Author Archive

Eve Ensler – Honor a Woman Who Dared

By NCJW at 23 March, 2010, 12:40 pm

Eve Ensler, playwright, performer, and activist, is the author of The Vagina Monologues. Her experience performing The Vagina Monologues inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.

Ms. Ensler has devoted her life to stopping violence, envisioning a planet in which women and girls will be free to thrive, rather than merely survive. The Vagina Monologues is based on Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women. With humor and grace the piece celebrates women’s’ sexuality and strength.

Videos from Washington Institute 2010, Day 3

By NCJW at 23 March, 2010, 11:37 am

See what NCJW WIX attendees are saying about Washington Institute: Christine Stone, NCJW Pittsburgh Section Cyndi Wolfson, NCJW Chicago North Shore Section Toni Scherzer, NCJW Cleveland Section

NCJW and Global Violence Against Women

By NCJW at 22 March, 2010, 3:48 pm

Sunday evening delegates heard a more sobering though hopeful discussion of the status of women’s progress around the world from Melanne Verveer, US Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues. Verveer was appointed by President Obama as the first such ambassador in our nation’s history. She outlined the growing understanding worldwide of the critical role played by [...]

Videos from Washington Institute 2010, Day 1

By NCJW at 22 March, 2010, 11:15 am

Bobbie Shkolnik, NCJW Columbus Section

Higher Ground: NCJW’s Domestic Violence Campaign Launched!

By NCJW at 22 March, 2010, 10:32 am

Higher Ground: NCJW’s Domestic Violence Campaign is a national effort to end domestic violence by improving the economic status of women. Grounded in the understanding that economic security is critical to women’s safety, Higher Ground educates and mobilizes advocates, community-members, and decision-makers to promote progressive policy solutions that champion women’s economic autonomy.

An Inspiring and Energetic Opening for Washington Institute 2010

By NCJW at 21 March, 2010, 10:39 am

On Sunday at midday, the sound of the shofar signaled the start of NCJW’s 2010 Washington Institute as delegates gathered for an opening plenary packed with energy and inspiration. NCJW President Nancy Ratzan invoked the tenacity of change to rally NCJW members to action, pointing to NCJW’s persistent leadership advocating for progressive change since 1893. [...]

Take Action at WIX

By NCJW at 26 January, 2010, 7:24 pm

Every three years, NCJW brings advocates from across the country to Washington, DC, for Washington Institute. At this exciting event, individuals from all over the US meet with our nation’s leaders to promote progressive social change. Past participants have called the experience of sharing NCJW’s priorities with elected leaders “exciting,” “empowering,” and “inspiring.” Washington Institute [...]

Lilly Ledbetter – Honor a Woman Who Dared

By NCJW at 16 January, 2010, 9:23 pm

Lilly Ledbetter, a manager at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant in Gadsden, Alabama, took her quest for equal pay all the way to the Supreme Court. When the Court decided against her — changing the way that equal pay cases are handled for everyone — Lilly Ledbetter courageously fought with the help of NCJW [...]

Ambassador Melanne Verveer

By NCJW at 1 January, 2010, 10:38 am

In her capacity as director of the Department of State’s new office on Global Women’s Issues, Ambassador Verveer coordinates foreign policy issues and activities relating to the political, economic and social advancement of women around the world.

Christina Tchen, Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

By NCJW at 31 December, 2009, 10:48 am

Christina Tchen was previously a partner in corporate litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. In that capacity, Tchen represented public agencies in state and federal class actions, including the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the Illinois Department of Public Aid, and the Chicago Housing Authority. Tchen is the recipient of [...]