped that in the future, Seven will travel
around the U.S. to educate the public on the importance of investing in
women.
About Inez McCormack
Inez McCormack, Northern Ireland, is an activist for women’s and human
rights, labor, and social justice and a former President of the Irish
Congress of Trade Unions. She now chairs a program, the Participation
and Practice of Rights Project, that helps the disadvantaged access
resources and services in Ireland, both North and South.
About Seven
The
play is a collaboration between Vital Voices and seven
award-winning women playwrights, including: Paula Cizmar, Catherine
Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere
Smith, and Susan Yankowitz. It profiles seven women leaders from Vital
Voices' Global Leadership Network to illustrate their challenges and
highlight their successes.
10 - Hafsat Abiola Interview - Her struggle is potrayed in Seven, a documentary play
We interview Hafsat Abiola at the March 6th performance of Seven at the New York City studio of Diane von Furstenberg. Seven is a commanding reminder of the transformative power of
women"s leadership. It is hoped that in the future, Seven will travel
around the U.S. to educate the public on the importance of investing in
women.
About Hafsat Abiola
Hafsat Abiola, Nigeria, an advocate for human rights and democracy
following the murder of her activist parents, founded the Kudirat
Initiative for Democracy, which provides skills-training and leadership
opportunities for young women across Nigeria. She now helps build
bridges between African and Chinese women, as China increases its
engagement in the African continent.
About Seven
The
play is a collaboration between Vital Voices and seven
award-winning women playwrights, including: Paula Cizmar, Catherine
Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere
Smith, and Susan Yankowitz. It profiles seven women leaders from Vital
Voices' Global Leadership Network to illustrate their challenges and
highlight their successes.
11 - Annabella De Leon Interview - Her struggle is potrayed in Seven, a documentary play
We interview Annabella De Leon at the March 6th performance of Seven at the New York City studio of Diane von Furstenberg. Seven is a commanding reminder of the transformative power of
women"s leadership. It is hoped that in the future, Seven will travel
around the U.S. to educate the public on the importance of investing in
women.
About Annabella De Leon
Annabella De Leon, Guatemala, raised herself and her family out of
poverty by getting an education. She has been a Congresswoman since
1995 and has received death threats because of her fight against
corruption and for the rights of the poor, particularly women and
indigenous peoples.
About Seven
The play is a collaboration between Vital Voices and seven
award-winning women playwrights, including: Paula Cizmar, Catherine
Filloux, Gail Kriegel, Carol K. Mack, Ruth Margraff, Anna Deavere
Smith, and Susan Yankowitz. It profiles seven women leaders from Vital Voices' Global Leadership Network to illustrate their challenges and highlight their successes.
12 - Eurasia Summit - Interview with Astronaut Heidi Stefanyshyn-Piper
During the Vital Voices Eurasia Summit we had the honor of sitting down for a chat with Astronaut Heidi Stefanyshyn-Piper. She came to the summit as part of our Rising Voices initiative to participate in discussions with the young Ukrainian women who joined us.
13 - Eurasia Summit Podcast - A Conversation with the First Lady of Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko
We speak to the First Lady of Ukraine, Kateryna Yushchenko, who spoke at the opening of Vital Voices of Eurasia: Leadership Summit for Women & Girls, served as our Honorary Chair, hosted the group of 150 emerging women leaders for a festive traditional Ukranian dinner, and visited the Ukrainian Marketplace of handmade crafts by women-owned businesses.
14 - Exclusive - Gerry Laybourne, Co-Founder and CEO of Oxygen Shares Personal Stories about her Life, Oxygen and Women in Media
A Vital Voices Radio exclusive.
During the FORTUNE Magazine/State Department Mentoring program, participants got to sit down with Gerry Laybourne, CEO of Oxygen, the television and media network for women which she co-founded with Oprah Winfrey, Marcey Carsey, Tom Werner and Caryn Mandabach. In this rare hour-long session, Gerry talks about her career, founding Oxygen and the challenges and successes along the way. Introduction is by Melanne Verveer, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board of the Vital
Voices Global Partnership, an international nonprofit that supports
emerging women leaders in building vibrant democracies and strong
economies.
Enjoy!
15 - Donna Shalala, Judith McHale and Carol Lancaster lead a spirited discusson at the Vital Voices Leadership Summit in Miami
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we sit down with Donna Shalala, Judith McHale, Carol Lancaster and three other participants at the Vital Voices Leadership Summit for Latin America and the Caribbean.
