empowering women through education maria jose landeira oestergaard international president 2014 -...
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- Empowering women through education Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard International President 2014 - 2016
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- Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy. Mission statement
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- Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Zontas Vision
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- Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Zontas Vision Education
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- EDUCATION $1 investment $10-15 return Education is the SINGLE BEST investment countries can make towards building prosperous, healthy and equitable societies.
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- Is it just EDUCATION? Equal access Non-discriminatory Human rights approach 1 2 3
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- guaranteeing equal access to education for girls and boys regardless of marital or parental status. LAWS & POLICIES through and in education: Learning of human rights, Respect of human rights, Practice of human rights within the education system HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH
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- What does Zonta do? Prevention of the root causes of inequality and violence against women through education. 1 ZISVAW: Zontas International Strategies to eradicate Violence Against Women and children
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- What does Zonta do? Zontas International Service and ZISVAW 1 projects include educational aspects. 1 ZISVAW: Zontas International Strategies to eradicate Violence Against Women and children
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- Amelia Earhart Fellowship Women pursuing Ph.D./Doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences/engineering. Since 1938, ZI has awarded 1,438 AE Fellowships. 35 US$10,000 Fellowships are awarded each year to recipients from all over the world. ZIs educational programs
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- Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Since 1998, 347 Scholarships awarded to women pursuing undergraduate or masters degrees in business management. 12 international scholarships of US$7,000 each 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,000 each ZIs educational programs
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- Young Women in Public Affairs Award Since 1990, 721 awards given to young women age 16-19 who demonstrate commitment to leadership in public policy, government and volunteer organizations. 10 international awards of US$4,000 each. 32 district/region scholarships of US$1,000 each ZIs educational programs
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- Zonta International Educational Programs Is it just the money?
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- Eesha Choudhari. Now studying at Standford University, USA
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- 3 Things To Remember Education empowers Knowledge Financial Self Sufficiency Self Conficence