On March 19th, I was honoured to give the keynote speech at the 5th Annual Hands of Hope Luncheon for Rising International. Rising International is an incredible organization that seeks to eliminate extreme poverty in the world through the economic empowerment of women in some of the world’s poorest countries. I love the layered effect, [...]

In 1946, the United Nations Economic and Social Counsel established the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and in February of 1947, an all female delegation of 15 government representatives met to discuss the issue of gender inequality and how to promote women’s rights worldwide. Since then, the CSW has continued to meet every [...]

March 8th is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate women’s economic, political and social achievements. Needless to say this is a big day in the ZEHNER household! Had I not just, and I mean JUST, gotten back from a 3 day Women Moving Millions Board Retreat in San Diego, and [...]