Who We Are
НАПРЯМИ
● Адвокація створення комплексної ефективної системи захисту від дискримінації та протидії ЗҐН● Сприяннязахисту і протидії дискримінації та злочинів на грунті ненависті● Навчання створенню і впровадженню політик рівності
ІСТОРІЯ СТВОРЕННЯ
At the New York conference, the majority of participants appealed to create an active platform to develop the exchange of data, experience, and best practices in the area of economic empowerment of women. In response, US women made a joint commitment to create an online platform for women's economic empowerment.
American Women's Community was founded by Lisa Shimmer, a prominent women's movement leader. Since its establishment, AWC has evolved into a worldwide community with almost a million viewers and more than 20,500+ dedicated and enthusiastic women and men from the public sector, civil society, academic community, administrations, and international institutions from over 100 countries. AWC has also created a worldwide network of 400+ dynamic and influential stakeholders for the economic empowerment of women from more than 70 countries. Altogether, we are committed to take action and make a change to the economic empowerment across the world.
МІСІЯ
We aim to enable women to fully realize their potential, encouraging both men and women to become advocates, creators of changes, and leaders of their communities. We provide them with the needed resources, capabilities, and a worldwide online platform that promotes networking, training, and exchange of experience.
PRINCIPLES
We offer several main steps to help empower women in the social community, business, and marketplace.
Treat all women and men fairly at work – we say no to discrimination.
Establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all women and men employees.
Promote education and training of women of different ages.
Promote equality through community initiatives and advocacy.
Measure and publicly report on progress to achieve our main goals.
OUR TEAM
Together we encourage both men and women to become advocates, creators of changes, and leaders of their communities.
Lisa Shimmer
Director
Lisa is a forward thinker when it comes to women's empowerment. As a Director at American Women's Community, Lisa stands upon women's rights through continuous education and vocational job training.
Helen Taylor
Coordinator
Helen is a Coordinator at American Women's Community for Europe and Central Asia. She specializes mainly in long-term cooperation with the private sector and universities.
Madeline Hunter
Program Director
Madeline is responsible for program management at the American Women's Community. Prior to joining our team, she has worked on defending human rights and strengthening social justice institutions.
Rebecca Bell
Director
Rebecca is the Manager of the American Women's Community. She began consulting for our platform in January 2018. Rebecca has been working for more than eighteen years on the women's economic empowerment challenges.
Elizabeth Smith
Policy Specialist
Liz envisions a world where no woman or girl is left behind, therefore in her work, she is focusing on capacity building for the 21st-century job market; she strives to change the world of labor for the better creating equal opportunities for everyone.
Ann Meyers
Region Coordinator
Ann is the Regional Coordinator for Europe and Central Asia. She pays special attention to building partnerships with the public sector, universities, and other organizations fighting for women's entrepreneurial and financial independence.
CAREERS
WANT TO WORK WITH US?
Submit a CV and a cover letter by e-mail, specify your desired position in the title, and send it all to American Women's Community Human Resources at amoc.liame%40cw
WHY EMPOWER WOMEN?
Because we clearly understand that if girls and women have equal opportunities to learn, grow, work and communicate with others, they will be capable to fully realize their potential. Because every voice matters and each idea matters. Because together, we can build a better world for everybody. And we start right now.