The Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women, Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with WKBW-TV that showcases successful local working women who have given back to the Western New York community.

The BRA PROJECT: Did you ever buy a bra, get it home and say what was I thinking? The gently used bras are sent to Africa and Central America to be resold by women freed from human trafficking, specifically the sex trade. These women now have a legitimate income and can earn a middle class living for themselves, their children, and extended families.

Amy Jo Lauber is an inspiration to all women. She started her own financial business to fulfill her dream. As a result, she's making a big difference in people's lives.

Did you know that some employers tell their workers that they cannot talk about their wages? Or that some workers could be punished for having a conversation with a co-worker about their paychecks?  For too many, that’s the truth. More than 6 in 10 private-sector workers say their employer either bars or discourages them from sharing information about their pay.

BNC honored Althea Luehrsen, woman who epitomizes the words “Outstanding Woman”.  Althea Luehrsen is the executive Director of Leadership Buffalo where she works daily with developing leaders to enhance their ability to lead and have a positive impact on the WNY community. 

Buffalo Niagara Chapter of NYS Women, Inc., registration 5:15 p.m.; food stations 6:00 p.m.; program 6:45 p.m.  The Twentieth Century Club, 595 Delaware Ave., Buffalo NY. $45 per person.  Althea Luehrsen, executive director of Leadership Buffalo, will receive the Outstanding Woman Award.

When we began the fight for VAWA, every 15 seconds, a woman in America was subjected to domestic violence. Despite its pervasiveness, domestic violence was regarded as a private family matter, and it received very little attention from the media, lawmakers, and law enforcement. After decades of systemic failure, federal action was necessary to prevent domestic violence incidents, better serve survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable.

We just released a new report showing that regardless of their education level, age, marital or parental status, race, ethnicity, or national origin, women are more likely to work in a low-wage job than their male counterparts.

The Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities would improve the lives of more than 1 billion people living with disabilities.

Join us at the NYS Fair on August 27th for Women's Day at the Fair!