Vital Voices

Vital Voices Kicks Off Women’s History Month with an Interactive Art Exhibit at the United Nations and our 17th Annual Global Mentoring Walks

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.

Key Points: 
  • Each woman profiled in the exhibit is tackling one of the 17 Global Goals.
  • Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women’s Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.
  • To learn more about this event and Global Mentoring Walks happening all around the world, click here .

Inna Braverman's Portrait will be Featured at the United Nations Vital Voices Art Exhibition for 'Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals'

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.

Key Points: 
  • The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.
  • During her NYC visit, Inna will also take Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • This event serves as a prelude to International Women's Day on March 8, fostering mentorship and camaraderie among women leaders.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women's Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.

Inna Braverman's Portrait will be Featured at the United Nations Vital Voices Art Exhibition for 'Women Leaders Powering the Global Goals'

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, February 29, 2024

The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.

Key Points: 
  • The artwork was created by three women artists: Gayle Kabaker, Stef Wong, and Erin K. Robinson.
  • During her NYC visit, Inna will also take Join influential women leaders at the High Line in New York City for the 17th Global Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks.
  • This event serves as a prelude to International Women's Day on March 8, fostering mentorship and camaraderie among women leaders.
  • With over 135 walks planned in 43 countries for the 2024 Vital Voices Global Mentoring Walks leading up to International Women's Day, this event marks a global movement toward gender parity and empowerment.

Maker's Mark® Bourbon Calls Consumers to Recognize 'Spirited Women' with Personalized, Limited-Edition Label

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Monday, February 19, 2024

LORETTO, Ky., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maker's Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced its support of Vital Voices, a leading nonprofit investing in female leaders taking on the world's greatest challenges, with a limited-edition label designed by renowned artist Gayle Kabaker. In honor of Women's History Month, consumers are invited to order the complimentary Maker's Mark label at makersmarkpersonalize.com and personalize it with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.

Key Points: 
  • In honor of Women's History Month, consumers are invited to order the complimentary Maker's Mark label at makersmarkpersonalize.com and personalize it with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.
  • "Vital Voices is thrilled to join Maker's Mark in this collaboration to amplify the power of women," said Alyse Nelson, President and CEO of Vital Voices.
  • Throughout the year, consumers can create a custom Maker's Mark gift for anyone with the brand's personalized label program.
  • For additional information about Maker's Mark, please visit www.MakersMark.com and share your personalized label at @makersmark on Instagram.

Vital Voices 10th Annual “Voices of Solidarity” Awards Honors Four Remarkable Male Allies in the Fight for Women’s Rights

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

New York, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To mark the 75th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day, this week Vital Voices Global Partnership proudly honored male allies who have shown remarkable courage and commitment to advocating for women’s rights.

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  • New York, N.Y., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To mark the 75th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day, this week Vital Voices Global Partnership proudly honored male allies who have shown remarkable courage and commitment to advocating for women’s rights.
  • Philanthropist and Fashion Designer Diane von Furstenberg and Vital Voices Co-founder, President & CEO Alyse Nelson hosted the 10th Annual Voices of Solidarity Awards on Monday evening at the historic IAC building in New York City – just one day after the 75th Annual Human Rights Day.
  • They honored Legendary Skateboarder Tony Hawk, U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Artist & Activist Omaid Sharifi, and Human Rights Activist Fallu Sowe.
  • Presenting the awards to this year’s honorees were President & CEO of Equimundo Dr. Gary Barker, Ph.D., Zainab Husseini of Afghanistan’s Skateistan, Vital Voices Board Chair Kate James, and Tunisian Human Rights Activist, Entrepreneur & Vital Voices Board Member Amira Yahyaoui.

Inna Braverman Receives the Prestigious Global Leadership Award from Vital Voices by Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the company's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, received the Vital Voices' Global Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • Vital Voices which was co-founded by Secretary Clinton and the late U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, has provided early support for future Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Prime Ministers, award-winning innovators, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs.
  • Ambassador for Global Women's issues appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, presented Braverman with the award:
    "I am honored to be here tonight to recognize a remarkable leader.
  • When most of her peers said it couldn't be done, Inna found a way to produce clean energy from ocean and sea waves.
  • As part of the awards show, Vital Voices premiered documentaries on each of the honorees, produced by Queen Collective, a female filmmakers initiative.

Inna Braverman Receives the Prestigious Global Leadership Award from Vital Voices by Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Wave Power Global AB (publ) (Nasdaq Capital Market: WAVE) ("Eco Wave Power" or the "Company"), a leading, publicly traded onshore wave energy company, is pleased to announce that Inna Braverman, the company's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, received the Vital Voices' Global Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • Vital Voices which was co-founded by Secretary Clinton and the late U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, has provided early support for future Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Prime Ministers, award-winning innovators, and breakthrough social entrepreneurs.
  • Ambassador for Global Women's issues appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009, presented Braverman with the award:
    "I am honored to be here tonight to recognize a remarkable leader.
  • When most of her peers said it couldn't be done, Inna found a way to produce clean energy from ocean and sea waves.
  • As part of the awards show, Vital Voices premiered documentaries on each of the honorees, produced by Queen Collective, a female filmmakers initiative.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Vital Voices 22nd Annual Global Leadership Awards Comes to Kennedy Center October 25

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Vital Voices co-founder, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.

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  • Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Vital Voices co-founder, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
  • Ava DuVernay has been named the Global Trailblazer Award recipient for her work as a social impact filmmaker who celebrates and explores themes of human rights and racial equity.
  • In addition, Vital Voices will premiere its 2023 honoree films created through its new female filmmakers initiative, DirectHers Cut.
  • DirectHers Cut is Vital Voices’ latest move to scale leadership opportunities for women globally by harnessing the talents of women producers and directors to drive the storytelling narrative of the women leaders being honored.

Vital Voices Launches Female Filmmakers Initiative in Collaboration with Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Vital Voices , in collaboration with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist Queen Latifah, proudly announces efforts to bring more female filmmakers to the forefront of its storytelling efforts through a collaboration with Queen Collective .

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  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Vital Voices , in collaboration with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist Queen Latifah, proudly announces efforts to bring more female filmmakers to the forefront of its storytelling efforts through a collaboration with Queen Collective .
  • Developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah, and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the Queen Collective helps create more opportunities behind the camera for diverse creators in the storytelling industry.
  • Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Vital Voices co-founder, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
  • The Queen Collective directors are: Luchina Fischer of Connecticut, Arielle Knight of New York, and Jenn Shaw of New Jersey.

Vital Voices Launches Female Filmmakers Initiative in Collaboration with Queen Latifah’s Queen Collective

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Vital Voices , in collaboration with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist Queen Latifah, proudly announces efforts to bring more female filmmakers to the forefront of its storytelling efforts through a collaboration with Queen Collective .

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Vital Voices , in collaboration with Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist Queen Latifah, proudly announces efforts to bring more female filmmakers to the forefront of its storytelling efforts through a collaboration with Queen Collective .
  • Developed in partnership with Procter & Gamble, Queen Latifah and Flavor Unit Entertainment, the Queen Collective helps create more opportunities behind the camera for diverse creators in the storytelling industry.
  • Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, a Vital Voices co-founder, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address.
  • The Queen Collective directors are Luchina Fisher of Connecticut, Arielle Knight of New York, and Jenn Shaw of New Jersey.