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New SentryMart TeleSentry is an innovative miniature emergency response system well suited for protection of women of all ages

HEBRON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: SentryMart today announced availability of TeleSentry(TM), an innovative new miniature emergency response system well suited for protection of women of all ages. TeleSentry, built to meet alarm industry standards, can get help anywhere in the USA 24/7/365 where there's T-Mobile 2G cellular service. SentryMart is a division of Target Microsystems, Inc.

Media Advisory: Report on Black Women in the U.S. and Georgia – Impact on Mid-Term 2014 Elections

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: According to a 2013 U.S. Census Bureau report, African American women outvoted every other demographic in the 2012 election so it is clear to the Black Women's Roundtable Public Policy Network (BWR), that Black women will play a significant role as major influencers in the midterm election. BWR recently released a national report, 'Black Women in the US 2014,' looking at the current condition of Black women across the country.<br/>

New book by East African sisters, Christine K. St. Vil and Julian B. Kiganda, is unique and practical guide to self...

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Coming on the heels of Lupita Nyong'o's rise to fame, 'Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12 Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want To Be' (ISBN: 9780996097802; Kkula Media; Paperback; May 13, 2014) written by East African sisters, Christine K. St. Vil and Julian B. Kiganda, pulls no punches, offering readers a unique and practical guide to self discovery and authentic living.

U.S. recognizes International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ NEWS: Today, John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State provided the following statement to the media: Eleven years ago, the United Nations...

Be the Sexiest Valentine's Day Gift for Your Lover with Sensual Lingerie

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: When you have two loved ones, a candle light, a bottle of champagne leading to a more intimate moment, one addition perfecting this moment would be to make the evening more sensual by the woman to slip into a sensual ware. Nothing says romance and IN LOVE like a sexy lingerie from Envy Corner.

E'Shee Clinical Esthetic announces launch of new eye cream product designed to target wrinkles

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: E'Shee Clinical Esthetic announced the launch of a new eye cream product that is designed to target wrinkles, sagging skin, dark circles and puffiness. But, unlike other eye creams, this Alpha and Omega Gene Therapy Eye Cream is a scientifically-advanced blend of innovative ingredients.

New Book by author Myrna Lovett announced, 'Miracle of Survival: A Childhood Without Amenities'

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A new book 'A Childhood Without Amenities: The Will To Survive' (ISBN: 9781478710127; Outskirts Press) by Myrna Lovett, was announced today. The author's most recent book to date is a 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the motivational and inspirational self-help category and is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

Women Leaders from Pacific Region to Participate in U.S. Program on Climate Change

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- From August 18 – 28, 2013, twelve women climate leaders from across the Pacific region will visit Washington, D.C., Pensacola,...

Eighth Annual Global Women Mentoring Partnership Kicks Off April 24

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Building on seven years of success through women-to-women mentoring, on April 24, 27 emerging leaders from around the world will...
Secretary of State John Kerry

U.S. Recognizes International Women's Day on March 8

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the following statement regarding International Women's Day: "On March 8, 2013, the...
U.S. Department of State

International Women in Action: Mentoring the Next Generation of Global Women Leaders

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State will bring 85 women and men from 57 countries to the United States March 4-22,...
Secretary of State John Kerry

On International Women's Day, U.S. Secretary Kerry will Honor 10 'Women of Courage'

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On Friday, March 8, Secretary of State John Kerry will honor 10 extraordinary women with the Secretary of State’s International...
U.S. Department of State

U.S. Delegation to the 57th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce the U.S. Delegation attending the 57th Session of the UN Commission...
U.S. Department of State

WEAmericas Small Grants Launch to recognize final awardees for Women's Entrepreneurship in the Americas

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer, Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson, and Executive Vice President of...
U.S. Department of State

TechWomen Gather in Jordan To Collaborate, Code, and Connect with American women mentors from the greater Silicon Valley area

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Fusing technology with efforts to empower women and girls, the U.S. Department of State announced today that participants of...
U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State Launches First Empowering Women and Girls through Sports Program of 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, with the arrival of 12 young female basketball players and two coaches from Senegal, the U.S. Department of State...
U.S. Department of State

Grants to Address Gender-Based Violence as Part of the Global HIV Response

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and World AIDS Day, Ambassador-at-large for Global...
U.S. Department of State

TechWomen 2012 'Tech for Social Good' Discussion @ New America Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that the 2012 TechWomen international exchange participants...
U.S. Department of State

President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief Announces $5 Million for Together for Girls Partnership

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On July 25th at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Ambassador Eric Goosby announced...
U.S. Department of State

U.S. Department of State Launches 'Empowering Women and Girls through Sports' Photo Contest on ExchangesConnect

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs launched today the "Empowering Women and Girls through Sports"...
U.S. Department of State

TechGirls: U.S. Empowering Girls in the Middle East and North Africa through Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that the inaugural group of TechGirls –...
Hillary Rodham Clinton

U.S. Department of State Announces International Exchange to Connect Women Entrepreneurs in the Americas

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Recognizing that investing in women-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is one of the best ways to accelerate economic and social growth, the U.S. Department of State announced today an international exchange that brings 34 women entrepreneurs to the United States to develop business networks with their U.S. colleagues.
Hillary Rodham Clinton

U.S. Department of State's TechWomen Initiative Now Accepting Applications for American Mentors

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that TechWomen – an international exchange that uses technology as a means to empower women and girls worldwide – is now accepting applications from American women in the technology sector to serve as professional and cultural mentors.

US Dept. of State, the George W. Bush Institute, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the Joint U.N. Programme on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State, the George W. Bush Institute, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) will today announce Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon, an innovative partnership to leverage public and private investment in global health to combat cervical and breast cancer.

Together for Girls Public-Private Partnership, Discuss Efforts to Fight Gender-Based Violence

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On September 22, the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in collaboration with the Office of Global Women’s...

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