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Nonprofits and NGOs Celebrate International Women's Day

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Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? The United Nations has chosen the theme of, "Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls," for this year's International Women's Day. The film is being presented by Fathom Events, CARE , ONE , and the U.N.

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Wangari Maathai, Dining for Women & LA

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Marsha Wallace, the founder of Dining for Women , contacted me after reading some of the posts I had written about Dining for Women here and on BlogHer , and invited my husband and I to be Dining for Women's guest at the event. For $27/month you provide one woman with the funds for basic necessities for her family and for job training.

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Women Rise Up Against War: Rae Abileah of CODEPINK

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Today, March 8th, is International Women's Day. CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. Find contact info for your elected leaders at www.house.gov and www.senate.gov. Check it out.

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