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Informed women are healthy women

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, the Prince’s Palace, and other institutions, were illuminated in bright red in support of the initiative lead by Chantal Ravera and the members of Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco(FLMM), who organized their third fundraising Gala under the theme “Save Women’s hearts.”  The event took place at the Yacht Club in the presence of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and more than 300 guests. (Photo: Prince’s Palace illuminated in Red @Celina Lafuente de Lavotha)

Among the dignitaries present were Marine de Carne-Trecesson, France’s Ambassador to Monaco, Stephane Valeri, President of the National Council, Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health & Social Affairs, and other personalities such as Dr. Jean-Joseph Pastor.

In a jubilant and cheerful mood, women all dressed in red and a few good men, gathered to defend a cause still little known around the world: the risk of cardiovascular disease in women.

They joined the Go Red for Women movement launched in 2004 by the American Heart Association, to empower women to take charge of their health, increasing awareness about the danger of heart disease in women worldwide, and save lives. The cause was adopted in France in 2015 by Isabelle Weill, President of the AJILA Foundation, and in Monaco by Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco with the support of Princess Stephanie.

Chantal Ravera surrounded by members of Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco at the Yacht Club of Monaco, April 4, 2019©Alain Duprat, NEWDAY MONACO

H.S.H. Princess Stephanie with Chantal Ravera, members of Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco and their guests at the Yacht Club of Monaco @Alain Duprat, New Day Monaco

Valeri Plaza, Stephane Valeri, Marie Rose Lesluyes, Chantal Ravera and Didier Gamerdinger, April 4, 2019© Alain Duprat, Newday Monaco

Art saves lives

The funds raised through the auction of 28 beautiful works of art, generously donated by the artists, will benefit the Princess Grace Hospital Center and the Cardio-Thoracic Center of Monaco to finance cardiac interventions for underprivileged women who reside close to the Principality.

The total amount collected could not be unveiled at the time this article was published, but Chantal Ravera informed us it should be equivalent to the funds raised the previous year of around Euro 40,000.

Draw-Me a World

Draw-Me a World is the first of a triptych contest dedicated to the arts: visual arts, music, and photography, to create awareness about the need to protect women’s hearts.  FLMM launched the drawing contest in 2018 with the participation of 35 countries. During the Gala dinner, the three winning entries were unveiled, and a book including all the drawings was issued and distributed to the guests and will be sent to all the participating schools.

The winning entries were:

Makef – Benin

Lorenzo Gramaccia – Italy

Joyce Tasang Man Pun – Mauritius

(Photo: Princess Stephanie, the three winners of the contest Draw-Me a World and artists who donated artworks @Alain Duprat, NewDay Monaco)

The prestigious members of the jury who selected the winners, and who also donated their artwork for the auction were: Mateo MORNAR, MOYA, Anthony ALBERTI aka Mr ONE TeasLaurence JENKELL, Fiona TAN, and BELI. They were all present at the Gala.

Chantal Ravera announced the third contest is about music and is entitled “Listen to a world of music.”

Prevention is better than cure

Worldwide, women live an average of four years longer than men. Globally, cardiovascular disease, often thought to be a “male” problem; in reality, it is the number one killer of women according to the World Heart Federation (WHO). Heart complications in women are under-recognized and undertreated.

The good news is that most CDV diseases are preventable if risks factors are controlled, such as remaining active, stop smoking and protecting from tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight, checking your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose regularly, eating healthy and being aware of the warning signs.

The Monegasque association published a Prevention Booklet with a compilation of an extensive list of healthy recommendations, prefaced by Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie, and supported by a Scientific Committee of the CHPG and CMM. The 50,000 copies of the booklet have been distributed not only in the Principality, but also in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Russia, England, USA, and Africa, plus the UN, WHO and the European Council.

Today’s Quote

“No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.” Shanina Shaik

Princess Stephanie of Monaco goes red to save women’s hearts Informed women are healthy women On Thursday, April 4, 2019, the Prince’s Palace, and other institutions, were illuminated in bright red in support of the initiative lead by Chantal Ravera and the members of…

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Honoring one and every woman and girl on the planet

A myriad of events is being planned all over Monaco on and around March 8, 2019, joining the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day. The objective is to strive for a more gender-balanced world and to achieve that we all unite in highlighting women’s achievements, raise consciousness against bias and take action for equality.

So even if you are not among the women interviewed, nor happen to appear in one of the campaign’s photos, nor featured in one of the books being published on this occasion, all of us ladies are being celebrated together with our sisters all over the world and the men who love us!

SheCanHeCan – Women of Monaco Life Series

SheCanHeCan, created by Vibeke Brask Thomsen (photo insert) in 2011, is a Monaco based organization aiming to inspire and support girls to take leadership roles, encouraging girls and boys to challenge deeply-held, life-limiting gender stereotypes and strive to realize their full potential.

