Mission Statement
Women without Borders is an advocacy and PR organization for women around the globe. As an international initiative for women in politics and civil society, Women without Borders offers a forum through which women’s voices can be heard and their concerns made public.
Women without Borders supports women all over the world as they strive towards the inclusion and participation of women in all levels of the decision-making process, and helps them to bring their talents and energies into the public arena.
Women without Borders stands for non-violent conflict resolution in countries in transition or undergoing reconstruction. We advocate a future without fear, suppression or violence, and we work towards positive politics that cultivate the participation of women.
The activities of Women without Borders spotlight the courage and dedication of leading female supporters of civil society and work to bridge the gap between cultures. Through global dialogue, targeted information, and the development of model projects with international partner organizations, Women without Borders empowers women to achieve positive change.
In November 2008 Women without Borders launched a new global campaign: SAVE--Sisters Against Violent Extremism, the first women’s counterterrorism platform. SAVE brings together women from across the globe: victims and survivors of terrorist attacks, activists, educators, policymakers and peace-building experts from Latin America, Africa, the US, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to create a new sisterhood and contribute to a safer and more secure world.
Connect with us online!
Join us on Facebook at the Women without Borders and SAVE fan pages.
Watch our films on our website and on Youtube: Women without Borders films. SAVE films and documentaries.
Follow SAVE and Edit Schlaffer on Twitter!
Dr. Edit Schlaffer
Edit Schlaffer is a social scientist, author, and activist, and she founded this initiative in 2002. Her research focuses on women in international politics, women as agents of change in politics and civil society, and interpersonal relationships in the modern world. Her numerous publications have earned critical acclaim. Today her activities target the need for female capacity building on the professional and political level and the need for gender-just societies.
Executive Board
Xenia Hausner
Renowned painter and photographer Xenia Hausner currently directs the photo-documentation of the Women without Borders activities and manages the aesthetic design of Women without Borders and SAVE publications. She is also working on a Women without Borders photobook and exhibition. (www.xeniahausner.de)
Sherrie Doyon de Toma
Wealth management investor Sherrie Doyon de Toma has been working for leading Wall Street financial institutions for the last 25 years, and now works with UBS. Sherrie acts as a navigator in providing her clients with investment solutions that best fit their needs and objectives.
Team
Mag.a Elisabeth Kasbauer
In her capacity as program director, Elisabeth is responsible for coordinating the Women without Borders programs as well as the ongoing SAVE campaign. Elisabeth holds a degree in communication science and Spanish and joined Women without Borders shortly after the organisation took off.
Elaine Hargrove
In her capacity as program director, Elaine manages Women without Borders initiatives, the ongoing SAVE campaign and the organization of international conferences. She also contributes through research, writing, workshop training and translation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Davidson College, NC.
Mehru Jaffer
In her capacity as consultant to Women without Borders initiatives in the Indian sub continent, Mehru contributes through research and writing. Mehru is an Indian journalist and writer who teaches Islam, religion and gender related courses at the University of Vienna and at the American University, Webster Vienna.
She is the author of The Book of Muhammad and The Book of Muinuddin Chishti, published by Penguin.
Co-workers
We cordially thank all our supporters and volunteers, whose contribution is important for the successful realization of our work.