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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2010 with CARE!
Building on the success of the 2009 International Women’s Day event, A Powerful Noise LIVE, CARE and partner organizations are planning to bring together thousands of people in theaters across the country to celebrate, learn and take action to empower women and girls in the fight against global poverty in 2010.
On Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 7:30pm, CARE will present Half the Sky LIVE in movie theaters nationwide. Inspired by the best-selling book from Pulitzer-prize winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, Half the Sky LIVE will celebrate International Women's Day with musical performances, celebrity commentary, and the world premiere of Woineshet, a powerful short film directed by Academy Award® Winner Marisa Tomei.
As featured on Oprah, CNN, and Dateline NBC, Half the Sky remains a New York Times bestseller and a critical favorite across the globe. With Half the Sky LIVE, you can watch the pages of Half the Sky come to life onscreen as Woineshet chronicles the struggles of a young Ethiopian woman who ultimately triumphs over sexual violence and discrimination.
Broadcast to theaters across the country, this one-night-only event – featuring the authors of Half the Sky, Dr. Helene Gayle of CARE, other experts, celebrities and musical performances – will motivate you to participate in the growing movement to empower women and girls in the fight against global poverty. Half the Sky LIVE is the perfect way for AAUW members and branches to celebrate International Women’s Day together and stand in solidarity with women and girls all over the world. CARE will provide a discussion guide and other tools to help you make the most of the event. 
Visit halftheskylive.com for more information and to watch the film trailer. Starting February 5th, you will find a full list of participating theaters and be able to purchase tickets (which will range from $10-12) on the site. Also, e-mail groups@care.org to let CARE know about your plans to participate and learn about special engagement opportunities forAAUW members!
Bought your copy of Nicholas Kristof's Half the Sky yet?
AAUW's Barnes and Noble partnership provides discounts when you purchase books through the AAUW portal. Visit www.bn.com/aauw.
Give a Gift That Gives Back
AAUW branches and members across the country joined with CARE to make a powerful noise for International Women's Day last year with A Powerful Noise LIVE. Now, "A Powerful Noise", the acclaimed documentary that takes you inside the lives of three women in three different parts of the world who are bringing lasting change to their communities, is available for purchase. Plan to give the DVD as a gift, show it at your next meeting, or host a movie night at your home for friends. (AAUW members do not need public performance rights to show the DVD at meetings and events.) As part of our ongoing partnership with CARE, AAUW will receive a percentage of net proceeds when you purchase the DVD.
New CEDAW website launched
Visit this site to find out more about the 30th anniversary of the Convention to End All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Planning a program about global issues for women and girls for a state or branch event?
Contact groups@care.org and Helen Robinson will do her best to accommodate your request for a local speaker from CARE.
The Girl Effect
Girls as agents of change. Find out more at www.girleffect.org/.
The Coalition for Adolescent Girls
Find out more at www.coalitionforadolescentgirls.org/.
Resources for AAUW's Global Connections
- Women in the World, International Affairs Committee Reading List – A list of suggested books to introduce you to the stories and experiences of women around the globe. Bring an international focus to your book group.
AAUW International Programs and Partnerships
- CARE - AAUW partner, CARE, is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty.
AAUW Affiliations with International Organizations and Coalitions
- AAUW has special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which initiates reports, makes recommendations, and promotes respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
