Myanmar's Supreme Court rejected Friday an appeal by pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to overturn her house arrest. | read more
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Mastermind with Passion & Purpose
February 25th, 2010 by Connected TeamThe beauty of mastermind groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. Mastermind group members act as catalysts for growth, devil's advocates and supportive colleagues. The power of the Mastermind comes when we all work together to help one another grow our businesses. This is the essence and value of mastermind groups. | read more

International Women's Day 2010
February 25th, 2010 by Connected TeamIn 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Two years later, in December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with their historical and national traditions. For the United Nations, International Women's Day has been observed on 8 March since 1975. The Day is traditionally marked with a message from the Secretary-General. | read more

Women's Festival Santa Barbara
February 22nd, 2010 by Connected TeamWomen's Festival was created by co-founders Patty DeDominic and Mary Schnack to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day. The expo and conference, is an inspirational event to address the issues facing women today in an interactive, multi-cultural, and entertaining format - providing fertile ground for networking, referrals, and resource sharing. | read more

Impact of the Economic Crisis on Microfinance
February 17th, 2010 by Connected TeamGender & Development Journal Seeks Information on the Impact of the Economic Crisis on Microfinance Lending to Poor Women in Development Countries. | read more

CARTIER SEEKS EXCEPTIONAL ENTREPRENEURS
February 16th, 2010 by Connected TeamRecognising entrepreneurs as having "the audacity to create, innovate and imagine the future," the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards aim to support female entrepreneurs who have just set up their own companies. | read more

Women in Afghanistan & Talibans
February 12th, 2010 by Connected TeamAFGHANISTAN - ANY AGREEMENT WITH TALIBAN MUST INCLUDE WOMEN'S RIGHTS UN CEDAW COMMITTEE | read more

Amazing Woman's Day Toronto, Canada
February 12th, 2010 by Connected Team"Amazing Woman's Day Launches International Women's Outreachin Toronto, Canada March 5-6." "It is time for Canadian women to unleash our real wealth, to share our authenticpotential, and create cooperative business," says Amanda Willett, Executive Director ofAmazing Woman's Day Toronto. Amazing Woman's Day 2010 provides the platform tomake this possible. | read more

Costa Rica First Woman President
February 9th, 2010 by Connected TeamLaura Chinchilla, a protege of Nobel peace laureate President Oscar Arias, won a landslide victory in Costa Rica's election on Sunday to become the country's first woman to be elected president. | read more

NAWBO Nominations Open!
February 4th, 2010 by Connected TeamThe National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) in USA propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power worldwide by: Strengthening the wealth creating capacity of our members and promoting economic development within the entrepreneurial community Creating innovative and effective change in the business culture Building strategic alliances, coalitions and affiliations Transforming public policy and influencing opinion makers | read more



