Global network and regional engagementglobal network and regional engagement programs encompass regional fellowships and network initiatives that link thousands of pioneering women leaders and our allies in local communities and across borders to catalyze global change. Voices against violence: the gender based violence global initiative: the voices against violence: the gender based violence initiative is designed to ensure that survivors of gender-based violence (gbv) and harmful traditional practices around the world have better access to services, protection and the justice they deserve. The initiative implements comprehensive activities to address the following objectives: survivors of extreme forms of gbv have increased access to global resources that allow them to address their urgent needs in the aftermath of violence or the threat of violence; survivors of gbv have improved protections and access to justice, and civil society organizations (csos) have access to resources to advocate on behalf of survivors; and an international network is established to serve as a focal point and coordinate efforts around gbv. Survivors May receive short-term assistance to support immediate, short-term needs in the aftermath of violence. The voices against violence consortium also serves as a global focal point for coordinating urgent responses to survivors by working with other leading organizations. In 2021, vital voices provided urgent assistance to support more than 910 survivors of gbv worldwide and supported over 15,000 individuals through additional programming. Afghan women's fund: in 2021 through the emergency fund for afghan women, vital voices with their partner coalition worked together to meet the critical needs of the most at-risk women leaders, human rights defenders, journalists, politicians, and other leaders evacuating them and their families; providing for their mid-term support to address urgent basic needs; and planning for their long-term resettlement. The response included the following actions:1) evacuations out of afghanistan coordinating efforts and collaborating in real-time with humanitarian organizations, governments, security, and many other partners to provide safe passage for afghan women and their families out of the country. This includes setting up safe houses, arranging secure transit and airport gate access, obtaining passports and e-visas, and other critical logistics. We are looking into any and all options, and working with one another to share strategies and coordinate on evacuation flights. This is an ongoing effort. 2) immediate needs in transition locations working with governments and local organizations to meet the basic needs for evacuated women and their families in countries that have agreed to host them during this transition. We have activated our global network of 18,000 women leaders from 184 countries and other local partners to address basic critical needs such as shelter, food, clothing, childcare, healthcare, covid-19 prevention and treatment, psychosocial and trauma support, and other human rights needs. 3) long-term resettlement and ongoing support: coordinate on the long-term resettlement of afghan women and their families, providing the assistance, resources, and trusted networks needed to live full and prosperous lives, free from oppression. Vv will also work with these women leaders to be the voice for those who remain in afghanistan, keeping the fight for women's rights alive and amplifying their calls to action.To date vv has supported the evacuation of 1100 at high-risk women and their family members, of which around 900 have reached their final destination.Vv100 initiative: in 2016, vital voices convened the most exceptional 100 women in the vital voices global leadership network through a strategic partnership with johnson & johnson. For the vv100 strategic gathering, participants came together in half moon bay, california, for a four-day program of individualized capacity building, including johnson & johnson's human performance institute; sharing of best practices across the network and problem-solving among network peers; and partnering with vital voices to galvanize the larger global leadership network. Building on the outcomes of the vv100 strategic gathering, vital voices in partnership with johnson & johnson designed the vv100 initiative, an ongoing an ongoing initiative to develop tailored support to enable the vv100 women to achieve their bold and innovative visions for changing their communities and countries. In 2021, we implemented several virtual programs within this initiative to continue providing individualized capacity building and support to vv100 leaders as the covid-19 pandemic continued. We created the vital voices speaker bureau, a collection of network members featured as speakers on particular subjects. Our goal was to facilitate speaking opportunities for vv100 network members, connect them to more media opportunities and amplify their leadership voices. We designed and implemented the vv100 peer mentorship program that enabled them to connect with one another on specific leadership and organizational challenges. Each peer group discussed challenges from fundraising and program design, to building a personal brand and addressing burnout and wellness. This virtual program included workshops and discussions facilitated by vital voices, as well as self-paced activities for each peer group. We also designed and implemented the vv100 virtual scopeathon program building on the success of the previous year's program, which was designed to address a specific challenge facing the vv100 women and the organizations they work with by tapping into the expertise of j&j employees around the world through the formation of consulting groups. Global leadership awards honoree program: each year, vital voices hosts the global leadership awards, honoring unsung heroes and courageous leaders working to strengthen democracy, increase economic opportunity and protect human rights in communities around the world. The global leadership awards honoree program provides customized and tailored support that includes networking opportunities, capacity building and high profile thought-leadership events to give greater credibility and visibility to the honorees for the eight days they are in washington, DC. In 2021, vital voices honored four young women leaders who had bold visions to make lasting changes in their communities, through the 2nd annual virtual event in partnership with nowthis next garnering over 6 million views. The work of each honoree was featured using film, photography, live interviews with celebrities and thought leaders as well as social media platforms to raise their respective public profiles and build awareness and visibility for them and their work.

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