About the participants:
Donna Shalala
Widely recognized as the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for President Clinton, Donna Shalala currently is the President of the University of Miami and a Professor of Political Science.
Judith McHale
Vital Voices Board Member and
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Dr. Carol Lancaster
Vital Voices Board Member and
Associate Professor and Director of the Mortara Center for International Studies, Georgetown University
Danielle St. Lot
Born in 1958, the first Haitian woman named Minister for Commerce and Industry, Daniel Saint Lôt was also Minister for Tourism. She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the National Institute for Management and International Relations. She also earned a degree in International Economic Relations from the Institute for International Public Administration in Paris, France. She is a consultant for the International Republican Institute and associated with the Caribbean Business Consulting, an office of business counselors. She is also Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Haiti and has been consultant and project manager for a variety of national and international public and private institutions working for development of the private sector, local governance, civic education and support for women. She is co-founder and President of Essential Voices – Women in Democracy.
Maria Pacheco
Maria Pacheco is the founder and director of Kiej de los Bosques--a private company that was founded in 2004 that works to develop economic opportunities for indigenous Guatemalan women. Ms. Pacheco was selected for the FORTUNE/State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership last spring and recently received an award from Vital Voices at their 2007 Annual Leadership Awards and Benefit, at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts on March 14, 2007. Ms. Pacheco was also invited to lend her “vital voice? to support emerging women leaders throughout Africa at the Vital Voices Pan-African Leadership Summit for Women and Girls in Cape Town, South Africa, January 13-19, 2007. Ms. Pacheco will be the leader of the Guatemalan delegation.
Mery Alfaro Villageliú
Mery Alfaro Villageliú is Founder and Secretary of Voces Vitales de Panamá. She holds a B.A. in Marketing and Publicity and a Master in Business Administration. She is a co-founder Chairperson of FUNDAMUJER. Ms. Alfaro has participated in the movement against the dictatorship, and was imprisoned and exiled during the Noriega regime. She was elected alternate legislator in 1989. While in the National Assembly, she modified discriminatory provisions of the Civil Code, introduced innovative ideas in the Family Code, and promoted the law against domestic violence.
16 - Vital Voices Latin American and the Caribbean Leadership Summit - Interview with the First Lady of Panama
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview the First Lady of Panama along with the Panamanian delegation and a sponsor of the Vital Voices Latin American and the Caribbean Leadership Summit.
17 - FORTUNE Magazine / State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership - 2007 Program Wrap-up Discussion
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview 5 of this year's program participants at the conclusion of their mentorships with some of the country's leading companies and executives.
About the mentoring program:
The
FORTUNE/State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring
Partnership program provides emerging women business leaders throughout
the world with the opportunity to develop their leadership, management
and business skills while gaining experience in the U.S. business
world. This unique program combines the study of U.S. business culture
with a working mentorship program that will enable emerging women
business leaders across the globe to spend a month in the U.S. to
enhance their management and business skills. Top American female
executives - Fortune’s Most Powerful Women - will mentor these emerging
leaders to support them in their professional growth. This year, 32
women were selected to participate in the month-long experience, which
includes an orientation program in Washington, DC, a three-week
mentorship in various U.S. cities and a closing program in New York
City.
18 - FORTUNE Magazine / State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership - Interviews with Mentees
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview 5 of this year's mentoring program participants.
About the mentoring program:
The FORTUNE/State Department International Women Leaders Mentoring Partnership program provides emerging women business leaders throughout the world with the opportunity to develop their leadership, management and business skills while gaining experience in the U.S. business world. This unique program combines the study of U.S. business culture with a working mentorship program that will enable emerging women business leaders across the globe to spend a month in the U.S. to enhance their management and business skills. Top American female executives - Fortune’s Most Powerful Women - will mentor these emerging leaders to support them in their professional growth. This year, 32 women were selected to participate in the month-long experience, which includes an orientation program in Washington, DC, a three-week mentorship in various U.S. cities and a closing program in New York City.
19 - 2007 Global Leadership Awards - Interview with Economic Opportunity Award Winner Maria Pacheco
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview Maria Pacheco, this year's Economic Opportunity Award winner.
