Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, dies at 96

Naomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, dies at 96

Unsung for seven decades, the real Rosie the Riveter was a Bay Area woman named Naomi Parker Fraley. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 20-year-old Naomi went to work at the Naval Air Station in Alameda, among the first of some 3,000 women to do war work there. She was assigned to the machine shop, where her duties included drilling, patching airplane wings and, fittingly, riveting. It was there that the Acme photographer captured Naomi Parker, her hair done up in a bandanna for safety, at her lathe.

Mayon Volcano Spews Ash and Lava, More Than 56,000 Have Fled

Mayon Volcano Spews Ash and Lava, More Than 56,000 Have Fled

The Philippines' most active volcano spewed fountains of red-hot lava and massive ash plumes anew Tuesday in a dazzling but increasingly dangerous eruption that has sent more than 56,000 villagers fleeing to evacuation centers. Lava fountains gushed up 700 meters (2,300 feet) above Mount Mayon's crater and ash plumes rose up to 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) Monday night. At least three major blasts followed Tuesday, including an explosion at nightfall that was capped by one of the most massive lava displays since the volcano started acting up more than a week ago, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.

National Women's History Project 2018 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

National Women's History Project 2018 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities

To help encourage year-long celebration of the 2018 theme NEVERTHELESS SHE PERSISTED, Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the National Women's History Project is hosting two Honoree luncheons and publishing a 2018 Honoree Tribute Magazine. Support women whose determined persistence has help create a better world today!

Save the Date! Join close the gap CA for Literature Leadership & Lunch

Save the Date! Join close the gap CA for Literature Leadership & Lunch

Save the date for close the gap CA's Literature Leadership & Lunch celebrating women writers, leaders and thinkers on 23 March, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Palo Alto JCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303.

WEDO presents the Women's Rights & Climate Finance Webinar Series

WEDO presents the Women's Rights & Climate Finance Webinar Series

On Thursday, 1 February 2018 at 9.00 EST/ 15.00 CET, WEDO invites you to the second session of a five part series on women's rights and climate finance, aiming to build knowledge and power to ensure finance flows are benefiting local women's groups, responding to community needs and respecting human rights.This session will provide an overview of how gender equality has been mainstreamed into global climate finance mechanisms, including a deep dive on gender considerations under the Green Climate Fund by Liane Schalatek of the Heinrich Boell Foundation - North America.

TOWNS Awardees Express Support for Maria Ressa and Rappler

TOWNS Awardees Express Support for Maria Ressa and Rappler

The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) Awardees express their support for Maria Ressa (Global FWN100™ '14) and Rappler in light of the Security and Exchange Commission's decision to revoke the news outlet Rappler’s license for allegedly violating ownership rules.

How Women Give Presents the Inaugural Spotlight Awards Gala for Women Leading in Film, Philanthropy, and Social Justice

How Women Give Presents the Inaugural Spotlight Awards Gala for Women Leading in Film, Philanthropy, and Social Justice

Join How Women Give at the Inaugural Spotlight Awards Gala for Women Leading in Film, Philanthropy, and Social Justice on February 1, 2018 at the Herbst Theatre, San Francisco. The Spotlight Awards were created to honor those courageous leaders reshaping the landscape for women and girls. 

Nominate an Outstanding Filipino Individual or Organization for the 2018 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas!

Nominate an Outstanding Filipino Individual or Organization for the 2018 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas!

The Presidential Awards are being organized by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) in partnership with the Philippine Embassies and Consulates General around the world to recognize the exemplary achievements and significant role of overseas Filipinos in national development.The Presidential Awards highlight the time-honored Filipino values of PAKIPAGKAPWA, PAGTUTULUNGAN and PAGKAKAISA.