Global News & Events from IMOW

Check out Young Women Speaking the Economy!International Young Women Speaking the Economy Exhibition EventsFocusing on Latin America in Marie Claire Mexico!Get Your Mom a Copy of Celebrating WomenYour Contribution will Travel the GlobeDocumentary Film Screening & Discussion with Xoliswa Sithole
Check out Young Women Speaking the Economy!
	Young Women Speaking the Economy has launched! Explore this Project of Economica, created by 44 young women from Denmark, the Philippines, Sudanand the United States! Check out their videos, interviews, artwork, and other creative work to hear their perspectives on the global financial crisis. Ways to Explore Young Women Speaking the Economy: Watch the Exhibition Teaser video Meet the women who created the exhibition Explore their work through three themes: Crisis, Choices, and Context Learn about the four countries: Denmark, the Philippines, Sudan, andthe United States Help spread the word by telling your friends about the exhibition, leaving a comment for the exhibition creators, or recommending your favorite stories!
International Young Women Speaking the Economy Exhibition Events
Thank you to everyone who came attended the April 21 Young Women Speaking the Economy exhibition launch at Mills College in Oakland, California. We were thrilled to have Young Women Speaking the Economy participantsEman Asim from Sudan; Valeene Salanga from the Philippines; Kristina Moeller Andersen from Denmark; and Kirby Kimber, Colleen Kimsey, Dana Maralason, and Jessica Glennon-Zukoff from the United States, as well as special guest speakers Marjorie Ames from the U.S. Department of State and Maya Soetoro-Ng, educator, author, and half-sister of President Obama. Mark your calendars for these forthcoming international exhibition events: Sudan, May 5: IMOW and Ahfad University for Women Sudanese Women's Museum invite you to a program and reception Thursday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ahfad University for Women, Conference Hall, School of Management Building Alarda Street Umdurman, Sudan. Meet participants from Ahfad University for Women, see the work of participants from all four countries, and hear from special guest speaker Dr. Suad Ibrahim Issa, spokeswoman for the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission. Philippines, May 28: IMOW, Miriam College, and the Ayala Museum welcome you to join them on Saturday, May 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon on the first floor of the Ayala Museum, Makati Ave. cor. Dela Rosa St., Makati City, Philippines. RSVP to 580-5400 loc. 205/433-8625, ywsephil@gmail.com. Attire: business/smart casual. The special guests for this event are Patricia Licuanan, Ph. D., Chairperson of the Commision on Higher Education and International Museum of Women Global Council Member, and Catherine M. King, Vice President of Exhibitions and Programs at the International Museum of Women. There will also be an exhibition event at the Women’s Museum in Aarhus, Denmark on June 15. Stay tuned or check out www.imow.org for more information!		Young Women Speaking the Economy creators in dialogue at Mills College. by Steve Babuljak
Focusing on Latin America in Marie Claire Mexico!
	Check out the March issue of Marie Claire Mexico (available in print only) for an in-depth feature article about the Mexican artists who were part of our Project of Economica, Focusing on Latin America! The beautiful, 6-page spread features the photographs of Marcela Taboada, Dulce Pinzon, and Lucero Gonzales, and highlights other experts and artists from Mexico featured in the exhibition, too!  Thank you, Marie Claire Mexico!
Get Your Mom a Copy of Celebrating Women Support IMOW on Mother’s Day in the U.S.!
Paola Gianturco’s stunning book Celebrating Women chronicles in words and images the world’s most vibrant festivals that honor women. Spanning 15 countries across five continents, these parades, parties, competitions and religious ceremonies celebrate an extraordinary range of talent. The beautiful photographs and inspiring words aptly express the soulful exuberance of the festival participants. It’s a perfect gift for Mom--or any other women who inspire you--this Mother's Day in the U.S.. To make a good story even better--Paola has generously agreed to donate the royalties from purchases of Celebrating Women to IMOW. We’re thrilled that VivaTerra is selling copies and has long supported the creativity of women artisans. In honor of Mother’s Day, they’re offering special values on items made by women. Visit their online catalog and find Celebrating Women here.  Order by May 3 and your gift will arrive before Mother’s Day.		Celebrating Women by Paola Gianturco
Your Contribution will Travel the Globe Support the Elizabeth Colton Global Impact Fund
Elizabeth Colton with her daughter Ashley Hongisto in Albania in 2009	In honor of our founding board chair, please consider making a donation to theElizabeth Colton Global Impact Fund as a way to honor Elizabeth’s incredible legacy of generosity, innovation and leadership. The Elizabeth Colton Global Impact Fund will fuel IMOW’s growth through global initiatives including: Global Curators working on the ground to source women’s art, stories and social change ideas International events, installations and “pop up” museums Multi-lingual online exhibition content Creative campaigns on issues of international women’s human rights Help us honor Elizabeth’s enduring support and nurture her legacy through the Elizabeth Colton Global Impact Fund. Thank you for joining us in celebrating Elizabeth’s work with IMOW! Learn more and donate to the fund today>>
Documentary Film Screening & Discussion with Xoliswa Sithole
The International Museum of Women is proud to cosponsor this exciting event featuring South African filmmaker Xoliswa Sithole on May 12 at the World Affairs Council auditorium in San Francisco. Join Xoliswa, moderator Sarah Manyika, and the World Affairs Council for a screening of her recent work and a discussion about poverty in Africa and how she uses filmmaking to combat that poverty. Tickets are $15 for the public, but IMOW members are eligible for a discounted rate of $7. Purchase tickets and learn more>>