ANNOUNCING

The Green Tent Circle will participate as an NGO Parallel Event at the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, CSW, taking place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City In March.

EVER WIDENING CIRCLES

The Global Movement for Gender Equality and Empowerment

In 1995, 189 countries and over 30,000 activists set the stage for global gender equality at the UN Fourth World Conference on Women. They gave us the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—our universal blueprint for women’s rights. Today, we’re building on this powerful legacy.
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As we look to the Sixty-Ninth UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), we’re not just reflecting on past achievements—we’re disrupting the status quo. The 12 Core Issues - Environment, Power, Economics, Health, Education, Violence, Poverty, Girl Child, Armed Conflict, Media, Human Rights, Institutional Mechanisms - are still critical, and we’re here to make sure they stay front and center. Introducing: Ever Widening Circles.

Healthy Planet. Shared Leadership. Solidarity Economy. Collaborative AI.

March 12–15, 2025 

A 4-day experience that will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to act. We’re talking bold conversations, game-changing partnerships, and next-level solutions.

​Why you Need to Be There:

Tomorrow’s leaders will be inspired here. This is the space where tomorrow’s leaders are made—and we’re calling on YOU to be part of it. The world is changing fast, and we must accelerate progress on gender equality through radical collaboration and innovative solutions. Every voice matters in this movement, and yours is needed.

Organizers:

​Earth Child Institute, Women and Youth Advancement Inc.(WOYA), Green Tent Circle, Parliament of World Religions, Millionth Circle, National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States, House of Gaia, Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement – Seattle University 

Facilitators 

​Judi Snell, WOYA and Ann Smith, Green Tent Circle, Parliament of World Religions. 

Ann Smith

Ann Smith is a circle evangelist with forty years of experience working globally and locally as the Director of Women’s Ministries of the National Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion, Global Education Associations, consultant to the United Nations, Co-Convener of Millionth Circle, Green Tent Circle Co-Creator and Convener and attendance at 53 international events. She, with thousands of others, co-created and facilitated women’s leadership programs, training of facilitators, events, workshops, and publications.  ​​

Judi Snell

Judi Snell is a visionary advocate for AI integration in small businesses and non-profits, leveraging her expertise as an Economist to drive transformative innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. As the founder of Women and Youths Advancement Inc. (WOYA) in both West Africa and New York, and the CEO of Mommentis Consultants, she is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education, mental health support, access to socio-economic opportunities and collaborative AI solutions.

March 12: The Power of Grassroots & Global Movements

Time: 4:30-6:00 PM​ 
​Location: UN Church Center 11th Floor

​This isn’t your average panel discussion. We’ll dive deep into how the CSW’s Platform for Action is reshaping the gender equality agenda—and how grassroots organizations are leading the charge. How do we scale these efforts globally? Let’s find out.

Moderator: Rosemary Williams

Rosemary Williams author, former banker, financial planner, non-profit executive and consultant conducts workshops, webinars and retreats. The author of A Woman's Book of Money and Spiritual Vision,  the founder and Executive Director of Women’s Perspective, a Millionth Circle convener, an interfaith minister, and a past delegate to the UNCSW.
Panelists: Professor Pam Rajput, Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, Azza Karam,
​Carl Morrell, Kehkashan Basu
Professor Ameritus Pam Rajput
Indian academic and feminist activist.
Great Grandmother Mary Lyons
​Ojibwe activist and Author of Wisdom Lessons.
Dr. Azza Karam
​Founding President and CEO of Lead Integrity
Carl Morrell
Principal UN Representative for the United States Baha'i community. 
Kehkashan Basu
​​Founder and Director of Green Hope Foundation

March 13: Building Game - Changing Partnerships

Time: 2:00-5:00 PM  ​
Location: Pier 57, NYC

​Let’s spark collaborations that push boundaries. From powerful conversations to the launch of Ever Widening Circles book by Jean Shinoda Bolen, this day is all about creating tangible, impactful partnerships that will fuel the next wave of local global change.

March 14: Co-Creating the Future with Collaborative AI

Time: 2:00-5:00 PM​ March 15  4-7:00   
Location: Ford Foundation Center (proposed)

AI isn’t just about tech—it’s about empowering women and girls at a global scale. This day will explore how Collaborative AI can reshape gender equality, economic inclusion, and mental health. Ready to disrupt the system? We’ll co-create solutions that redefine the future and set us on track to overcome global challenges.

March 15: Celebration of Global Impact

Time: 4:00-7:00 PM​
Location: Pier 57, NYC

Let’s close this event with a bang. A marketplace for sharing resources, book signings, future events, and a special one-woman show by Marty Casey. We’re celebrating the women, girls, youth, and allies who are already leading the charge—and setting the stage for a bold new era of shared solutions.
In the doom and gloom comes Ever Widening Circles that shows the way when there is no way. Women, men, youth united in forming sacred relationships to Mother Earth and one another for the greater good of all Creation.  Join the global and local movement.  Our logo is a Bold and prophetic symbol of Power With not Power Over for tote bags, banners, a symbol to display on your office door, a lanyard, t-shirt, business card, reusable water container and more.  Receive one as a gift in support of your participation at Ever Widening Circles at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.  Purchase one. Make your own bag with our logo.
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