Bringing Feminine Light, Leadership
And Voices to the World
Feminine Light Leadership™:
I-WE is establishing an education clearinghouse for the ideas and efforts of wise women and forward-thinking men who assert a new voice dedicated to the health and healing of humanity by recognizing gender identity. I-WE respects men and supports the lives of girls and women as spiritual leaders.
Women have a specific contribution to the peace of the planet. Transformation toward a more enlightened world happens as women and men come together to provide the basis for a new co-leadership framework, supporting one another and fostering peace.
As human beings, women and men are equal, yet their significance is distinctly different. The knowledge and the balancing of power between women and men is the basis for healthy co-creation. This partnership is the foundation of Feminine Light Leadership.
Donald Steinberg, Deputy Administrator Ambassador for the U.S. Agency for International Development on CARE’s 2012, 101st International Women’s Day Conference when asked “Will a peace agreement work?” after viewing Abigail’ Disney’s documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell he states, ”unless it involves women, the answer is usually no.”
The Feminine Light Symposiums, conducted around the world, are designed to highlight and promote the leadership and strategic work of I-WE, nonprofits, businesses and unique individuals. Women’s leadership brings change through an enlightened healing vision for a specific purpose and influence.
Interested in developing, participating or contributing to The Feminine Light Symposiums?
Please contact: events@I-WE.org
The first Feminine Light Symposium was held on The International Day for Tolerance, November 16th, 2011 at The Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles, California.
The Feminine Light in the Middle East Symposium 2011
The Feminine Light in the Middle East Symposium was designed to promote the strategic work of I-WE, nonprofits, businesses, and unique individuals who realize that women with a vision and value are key to bringing a greater peace to that region. On Unesco’s International Day for Tolerance, The Feminine Light in the Middle East Symposium: A Vision of Women that honors our Worth and encouraged us to create a life of Purpose: A vision, A Gender Declaration of Interdependence, that offered unconditional support to Men.
On this day, we showed gratitude for our blessings and achievements and joined with others creating a voice of tolerance, leading the way toward greater personal and global fulfillment. Today, we looked toward the women in the Middle East and explored ways to support them in their security, self-worth and purpose. Together we worked toward a harmony that found balance between the feminine and the masculine, leaving a healthy legacy for our children.
This day was the official launch of the Institute of Women’s Enlightenment and gave birth to an action plan for working together toward the common good of women everywhere. We:
- Developed our consciousness with regard to the nature of our identity as women
- Promoted an exchange of ideas that will live on after the event
- Created a vision of understanding and encouragement
- Found practical ways to support women and girls in the Middle East
- Developed an action plan for ensuring that women’s and girl’s voices are heard
It was a day of discovery, illumination, definition, and enlightenment. Also we enjoyed music, soulful sounds, savory tastes and celebrations of the Star Rose Awards.
THE STAR ROSE AWARD RECIPIENTS of 2011 were:
For Birthing and Being: Barbara Lazaroff barbaralazaroff.com
For Learning and Leading: Nile El Wardani levantinecenter.org
For Offering and Sharing: Linda Higdon globalroomforwomen.com
For Giving and Forgiving: Mrs. Hoori Sadler paci.org
For Living and Contributing: Mary Apick mary-apick.com
For Observing and Listening: Amie Williams and Meena Nanji globalgirlmedia.org
For Voicing and Honoring: Shepha Vainstein and Itaf Awad regenerationedu.org
For Enjoying and Providing: Ayelet Zurer
Enlightenment Provided By:
Annie Gersh – UN Foundation Girl Up – girlup.org
Mrs. Hoori Sadler – Founding Chair PACI: paci.org
Nile El Wardani, MPH, PhD – public health, development & cultural diplomacy consultant & independent journalist: levantinecenter.org
Rudabeh Shahbazi – Eyewitness News Reporter: ABC 7 KABC
Mary Apick – Actress/Writer/Human Rights Activist: Beneath the Veil, A Fairy Tale in the Forest and Jewel of the Night – mary-apick.com
Suzie Abdou – Director Global Programs: womensvoicesnow.org
Necar Zadegan – Actress: Unthinkable, The Event, 24, CSI: Miami- filmmcqueen.com
Elham Gheytanchi – Educator: Santa Monica College homepage.smc.edu/gheytanchi_elham/
Malaak Hattab – Child Actress: Purple Sail, Murder 101- malaakhattab.com
Nonie Darwish – Author/ Human and Women’s Rights Activist: formermuslimsunited.org
Samira Kazemeni – Miss Exotic Lady World and Miss Iran 2011
Amie Williams – Executive Director/Co-Founder: globalgirlmedia.org
Meena Nanji – International Programs/Co-Founder: globalgirlmedia.org
Tabby Biddle – Journalist Girl’s Empowerment: tabbybiddle.com
Sharon Jakubecy – M.AmSAT Alexander Tech: sharonjakubecy.com
Kirsten Giles – Development Coordinator: writegirl.org
Fariba Mansouri – Clinical Psychologist: faribamansouri.com
Dr. Shahrzad (Sherry) Sami – happykidsdentalplanet.com
Foojan Zeine – Psychotherapist: foojan.com
Libby and Len Traubman – Co-founders, Jewish-Palestinian Living Room Dialogue: http://traubman.igc.org/global.htm
Sheila Vosough Ommi – MC, Moderator, Actress, Comedian -http://facebook.com/people/sheila-vosough
Linda Higdon – Founder/Host: globalroomforwomen.com
Biija – Artist: biijafineart.com
Wendy Arnold – Educator: pepla.org
Max Amini – Comedian: maxamini.com
Stephanie Dawn – Sacred Birth Counselor: stephaniedawn.com
Elan Frank – Women’s Filmmaker: elanproductions.net
Alex Warden – Sufi Mystic/Montessori Educator: essentialoneness.blogspot.com
Jalaledin Ebrahim – Ph.D. Candidate in Depth Psychotherapy: jalaledin-ebrahim.blogspot.com
Yaelle Shaphir – Wellness Healer: yaelleshaphir.com
Liyah Lapidot – Singer/Song Writer: liyah.net
Dalit Argil – Singer/Song Writer
Maya Gabay – Sacred Dancer of the Middle East – bellysecrets.com
Banafsheh Sayyad – Sacred Dancer, Teacher, Acupuncturist, www.namah.net
Jodie Myers – Birthing Filmmaker: mybirthmovie.com
Aleya Sher Coolidge – Amabassador I-WE
Shaeda Moghaddam – Inspiring Coordinator
Jacques Derosena – Inspiring Coordinator
Stephany Lane Yarbrough – Founder I-WE: I-WE.org
With your participation!
Commitment to action bringing feminine light to life at home and in the Middle East in the acknowledgment and recognition of our own foundational value as women.
Beverly Hills Proclamation Letter 2011 Excerpt:
“Now, Therefore, we, the City Council of the City of Beverly Hills, do hereby congratulate and commend the Institute of Women’s Enlightenment on the launch of their new organization and further recognize their powerful vision of women as prominent spiritual leaders worldwide.”
Interested in developing, participating or contributing to The Feminine Light Symposiums?
Please contact: events@I-WE.org
