The Time is Now
for Generation Equality and the end of violence against women.
Bring some friends and join us for o
ur
local
GCC initiative and largest fundraiser of the year:
Walk With Us
A community walk to support UN Women programs to end violence.
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The Gulf Coast Chapter is proud to present
our 21st
Through Women's Eyes
International Film Festival
March 6, 7 and 8
- For our 21st year, TWE kicks-off with an Opening Night Party March 6 at Burns Court Cinema followed by two days of films at Regal Hollywood 11 Cinemas on Main Street, Sarasota.
- TWE is thrilled to introduce a new Emerging Filmmakers Showcase on Saturday night, March 7. In post-film panel discussions, filmmakers will share their experiences.
- Celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) Sunday, March 8, along with our Fabulous Filmmakers' Reception, this year with an awards ceremony. IWD, celebrated globally for more than 100 years, highlights the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - a perfect complement to our filmmakers' reception and panel discussion.
Locally, GCC is one of the only organizations to celebrate IWD.
- And for our long-time Through Women's Eyes supporters...YES! We have a new logo that is as dynamic and contemporary as our film festival.
Each year, TWE has a fantastic showing with sold-out films, a growing and enthusiastic fan base, and incredible support from the community and local media. YOUR support helps
GCC
and UN Women make cities more livable, encourages women to achieve economic freedom, builds political leadership skills, and ends violence against women and girls.
A sneak peak at two of our films:
"Driving Lessons"
According to the laws of Iran, Bahareh must have her traditional, chauvinistic husband accompany her to driving lessons so she and her instructor will not be alone.
"Cargo"
On 26 August 2015, a human trafficker convoy transports 71 refugees in a truck through Hungary and lets them suffocate to death. The true story is based on the cell phone protocols of the human traffickers published in 2017.
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Local UN Women USA Partnerships
GCC is Teaming Up With
Donate now to support dads - and HeForShe - here in Sarasota
GCC and Second Chance Last Opportunity (SCLO) are hosting a HeForShe dinner dance, a program encouraging men - fathers, uncles, stepfathers, brothers - to support the aspirations and gender equality of the young women in their lives.
This February dinner/dance will engage SCLO community members to be supportive male role models and advocate for gender equality as well as celebrate the aspirations of young women. To learn more about SCLO: secondchancelastopportunity.org
We need your help. Our effort is modest but, with your help, our impact will be huge! Get HeForShe moving by supporting this important Sarasota event!
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TOGETHER.
SHAPING THE FUTURE.
GCC
2019-2020 SEASON
January 26, Sunday:
Community Conversation on the Environment and Gender
2 p.m. at Bookstore1, Sarasota
February 1, Saturday:
Walk With Us
Community walk to raise awareness about violence against women and girls
9 a.m. at Payne Park, Sarasota
February 29, Saturday:
A HeForShe Community Event with
Second Chance Last Opportunity
March 6,7,8, Weekend:
Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival
International Women's Day Celebration
Gulf Coast Chapter Book Club
This active book club meets every second Monday at the Sarasota North County Library from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Leita Kaldi Davis, [email protected].
Book Selections:
January Laila Lalami. "The Other Americans" (Morocco/USA)
February Olga Tokarczuk, "Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead" (Nobel Prize recipient, 2019)
About Your Donations
UN WOMEN is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
UN Women supports global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programs and services needed to implement these standards.
UN Women stands behind women's equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas:
- increasing women's leadership and participation
- ending violence against women
- engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes
- enhancing women's economic empowerment
- making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting
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Your Gulf Coast Chapter
For more information, click here:
Interested in becoming a member of or participating in the local work of the Gulf Coast Chapter?
For membership, contact Cathy Berna
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