The association works relentlessly to recognize the achievements and contributions of great female leaders, in the belief that looking back, we can inspire a better future.

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, SheCanHeCan interviewed Eight women in the Principality as part of their Women of Monaco Life  Series, by telling their stories. This year the women featured are: Kathleen Jones form Etiquette & Decorum,  former professional skier Claudia Morandini, Emma Jarach owner of My Jemma Resortwear, Jessica Sbaraglia who created Terre de Monaco, Karen Aliprendi de  Carvalho candidate of the Primo list and member of UFM, Lou Grether Director of Artcurial Monaco, Natasha Frost, President of Pink Ribbon,  and Rachel Lachat, Rudder Bunker Trader.

Karen Aliprendi de Carvalho, Conseil National Monaco @ShecanHeCan

Kathleen Jones, EandD@SheCanHeCan

Emma Jarach, My Jemma Resortwear@SheCanHeCan

Claudia Morandini, CEP SMT Sport Exclusive Events @SheCanHeCan

Natasha Frost-Savio @SheCanHeCan

Louise Grether 2 – © Artcurial

Jessica Sbaraglia – Terre de Monaco @SheCanHeCan

Rachel Lachat Bunker Trader Rudder @SheCanHeCan

They were asked to respond to three questions that were developed into interviews: What does success look like to you? What is the main thing that needs to change to improve entry into your field of work, including opportunities for development and the day-to-day life of women at work? Tell us about a woman you admire and how she’s inspired you to become who you are today?

Every one of the accomplished women selected opened up their hearts to share their feelings and experiences, candidly telling their stories and inspiring others. SheCanHeCan strives to highlight the talented, compassionate and motivated women from all walks of life, and diverse fields, thus unveiling the true makeup of our community, over and beyond all that glitters.

The women featured firmly believe that only hard work and perseverance makes dreams come true; they define success as the ability to do what you are passionate about, what makes you really happy, success looks like a big smile, or as  simply finding proper balance in life, a sense of accomplishment and peace; they affirm that education is a right and wisdom is the sum of all your experiences, good and bad. We invite you to read the full interviews on the SheCanHeCan website/Publications, as you will find them revealing, interesting and inspiring.

#8MarsMonaco Campaign on gender equality

The #8MarsMonaco public awareness campaign on gender quality culminates on Friday, March 8, 2019, in celebration of International Women’s Day, to promote Monaco’s firm commitment to further women’s rights in the Principality and across the world. You will certainly find the portrait of Prince Albert on the posters, as well as those of several dignitaries, such as Serge Telle, Minister of State, Stephane Valerie, President of the National Council, Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, who are all supporting this operation.

This campaign, done in collaboration with the artist Anthony Alberti, aka Mr. One Teas, lead by Celine Cottalorda, Delegate for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights, has as a mission to raise the profile of the women and men working on the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women’s Rights, created by the Monaco Government in October 2018.

Posters featuring key personalities, including Prince Albert II, have been appearing all over the Principality this week. The public awareness campaign for equal rights will officially kick off on Friday 8th March in the presence of Minister of State Serge Telle, President of the National Council Stéphane Valeri, Minister of the Interior Patrice Cellario, and Minister of Health and Social Affairs Didier Gamerdinger.

#8MarsMonaco campaign poster of key supporters

#8MarsMonaco campaign poster on the fence of the State Minister’s Residence in Monaco

#8MarsMonaco Poster on Government Building

The Naked Soul project

CREM (Club des Residents Etrangers de Monaco) is engaged with women through the publishing of an Artbook/Calendar, featuring 16 women active in the life of the Principality. The project was created by Louisette Levy-Soussan Azzoaglio, in collaboration with the famous photographer of actresses and models Amedeo M. Turello, under the title “The Naked Soul”.

Women accepted to be photographed at the Hermitage Hotel, to present an idea of beauty that is natural and frank, away from fashion clichés and the banalities of a world that very often portray women in search of esthetic perfection and eternal youth. It will be a calendar from March 8, 2019, to March 7, 2020, to mark International Women’s Day.

Photo shooting at Hermitage Hotel

The Naked Soul, Art book/Calendar rendering

The private viewing will be on Thursday, March 7 from 18:00-21:00 at G&M Design, 11, Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco, and the exhibition will remain open to the public from March 8 through Sunday, March 10, 2019. An art book/calendar with all the photos and interviews will be available for sale to the public at Euro 100, with proceeds benefiting two projects of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation assisting women in Chad and Guinea.

CHPG Director awarded Prize Femme Leader de l’Annee

To commemorate International Women’s Day just a couple of days in advance on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the Monegasque association Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco, presided by Chantal Ravera, presented their 2nd Prize Femme Leader de l’Anee 2019 to Benoite de Sevelinges, the first woman to become Director of the Princess Grace Hospital Center (CHPG), during a ceremony at the Center Rainier III, of CHPG.

