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  1. Women and Girls Lead Takes on Violence in 16 Days

    November 13, 2012

    From November 25 to December 10, Women and Girls Lead joins its partners in 16 Days of Action to eliminate gender-based violence. The 2012 global campaign focuses on the effects of militarism on women and girls.Violence against women and girls is a global crisis that cuts across all countries, classes and cultures, touching the lives of women and girls in…

  2. Inspired by Solar Mamas, Women in Haiti Transform Lives

    November 12, 2012

    A Women and Girls Lead Spotlight Siiri Morley & Elvire Eugene at AFASDA safe houseThis week's broadcast of Solar Mamas inspired us to catch up with Women and Girls Lead partner Siiri Morley, founder of Prosperity Candle. Siiri recently traveled to Haiti to launch an economic development program to train women in candle making. Just like in Solar…

  3. The ITVS Indie Roundup

    November 12, 2012

    A curated list of indie news and recommendations from ITVS’s Rebecca Huval. Can’t let go of election excitement? Here are 12 movies about elections that deserve a close rewatching, including The Manchurian Candidate (1962, 2004) and Milk (2008)/The Times of Harvey Milk (1984). What a week for festivals! New York’s DOC NYC, an all-nonfiction fest Nov.…

  4. ITVS Documentaries at IDFA 2012

    November 7, 2012

    A record 17 ITVS documentaries will screen at IDFA 2012 (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam), including 8 films from Why Poverty? Check out the IDFA films below and join us in congratulating all the filmmakers! Why Poverty? is a project from ITVS’s Global Perspectives Project in partnership with STEPS International 70 international…

  5. Solar Mamas Makes Waves in Philadelphia

    November 5, 2012

    The screening of Solar Mamas held at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (BMFI) on Saturday, November 3, was a huge success for the ITVS Community Cinema program. ITVS National Engagement Consultant Sara Zia Ebrahimi gave us this rundown of events as they unfolded in Philadelphia, PA. Solar Mamas premieres tonight (November 5) on Independent Lens 10 PM (check…

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