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WEEKLY NEWS // AUGUST 31, 2023

// A LETTER FROM PAULETTE SENIOR, PRESIDENT AND CEO AT THE CANADIAN WOMEN'S FOUNDATION & WFN BOARD MEMBER

Reflections from

Women Deliver '23

Dear Colleagues,

This summer, Elizabeth and I were honored to attend Women Deliver [[link removed]], one of the world’s largest convenings to advance gender equality, in Kigali, Rwanda. I’d been to the Women Deliver conference in my home country of Canada in 2019, so my expectations were high, and this year’s more than exceeded them.

The air was electric as 6,000 of us from around the globe gathered for the official opening to work across nations, cultures, languages, and governments to advance women, girls, and gender-diverse people. From that very first moment, I felt such a warm welcome by the country of Rwanda, including by the First Lady, as well as Sima Sami Bahous, the Executive Director of U.N. Women, and its former ED, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. It felt like all the bold ideas were being heard by some of the most powerful global leaders, so the ideas could become real policies.

To be honest, many conferences can feel…vanilla. Hunky-dory in a way the real world rarely ever is. What made this feel different were moments of disagreement and challenges. For example, on one intergenerational, international panel about Advancing Climate/Gender Justice, a panelist asked a leader of a G8 nation something along the lines of, “Can you really say your focus is on peace, security, and justice if you're also providing arms to a country that's killing their people and causing more violence?” Whoa. That honest, fearless question and palpable passion silenced the room. Same for other questions about the long roots–and ongoing impacts–of colonialism on poverty and injustice around the world. Speakers who weren’t afraid to challenge each other made for much more interesting, real, and productive conversations.

My other favorite moments during the conference were micro-connections with people you meet in passing that leave a lasting impact. Chatting with the coffee vendor who represented women farmers in Rwanda. The taxi drivers and hotel clerks who told me about how Rwanda has rebuilt and grown since the years of genocide, how the next generation is dedicated to justice, inclusiveness, and prosperity for all. The young folks teaching the latest dance moves. The Kente cloth merchant and fashion designer displaying her latest wares. A young woman who impressed the hell out of us and turned out to attend school right near Elizabeth’s town, both of them nearly 7,000 miles away from home and yet randomly sitting at the same table.

I left Rwanda’s clear skies and perfect temperatures to head home full of connection and inspiration.

In thinking ahead to September’s Feminist Funded ‘23 [[link removed]] conference, I’m hoping to bring that same no-vanilla-here energy as a panelist. I hope you’ll join me for nuanced conversations and the electricity of a room full of people excited about gender justice. And when you see me, please feel free to say hi so we can keep those little meaningful moments of connection coming.

In solidarity,

Paulette Senior

President & CEO, Canadian Women's Foundation

WFN Board Member

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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade released the policy paper, Women’s Health & Well-Being: Access to Comprehensive, Quality and Affordable Care [[link removed]]. The gap between women and men for positive health outcomes in Miami-Dade has widened over the last decade. The policy paper reveals more about this gap and how Miami-Dade can improve its Health & Well-Being score. Learn more about The Fund’s Gender Equity Index here [[link removed]].

coFLOWco launched a refresh of their first gray paper and founding research (Wo)manifesto: Leading with Purpose [[link removed]]. Leading with Purpose explores how to create a social and solidarity economy that includes all. The update allows readers to increase comprehension of obstacles and opportunities women and non-binary people experience in the workplace and includes evidence-based practices to implement mission-driven work.

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Foundations Relations Associate ($75,720)IT Manager, Systems ($92,000)Senior Accountant ($90,000-$100,000)

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MEMBER EVENTS

Join The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade to be part of an enlightening virtual conversation on the pivotal role doulas play in reshaping the narrative of maternal health in Miami-Dade and across the country. Learn ways in which we can help foster fair compensation and respect for their vital work. This event will have closed captioning available, and translated captions to Spanish, French and Portuguese.

September 7, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join Arizona Foundation for Women for an event, SHE Talks! Her Way to Health, that encompasses their mission to ensure the safety, health, and economic empowerment of women in Arizona. This conference provides an opportunity for women to gather and focus inward on their physical, mental and emotional selves. The sessions are designed to bring positive awareness of tools and concepts that can be utilized in everyday life.

September 9, 2023 | 8:30am-3:00pm MST | Register here [[link removed]]

Join Women's Foundation of Minnesota for a conversation about normalizing practices of a healing-centered work environment in the day-to-day hustle and what it means to build a culture of collective care for sustaining the future of our communities. Rest as resistance as a movement is nothing new, but practicing it is a struggle. See how self-care building is quite literally wealth-building at Heal the Hustle: Normalizing Culture of Collective Care as Wealth-Building.

September 20, 2023 | 4:00pm-6:00pm CDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join The Women's Foundation of Colorado for their annual luncheon which has grown into the state’s largest fundraising and community event benefiting the advancement of Colorado women. Attendees will learn about the work of The Foundation and their grantees throughout the state, and hear a powerful conversation with special guest Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder of Ellevest, and Danielle Shoots, investor, CEO, and WFCO Trustee.

September 21, 2023 | 11:30am-1:30pm MDT | RSVP here [[link removed]]

Join Texas Women's Foundation for their 38th Annual Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Storm Reid. The luncheon will bring together a diverse and multi-generational program for the community in support of women and girls across Texas.

September 26, 2023 | 11:30am-1:00pm CDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join Washington Area Women's Foundation on October 11, 2023, the International Day of the Girl, as they celebrate 25 years of service and impact in the community and champion gender and racial equity by empowering women and girls of color in the Washington metropolitan area.

October 11, 2023 | 6:00pm-9:00pm EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Women's Fund of Omaha's Lead the Change annual celebration will welcome Geena Davis, Academy Award-winning Actor, Author, and Founder and Chair of Geena Davis Institute on Gender in the Media, as their keynote speaker. In addition to hearing from the multi-talented Davis, the Women’s Fund will recognize local nonprofits and leaders working to advance gender equity, share an update on their impact in the community and award grants to programs that make a positive impact on the lives of those who experience gender-based oppression.

October 12, 2023 | 11:30am-1:00pm CDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Join Rise Up for their virtual 2023 Gala themed Hear Our Voices. The Gala will feature inspiring local leaders who are fighting for the rights of women, girls, and gender-nonconforming people all over the world. Join leaders in philanthropy, business, and social impact to be inspired by these visionary changemakers and raise critical funds to support their important work to create a gender just future for all.

October 26, 2023 | 9:00am-10:00am PDT | Register here [[link removed]]

Opportunities & Resources

Join She Should Run for their next issues webinar as they partner with United WE [[link removed]] to bring a rich discussion on women’s representation in the economy—Economy & Me: How Equality Starts With Us. Read more information and register here [[link removed]].

September 20, 2023 | 12:00pm-1:00pm EDT | Register here [[link removed]]

What We're Reading

In Her Own Words: Julie Castro Abrams advocates for ‘identity of opportunity’ – BizJournal [[link removed]]

Spanish Women Players Spotlight Crisis of Abuse — Human Rights Watch [[link removed]]

A Proclamation on Women’s Equality Day, 2023 — The White House [[link removed]]

Feminist Stories Are Being Set to a Pop Beat. But Are They Empowering? — T [[link removed]] he New York Times [[link removed]]

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