About Maria Pacheco
Entrepreneurs have been described as dreamers who are also doers. But too many poor people around the world must put their dreams aside because they lack the access, advice, and support to turn good ideas into action. In rural Guatemala, Maria Pacheco is bringing dreams to life. As General Manager and Owner of Keij de Los Bosques (Protectors of the Forest), she helps indigenous Guatemalan women create small business enterprises and link them to local and international markets. Ms. Pacheco is also National Program Designer for the Economic Development for Rural Communities (SEGEPLAN), a program that provides 300 rural production groups with the technical assistance required for national and international success.
Maria Pacheco is passionate about economic development in rural areas, because she’s seen first-hand the difference it makes for women, their families, and the future. When a mother can support herself and her children, she earns not only income, but confidence, dignity, and respect. And when rural men and women no longer need to leave the land to survive, they can protect and provide for the health and success of their communities.
An alumna of Vital Voices’ 2006 FORTUNE–State Department International Leaders Mentoring Partnership and a Fulbright Scholar with a Masters degree in agriculture from Cornell University, Ms. Pacheco also serves as President of the Guatemalan Rural Entrepreneurship Association, Board Member to Rural Development Network in Latin America (RIMISP), and Member to both the Guatemalan Exporters Association (AGEXPRONT) and the Alliance for the New Humanity.
In her words, “when human beings connect and share a vision, miracles happen.?
20 - 2007 Global Leadership Awards - Interview with Awut Deng Acuil, this Year's Fern Holland Award Winner
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview Awut Deng Acuil, this Year's Fern Holland Award Winner.
About Awut Deng Acuil
Awut Deng Acuil has devoted her life to conflict resolution. Born and raised in South Sudan, she is all too familiar with regional hardship, national conflict, and personal loss – including the death of her husband. Yet throughout, she has met the brutality of war with a relentless commitment to peace.
She says she first became an activist in 1994, as a refugee in Kenya. Her young son asked her how long the civil war in Sudan would last and when they could go home. As she put it, “I could not answer his questions. I had no idea when they could go home. The only way to answer was to take action, to contribute to ending the war, to create peace and to bring hope.?
She began to travel throughout her country, advocating for peace. An expert trainer on conflict resolution, she helped make the New Sudan Council of Churches one of the most successful conflict mitigation organizations in Sudan. She was instrumental in the people-to-people peace processes that helped bridge tribal divides in the Bahr El Ghazal and Upper Nile regions. She also helped start the Sudanese Women Association in Nairobi and the Sudanese Women Voice for Peace, which mobilized women both inside and outside Sudan on behalf of peace and unity. Throughout, she has persistently championed women’s participation in charting their country’s future.
Currently presidential adviser on gender and human rights to the Government of Southern Sudan, Ms. Deng has been recognized internationally for her inspirational leadership.
21 - 2007 Global Leadership Awards - Interview with Political Participation Award Winner Margaret Alva
In this episode of Vital Voices Radio we interview political participation award winner Margaret Alva.
About Margaret Alva
Trailblazing politician, tireless public servant, and eloquent defender of social justice, Margaret Alva spearheaded a “silent revolution? that ensured the voices of her countrywomen would be heard. As a member of the Indian parliament from 1974 to 2004, she championed four major legislative amendments to strengthen women’s rights in her homeland, including the devolution of more power to local government and the reservation of a third of local council seats for women. When the reform was adopted, Ms. Alva made it her mission to inspire Indian women to run for office. As a result of her efforts, today thousands of Indian women are engaged in the political process -- as informed constituents, competitive candidates, and elected representatives.
Studies show that women holding local office are making a difference for the communities they serve – investing in infrastructure, securing safe drinking water and sanitation, stopping violence against women, and supporting education for boys and girls. The message of the silent revolution is clear: Expanding democracy and political participation has benefited not only Indian women but society as a whole.
Margaret Alva now serves as secretary general of the Indian National Congress and is a close adviser to its president, Sonia Gandhi. She was also Minister of Human Resource Development under the government of Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, where she led the effort to harness and promote the potential of India’s massive population. Throughout her career, she has used her power to lift the lives of those at the grassroots – enabling women’s political leadership to take root, and the world’s largest democracy to flourish.
22 - Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress - Princess Dina Mired
February 2007 Symposium:
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress in Jordan and Beyond
Princess Dina Mired, Director General, King Hussein Cancer Foundation shares with us how the Center was established and how she feels innovative partnerships between business and the community is needed to effectively address the problem. Princess Dina is exploring opportunities to partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to raise awareness about and better address the problem of breast cancer in Jordan.
