Women's Forum for the Economy and Society

Women Peacebuilders Unite at Global Forum to Set Priorities, Call for Action

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Organizations, Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, United Nations

VIENNA, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --70 women peacebuilders and humanitarians convened in Vienna, Austria this week at the world's first Global Women's Forum for Peace and Humanitarian Action.

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  • VIENNA, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --70 women peacebuilders and humanitarians convened in Vienna, Austria this week at the world's first Global Women's Forum for Peace and Humanitarian Action.
  • "This forum is acceleratingaction and much-needed funding for the women's organizations that are responding to the world's most urgent conflicts and crises."
  • Actress and WPHF Global Advocate Kristen Bell made a special appearance at the forum to spotlight the work of women working for sustainable and inclusive peace around the world.
  • "This forum is about celebrating the unlimited power of women," said Ms. Bell.

Ahead Of The Women's March, New Women's Policy Agenda Released: An Economic Plan To Help American Women

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Friday, January 17, 2020
Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, Independent Women's Forum

Four years ago, IWF released its inaugural "Working for Women": agenda detailing policy recommendations and guidance to create a more flexible, modern economy that would empower all women to pursue their dreams.

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  • Four years ago, IWF released its inaugural "Working for Women": agenda detailing policy recommendations and guidance to create a more flexible, modern economy that would empower all women to pursue their dreams.
  • Tax burdens are lower for American workers and our overall economic conditions have improved.
  • "There is much more work to be done," said Patrice Onwuka, senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum and lead editor of the report.
  • The second edition of " Working for Women: A Modern Agenda for Improving Women's Lives " reflects changes in our economy and current public policies.

Globe Life Honored By Women's Forum Of New York For Gender Parity In The Boardroom

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Friday, November 8, 2019
Women's Forum for the Economy and Society

This flagship event is a biennial salute to companies and leaders who are actively advancing women on corporate boards.

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  • This flagship event is a biennial salute to companies and leaders who are actively advancing women on corporate boards.
  • It brings together hundreds of leaders including Board Directors, CEOs and government officials in support of achieving equal gender parity in the boardroom by 2025.
  • "By highlighting companies like Globe Life and others, the Women's Forum of New York is helping advance women's leadership among America's forward-thinking companies."
  • The Women's Forum of New York is the city's premier organization of women leaders.

Women's Forum of New York Recognized Spire for Advancing Gender Equity in the Boardroom

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, Forum

With a corporate board comprised of 44 percent women, Spire exceeds the national average for female-held board seats, which is currently 23.4 percent.

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  • With a corporate board comprised of 44 percent women, Spire exceeds the national average for female-held board seats, which is currently 23.4 percent.
  • Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing, Spire STL Pipeline and Spire Storage.
  • The Women's Forum of New York is the city's premier organization of women leaders.
  • Founded in 1974, the Women's Forum of New York is the flagship of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of over 6,500 outstanding women leaders in over 74 Forums around the world.

Women’s Forum of New York recognizes Navient a “corporate game changer”

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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Navient Corporation, Women's Forum for the Economy and Society, Forum

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navient was honored today by the Womens Forum of New York at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions for advancing women in the boardroom.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Navient was honored today by the Womens Forum of New York at its Breakfast of Corporate Champions for advancing women in the boardroom.
  • Learn more about the Womens Forum of New York .
  • The Womens Forum of New York is the citys premier organization of women leaders.
  • Founded in 1974, the Women's Forum of New York is the flagship of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of over 6500 outstanding women leaders in over 74 Forums around the world.