ACTIVITIES
LUNCH FOR AMUM SCHOLARSHIPS
AUTUMN IS HERE AND WE ARE GOING TO CELEBRATE THIS YEAR AND AMUM’S NEW PROPOSALS
11th October 2:00 PM
We would like to invite you to a lunch for AMUM Scholarships, to be held at the home of our dear Eloísa, on Friday 11 October at 14:00.
We will have the opportunity to spend some unforgettable moments, with laughter, drinks and much more. We look forward to seeing you and all your friends who want to join us for a fun afternoon of solidarity.
Minimum donation 30€.
Account Number: ES39 3058 0797 7727 2002 8765
For reservations, please confirm your attendance at eventos@amum.es or 672376493
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LITERARY GATHERING
ALES JUNTO A LA HOGUERA (Aliss at the Fire)
by Jon Fosse
(Only for AMUM members)
Monday 21 October at 18:30
Marbella Club
We will discuss Ales junto a la hoguera (Aliss at the Fire) (Random House, 2024, 112 pages) by Jon Fosse, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2023. One of the Norwegian author’s best-loved works, it is about marriage, fate and loss. A moving story that will give us the opportunity to have a very good debate.
Welcome!
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AUTUMN WORKSHOP
GRANADA BEYOND THE ALHAMBRA
Jessica Rodríguez Martínez, architect
Tuesday 22 and 29 in October and Tuesday 5 in November at 18:30 in Les Roches Saturday 9 November, guided tour of the city of Granada
With this tempting title, the architect Jessica Rodríguez Martínez will take us to a Granada that is as beautiful as, for many, unknown. It will be a journey through its history from its Roman origins, its pre Roman times to the present day. In this journey through time, which speaks of Nazari splendor, Christianity, the Renaissance, the Baroque and Romanticism, the word and the image will go hand in hand to show us the beauty and the problems of a unique city.
Information and reservations: 645 340 350 (Cristina) / 616 173 002 (Garbiñe)
We look forward to seeing you!
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NEWS
OUR INTERNS
PAULA GALLEGO
Read carefully: she is a true 21st century gladiator!
“Hi! My name is Paula Gallego, and I was an AMUM scholarship recipient in 2016. At that time, I was captain of a roller field hockey team in Marbella. I remember that in the interview they gave me during the process of being selected as a scholarship recipient, I named the sport, and they asked me how I was able to be in that gladiatorial world,
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INTERNATIONAL DAY
11 OCTOBER: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL
On 19 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize the rights of girls and the unique challenges they face around the world.
The International Day of the Girl Child focuses on the need to address the challenges faced by girls and promote their empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
Girls have the right to live safe, healthy and educated lives, not only during their formative years, but also as they mature into women.
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WOMEN IN THE BACKROUND OF HISTORY
CHRISTINE DE PIZAN
In the vast history of philosophy, we often come across male names that have left an indelible mark. However, it is important to highlight those thinkers who, despite facing challenges and prejudices, managed to carve out a place for themselves in the philosophical arena. One such example is Christine de Pizan, a 14th century philosopher and writer who challenged the norms of her time and left a lasting legacy.
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GWI AT SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE SIDE EVENT
CATALYSING PHILANTHROPY FOR GENDER EQUALITY
On 22 September, under the auspices of the Summit of the Future, GWI president, Patrice Wellesley-Cole, presented at the side event, “Women’s Leadership, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Bridging the Digital Divide,” organized by Women in Philanthropy and Impact Africa (WIPIA) in partnership with UN Women and other leading international women’s organizations. The event, held virtually during the Summit of the Future at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, explored the strategic role of philanthropy in advancing gender equality, with a particular focus on women’s
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GWI NEWSLETTER
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GWI aims for 5000 Update subscribers The GWI Update Newsletter has become a favorite among our readers, thanks to your support. Now, we need your help to take it to the next level. Our goal is to reach 5000 subscribers, and with your assistance, we can make it happen. To help, please forward this edition of the newsletter and the subscription link with your personal recommendation to your professional networks and friends.
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WORLD DAY
GWI COMMEMORATES WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS WITH AN INFOGRAPHIC
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30 July since 2013, aims to raise awareness of human trafficking internationally, with a focus on identifying the underlying socio-economic and cultural issues that create vulnerability, allowing human trafficking to thrive. This year, GWI joins the United Nations (UN) and other organisations in calling on Member States to recognise the atrocities of human trafficking and improve their efforts to prevent and convict for this crime.
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CALENDAR