23 - Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress - Casey Gwinn
February 2007 Symposium:
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress in Jordan and Beyond
Casey Gwinn, Special Assistant, San Diego County District Attorney and Volunteer CEO/National Director for Technical Assistance discusses how he got involved in the issue of domestic violence as a young government attorney and why he has dedicated his career to tackling the problem. He discusses progress that has been made on this issue over the past two decades and the importance of building effective coalitions and partnerships to achieve greater success in the future.
24 - Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress - Beth Brooke of E & Y
February 2007 Symposium:
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress in Jordan and Beyond
Beth Brooke, Global Vice Chair of Strategy, Communications and Regulatory Affairs, at Ernst & Young, spearheaded the creation of the Ernst & Young Corporate Social Responsibility group. She shares her views on the benefits of CSR both inside corporations to attract and retain good talent, and in building better communities in which businesses and economic development can flourish. Beth Brook was recently recognized by Forbes as one of the "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women." She shares her views on why it is so important for women business leaders to mentor the next generation.
25 - Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress - Ambassador Craig Johnstone
February 2007 Symposium:
Building Public-Private Partnerships to Enhance Social and Economic Progress in Jordan and Beyond
Ambassador Craig Johnstone, Managing Director of jSolutions discusses the difference between corporate social responsibility and public-private partnerships. Drawing from his many years of experiences as a senior government official, diplomat and corporate leader he highlights the benefits to building innovative partnerships, and offers advice to international corporations aiming to get involved in CSR activities.
26 - African Summit - Student participant interviews fellow attendee
Zama Simelane one of the student participant and scholarship winners from South Africa interviews Kakenya Ntaiya from Kenya.
27 - Africa Summit - Partnerships and build global markets
We talk to Maria Pacheco and Eva Muraya both alumni of one of our former programs, the Fortune State Department Global Mentoring Partnership. We hear about how they stay connected with each other through Vital Voices and have developed partnerships to take advantage of the global marketplace while further empowering women.
28 - African Summit - Interview with Mary Robinson and two participants from Kenya
In this podcast from the floor of the conference we interview Mary Robinson and two participants from Kenya.
29 - African Summit - The mentors and mentees introduce themselves
Enjoy these introductions that share some of the inspirations that brought these women and girls together.
30 - African Summit - We talk to some of the girls at the mentoring and leadership reception
We talk about the summit and mentoring program with participants Michelle February, Silindile Madondo, Zama Simelane, Eunice Nomasonto and Merissa Hibbins.
31 - Vital Voices' African Leadership Summit - A discussion about the summit with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Melanne Verveer
The Vital Voices Global Partnership, together with African and international partners, will launch a new initiative at the Vital Voices of Africa: A Leadership Summit for Women and Girls in Cape Town, South Africa, January 14-19, 2007. The Summit will bring together women and girls who are emerging and established leaders across countries, sectors and generations to grapple with some of the most pressing challenges facing Africa: economic development, trade, violence against women, HIV/AIDS and good governance. The Summit will recognize the critical role that African women and girls can and must play in moving the continent forward socially, politically and economically. Over the course of the week, participants will strategize and collaborate on ways to meet these challenges. The Summit will highlight successful practices that have worked. From these discussions, it is our aim to develop an action plan and build a strong network of women leaders who will continue to work together to effectively address these issues.
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is currently a Distinguished
Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
She is also MD/CEO of NOI Global, a Financial Advisory
and Development Consulting Services Company based
in both Nigeria and the United States. Dr. Okonjo-
Iweala, served from June to August 2006 as Minister of
Foreign Affairs for the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She
headed Nigeria's acclaimed Presidential Economic
Team, responsible for implementing President
Obasanjo's sweeping economic and social reform
agenda for Nigeria.
Melanne Verveer has more than 25 years of nonprofit and public service experience. She currently serves as Chair of Vital Voices Global Partnership, an organization that focuses on supporting emerging women leaders globally in the areas of political participation, entrepreneurship and human rights. Ms. Verveer served as Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady in the Clinton Administration. As a member of the White House senior staff, she advised the President and implemented a wide range of substantive policies, budget priorities and communications strategies. She was the First Lady's chief assistant in her extensive international activities, took a lead in establishing the President's Interagency Council on Women and was instrumental in creating the Vital Voices Democracy Initiative.
32 - Carly Fiorina Interview
Welcome to the first episode of Vital Voices Radio. In this inaugural episode we interview Carly Fiorina. She discusses her perspectives on leadership, human rights and other topics along with sharing interesting insight into her own successes.
