Feminist Peace Network

Words of Women Essay deadline: February 15.

To tell the stories of our Mothers, Sisters, and Grandmothers; to chronicle events important to women; to enrich lives; to inspire women to think and contribute; to empower women and girls; to inspire self confidence and pride; to bridge worlds, share experiences, build community; to create an interest in the continuing story of women; to ensure our story in our own words; to provide a vehicle for all women to write and have a voice in history; to raise awareness about women; to raise awareness about Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day, Women’s Equality Day, and other events celebrating women; to teach that words count; to teach that each woman makes a difference

Annual Essay Cycle begins August 26. Deadline for Entries December 31
Deadline Extended Until February 15, 2008

Choose one of the Following Topics:

• The Most Influential Woman in My Life, or
• The Most Significant Thing That Happened to Women This Year

Write a 500 Word, or Less, Essay
Typed, Double Spaced, One Sided
On each page of your essay that you mail, please place your name, address, phone number, email address and age category: Youth, Maiden, Mother, WiseWoman

Mail Your Essay and a $5 Registration Fee** to
Words of Women Box 180777 Dallas, Texas 75218, or

*Email your essay to wordsofwomen @aol.com
For on line registration, use PayPal at www.wordsofwomen.org or send to
P O Box 180777 Dallas, Texas 75218
** Covers the cost of mailing materials including Essay Certificates. Registration Can Be Waived**

See Previous Essays and More Information at www.wordsofwomen.org
Contact: Christine Jarosz 214.319.6696 wordsofwomen@aol.com

Cash Prize for Winning Essay

Women Righting History

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