NCWUS

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN

OF THE

UNITED STATES

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ABOUT US

The National Council of Women of the United States, Inc. is a diverse coalition of individual members and women’s organizations who work collectively to address the concerns of women in pursuit of social, economic and political equality.

Founded on March 31, 1888 during a conference in Washington, DC by Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, May Wright Sewall, Julia Ward Howe and Elizabeth Cady Staton, these women of vision and strong humanitarian conviction used their collective strength to start a sisterhood of women regardless of race, creed or religion. Since its founding, NCW/US has played a pivotal role in serving as a clearinghouse of information between its members and public policy.

In addition to its domestic programming, NCW/US is a founding member of the International Council of Women and this affiliation connects National Councils of Women across the globe. This assembly is strengthened when matters of concern to women crosses international borders.

The Council annually serves as host to hundreds of women from all over the world, introducing them to the United Nations as an organized body of 193 member states with many Commissions, Conventions, and Treaties that impact the lives of women and children everywhere. The Council’s work with the United Nations, specifically, addresses the issues affecting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Today, The National Council of Women of the United States is the oldest non-sectarian organization of women in America and continues the work of the original founders to realize the full participation by women in every aspect of society.

NCW/US is an accredited non-governmental organization with the United Nations' Department of Public Information and has enjoyed Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations since 1999. Mrs. Saideh A. Browne is currently serving as the organization’s 40th elected President.

President's Message

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A special 2017 greeting to our members, United Nations partners, supporters and friends ~

As we usher in the new year and a new administration in Washington, DC I have reaffirmed my commitment to all women across America and around the world: matters of concern to women is my daily priority.

2017 is going to be our best year ever! We will continue to fight for gender equality and the empowerment and education of women and girls.

Utilizing the framework of the United Nations' seventeen sustainable development goals we will keep working and raising our collective voices on behalf of the next generation of women and girls.

I'm looking forward to what we can accomplish together.

Sincerely,

Saideh Browne

President

OUR KEY Program

CLEAN WATER FOR FLINT

Experts on extreme poverty, housing, and water and sanitation with the United Nations have called for immediate action for what they have deemed human rights concerns over the Flint water crisis.

We believe this is of concern to not just women, but the families in Flint, Michigan and the community at large. Our organization is working with grassroots organizations to deliver water, supplies and aid to the families in need.

Please make a donation to support our work on behalf of the families in Flint, Michigan.

OTHER Programs

2017 International Literacy Awareness Celebration and Awards Ceremony

will take place in New York City on

Thursday, April 6, 2017

ATTORNEYS

On behalf of the National Council of Women of the United States you are cordially invited to submit your book for award consideration in our 2016 International Literacy Awareness Celebration and Awards Ceremony taking place at 6pm on September 8, 2016 at 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017.

In 1965, the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared September 8th to be International Literacy Day. Since this proclamation, schools, communities and organizations across America and around the world have used this day to raise awareness about this important human right.

We have a history of literacy awareness from our Books to Malawi project where, with our corporate partner UPS, delivered over 40,000 books to Malawi to our domestic literacy programs to rural schools in need of educational assistance. Almost 775 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women; 60.7 million children attend school irregularly or drop out. This special event is an example of our effort to decrease those alarming rates. Click to watch the video >>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo34eym2hRY

This is a wonderful opportunity to have your published book or article acknowledged by us with an award. Below, you will find the submission guidelines as well as the relevant information for your consideration. We look forward to your participation in this wondrous homage to the United Nations’ International Literacy Day celebration on

The National Council of Women's 2016 International Literacy Awareness Celebration and Awards Ceremony

Our theme is “A Woman’s Wisdom”

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

OUR GOAL
To recognize literacy as a human right and unpack the gifts of female authors who amplify the rich stories of women. Our event promotes literacy awareness, gives exposure to women writers and authors, and shines a light on their stories. Each year a diverse group of community leaders committed to literature, language, and the arts plans the event and awards outstanding achievement in literacy awareness.

AWARD CATEGORIES

The 2017 National Council of Women Award for Literary Excellence in Women’s Empowerment

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Fiction

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Poetry

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Children and Young Adult Stories

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Biography/Memoir

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Historical Fiction

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Romance

The 2017 National Council of Women Literary Award for Excellence in Short Stories/Anthology

JUDGING GUIDELINES

Submissions will be reviewed by industry professionals, publishers, bloggers, book club presidents, publicist, editors, agents, and the NCWUS staff. We will supply each author’s confirmation of their participation with a formal letter as well as our logo that can be placed on their website or on their social media. The evaluation team will choose the top 5 books in each category then apply the following criteria to determine a winner:

• Fair, Accurate and Inclusive Representations

• Originality

• Impact

• Cultural Responsibility/Integrity

• Overall Quality

Submission Guidelines

There is a $100 non-refundable processing fee for your submission. Authors wishing to submit multiple titles please include an additional $35 for each subsequent title.

Once the appropriate submission fee has been made, please email the following, for each title to be considered to NCWUS1888@gmail.com:

A synopsis of your book in pdf. format
Author biography
A one page summary sheet of your book; photo of the cover; author’s name (along with the names of other contributing authors, if applicable); publisher’s information (even if the book is self-published); publication date, ISBN information and the retail and wholesale costs of the book.

Mail a hard copy of each title to National Council of Women of the United States

777 United Nations Plaza, New York, New York 10017 (if you are submitting multiple titles please package them together, do not send them individually).

Key Dates:

January 16, 2017 – Submissions Open and Social media begins

February 13, 2017 – Submission closes

February 17, 2017 – Review of Submissions and selection of nominees

February 27, 2017 – Announcement of Nominees

February 27, 2017 – Traditional media and author interviews begin

March 6, 2017 – Select Winners and contact authors/publishing houses (winners will be kept confidential from public and announced at awards ceremony)

March 6, 2017 – Social Media continues until after awards ceremony

April 6, 2017– The “Awareness Celebration” and Awards Ceremony

Thank you for your anticipated participation in this historic event.