Although this has past, these 21 outstanding

leaders in the world have not stopped,

they just have gotten stronger.


For more pictures, bio and more info click

on each link or name.


Women’s eNews honored a Gala Benefit

Dinner Honoring 21 Leaders for 21st Century 2009.

New York City

Introduction by Rita Henly Jensen

http://www.aptinetvideo.com/leaders/

Women’s eNews is a Web site and electronic news service that distributes balanced and non-partisan journalism on the issues that matter to women. With more than 100 correspondents across the nation and around the globe, Women’s eNews covers national and international events and trends in business, culture, education, health, law, politics, sports and safety. Subscribers include more than 500 major media outlets in the United States and abroad. Women’s eNews is a project of the incubator program of the Fund for the City of New York, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. For more information, or to inquire about subscribing or to make a donation, please visit www.womensenews.org or call (212) 244-1720.

Anika Rahman, Betsy Chandler, Jacki Zehner and Rita Henley Jensen

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María Luisa Sánchez Fuentes, Galvanizer of Public Opinion

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Amy Sananman, Materializer of Visions, Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Rabbi Diana Manber Finder of the Words for Clergy

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Anika Rahman Campaigner for Reproductive Health

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Jacki Zehner Investor in Female Futures

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Susan Stautberg, Roxanne Mankin Cason, Rita Henley Jensen, Rabbi Diana Manber

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Paula J. Giddings Biographer of Heroes Ida B. Wells Award Winner

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century,Dusti Gurule Grower of Latina Power

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Patrick C. Lynch Prosecutor Dedicated to Protection

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Nadia Farjood Teen Supporter of Afghans, Iranians

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Brenna Lacey on behalf of Cathi Rodgveller, Guider of Girl Techies

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Roxanne Mankin Cason Builder of Equity

Women's eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Roxanne Mankin Cason Builder of Equity by webmamma5000

Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Susan Stautberg Opener of Doors to Fortune 500

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Dr. Linda Randolph Healer With a Mission

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Marilyn Smith Hearer of Silent Pleas

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Nancy Hopkins Tenured Catalytic Activist

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Women’s eNews, 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Lilly Ledbetter Flag-Bearer for Fair Pay

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Patrick C Lynch and his mother at the Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009

Patrick C Lynch and his mother at the  Women's eNews celebration of the  21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009 by webmamma5000

In early 2007, Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch prosecuted the brutal murder of

Roxanne Mankin Cason speaks with Soledad O'Brien at the  Women's eNews   celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009 by webmamma5000

Roxanne Mankin Cason speaks with Soledad O’Brien at the Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009

“I try to engage and see myself as a catalyst for systemic change for women and girls,”

Eve Ensler and Christine Schuler Deschryver at the  Women's eNews   celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009 by webmamma5000

Eve Ensler and Christine Schuler Deschryver at the Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009

Human rights activist Christine Schuler Deschryver is haunted by the nightmarish stories of victims

Journalist Dominique Soquel interviews Brenna Lacey at the Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009

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Brenna Lacey speaks on behalf of Cathi Rodgveller. Cathi Rodgveller has been a teacher and counselor

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David Temin, President and CEO at Temin and Company Incorporated and Kimberly Seals Allers, author

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Malaak Compton-Rock speaks with Soledad O’Brien at Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century event

Malaak Compton-Rock is the founder of several innovative programs for women and children, from New

Board of Directors Chair Betsy Chandler sounds the tambourine at the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century by webmamma5000

This opportunity for leadership of an international news organization is a profound honor and deeply

June Cross presents Paula J. Giddings at the Women's eNews   celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009 by webmamma5000

June Cross presents Paula J. Giddings at the Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009

June Cross presents the Ida B. Wells award for outstanding journalism to Paula J. Giddings at the

Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century group photo by webmamma5000

Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century group photo

Women’s eNews celebrates the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009 Front, left to right: Nadia

Women’s eNews celebration of the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009, Thursday, May 7, 2009 in New York City

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Women’s eNews announces today its 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2009: one man and 20 women

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