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Soledad O'Brien to Host The Women's Media Center 2018 Women's Media Awards Oct 18, 2018

The WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER announces their host and honorees for the 2018 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS, to be held on November 1st, at Capitale in New York City. More →

Robin Roberts Presented With Award By Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Sep 13, 2018

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) partnered with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to host the 5th annual BJKLI Symposium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the US Open and 45 years of equal prize money at the US Open. More →

Serena and Venus Williams Join Advisory Board of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Apr 12, 2018

Tennis icons and equal rights champions, Serena and Venus Williams have joined the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) advisory board, it was announced today. More →

Female Leaders Add Voices To New Campaign Feb 1, 2018

As Hollywood declares ’Time’s Up’, female leaders from around the world are adding their voices to calls for bolder steps towards inclusion, to create a shared future for all. More →

Hillary Rodham Clinton To Receive WMC Wonder Woman Award At Women's Media Awards Oct 24, 2017

The Women's Media Center will honor Hillary Clinton with its first ever WMC Wonder Woman Award at the Women’s Media Awards on October 26 at a gala at the Capitale in New York City. 

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Ashley Judd To Receive WMC Speaking Truth To Power Award Oct 16, 2017

The Women's Media Center will honor Ashley Judd with the WMC Speaking Truth to Power Award at the Women’s Media Awards on October 26 at Capitale in New York City. More →

Women's Media Center Announces Honorees For 2017 Women's Media Awards Oct 4, 2017

The Women's Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2017 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on October 26, at Capitale in New York City. More →

Emma Stone Attends Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Luncheon Sep 25, 2017

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) last week convened leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour on the importance of equity, inclusion and the power of the individual to make change. More →

Global Goals Awards Honor Champions For Women's And Girls' Rights Sep 26, 2016

The first annual UNICEF Global Goals Awards last week honoured a lawyer who fights against child marriage in Tanzania, a Syrian teen and Olympic swimmer who saved fellow refugees from drowning, and an organization that brings health care to vulnerable girls and women in Pakistan. More →

Cyndi Lauper Honored At Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Symposium Dec 11, 2015

This week, legendary sports icon and human rights advocate, Billie Jean King gathered leaders across sectors to elevate the conversation on inclusive leadership at the second annual Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) Symposium. More →

Marlo Thomas To Be Honored At Women's Media Awards, Special Appearance By Amy Schumer Oct 5, 2015

The Women's Media Center announces its honorees for The 2015 Women’s Media Awards on Thursday November 5th at Capitale in New York City. More →

Support The Global Goals With Radio Everyone Sep 29, 2015

On 25th September at the UN, 193 world leaders adopted the Global Goals, a series of 17 ambitious goals to end poverty, fight inequality & injustice and tackle climate change for everyone by 2030. More →

Christiane Amanpour Named As UNESCO Ambassador Apr 30, 2015

The United Nations agency mandated to promote and protect press freedom worldwide has named renowned journalist and CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour its Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety. More →

Martha Stewart To Emcee New York Women In Communications Matrix Awards Apr 8, 2015

New York Women in Communications will present the 2015 Matrix Awards on Monday, April 27 to honor six extraordinary women who have made significant contributions and established themselves within the communications industry. More →

Women's Media Center Live With Robin Morgan Returns To Radio Sep 5, 2014

The third season of “Women’s Media Center Live with Robin Morgan” debuts Saturday, Sept. 6, announcing its new syndication partnership with AirPlay Direct, which is now distributing the weekly radio show to over 9000 broadcasters and radio members around the world. More →

Stars Support Children Of Syria On Third Anniversary Of Conflict Mar 16, 2014

March 15 marked the third anniversary of the outbreak of conflict in Syria, and a number of stars used the occasion to hit their social media sites and call their fans to help the children who are suffering. More →

Bruce Springsteen And Roger Waters Stand Up For Heroes Nov 11, 2013

The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival presented Stand Up for Heroes last week in New York City, which featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen More →

International Women's Media Foundation Presents 2013 Courage In Journalism Awards Oct 22, 2013

Christiane Amanpour (CNN) and Cynthia McFadden (ABC News) will co-host the 2013 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented by the International Women’s Media Foundation. More →

CNN Shines Spotlight On Child Stunting Oct 31, 2012

CNN has partnered with UNICEF to put the international spotlight on the global crisis of stunting, or low height for age in children. About 165 million children under the age of five suffer from stunting, with more than 90% of them living in Africa and Asia. More →

Celebrity Women Deliver At Empowerment Conference Jun 7, 2010

Ashley Judd, Annie Lennox and Christy Turlington will be featured celebrity speakers at this year’s Women Deliver conference in Washington. More →

Celebrities And TV News Heavyweights Donate To Diversity In Journalism Sep 21, 2009

A teen pop rock idol, country superstars, and internationally renowned television journalists are contributing to an online auction for the NPC Scholarship Fund to promote diversity in newsrooms. Sponsored by The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the charity auction offers opportunities to bid on celebrity memorabilia and win “experience” visits with America’s most-influential news personalities from nationally-recognized news shows. More →

Springsteen Raises Cash For Veterans Nov 10, 2008

Bruce Springsteen helped raise over $100,000 for wounded war veterans on Wednesday at the 2nd annual Stand Up for Heroes: A Benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation More →