International Museum of Women
United States
/ California
| Arts/Culture
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I.M.O.W. is a groundbreaking social change museum that inspires global action, connects people across borders and transforms hearts and minds by amplifying the voices of women worldwide through global online exhibitions, history, the arts and cultural programs that educate, create dialogue and build community. With its unique focus on cultural change, I.M.O.W. advances the human right to gender equity worldwide. I.M.O.W. was originally founded as the Women's Heritage Museum in 1985. For over 10 years, the Women's Heritage Museum produced several exhibitions, hosted public programs, sponsored an annual book fair, provided teacher resources for Women's History Month, honored unknown women from our local history and recreated historic events. The museum continues to fulfill its mission through the launch of Economica: Women and the Global Economy in October 2009. Exploring a timely topic through a much-needed gender lens, Economica illuminates women's diverse experiences and contributions to the global economy. Through online exhibitions, online community-building tools, and a live speaker series, I.M.O.W. sparks conversations to inspire women to take action in their own communities and participate in broader arenas as well.