(Photo: Benoit de Sevelinges with the Femme Leader de l’Annee trophy accompanied by Chantal Rivera, Brigitte Boccone Pages and members of FLMM, at the Center Rainier III, CGPH @FLMM)

Monegasque Benoite de Sevelinges, is a graduate of the Institute d’Etudes Politiques de Bordeaux, with an option in Business and Organization Management, and a DESS in Strategy and Business Management. She additionally completed Public Health studies at L’Ecole des Hautes Etudes in Rennes. She joined CHPG in 2009 and assumed her new responsibilities as the head of the CHPG in July 2018.

The trophy that was designed by artist BELI, had been first awarded in 2018 to Brigitte Boccone Pages, Vice President of the Conseil National de Monaco.

Today’s Quote

“Achieving gender equality requires the engagement of women and men, girls and boys. It is everyone’s responsibility.” Ban Ki-moon

Ladies under the spotlight in the Principality to celebrate International Women's Day! Honoring one and every woman and girl on the planet A myriad of events is being planned all over Monaco on and around…

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Short film of winning story from children’s writing contest

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, recognized worldwide to create awareness on the need for gender equality, the association Femmes Leaders Monaco organized the free screening of the French documentary “L’Histoire de Saré Bafé” on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Lycée Technique et Hotelier de Monte-Carlo.

Hilde Haneuse Heye, Founder and Honorary President of Femmes Leaders Monaco made a presentation on the French Speaking Writing Contest she created with women in the association, entitled “Aux Coeurs des Mots”. Isabelle Bonal, Director of the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports took the stage to convey the strong and continuous support of the Government of the Principality for initiatives that create awareness in favor of access to education for girls everywhere. (On the photo Hilde Heye and Isabelle Bonal @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha)

Also present at the event were distinguished personalities from Monaco and abroad as Stephane Valeri, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, Anne Marie Boisbouvier-Ancian Advisor to HSH Prince Albert II, Marina and Jean Kerwat, Honorary Consul of Croatia in Monaco, Rina Spence Honorary Consul of Monaco in Boston, Mme Medecin spouse of the Ambassador of Monaco to Japan and India, and Marc Oberon from Lecode who made the film possible, just to name a few. Students from the Lycée Technique et Hotelier de Monte-Carlo, including those who will participate in the 2nd edition of the contest, plus loyal supporters filled the room to capacity for this solidarity event.

Hilde Heye and Isabelle Bonal @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Hilde Heye presenting the project and the movie @Valentina de Gaspari Louppe

Lilia Parisot and Anne-Barron Chays @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Mme Medecin spouse of Ambassador of Monaco to Japan and India, Marina and Jean Kerwat Honorary Consul Croatia@CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Anne Marie Boisbouvier-Ancian Palace Advisor Patrice Cellario Minister of Interior and Stephane Valeri Minister of Health and Social Affairs @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Marc Oberon of Lecode, Rina Spence Honorary Consul of Monaco in Boston

Hilde Heye @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

The children who wrote the tale also play in the film, together with their French teacher, something they had never done before! In a simple way they convey the message of their understanding for the need to guarantee access to education to girls as their deserved right.

Monaco photographer and member of FLMM, Valentina Gaspari Louppe  was in Senegal and prepared a video of the making of the film, that you can watch here:

The winning story was selected by a talented jury presided by Marjane Satrapi, and highly accomplished personalities: André Azoulay, Michèle Cotta, Brigitte Fossey, Antoine de Maximy, Thierry Dusautoir, Catherine Maunoury, Patrick Poivre d’Arvor, Aldo Romano, Jacques Salomé, Philippe Streiff and Bernard Werber. It was not an easy task because each school produced an interesting tale but only one could receive the first prize.

The winners of the international writing contest organised by Femmes Leaders Monaco, “Aux Coeurs des Mots”, with the participation of more than 400 children from 19 countries in 3 continents during their 2012-2013 school year under the theme “Les enfants du monde racontent” (The children of the world tell their story). The first edition was sponsored by the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), under Secretary General, Abdou Diouf, and the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. The book Aux Coeurs des Mots gathers all the stories from the participating countries.

Because for the women in this association not even the sky is the limit, they persevered and the the winning story was made into a film to bring forward the important message from the children even further. Their message is loud and clear: Educating both girls and boys guarantees a brighter future and the advancement of society!

The Awards Ceremony will take place in Monaco on Friday, October 20, 2017, in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, loyal supporter of this initiative. The FLMM association is actively searching for generous sponsors to provide books and gifts for the children.

Contest 2nd edition to focus on Highlighting Women

FLMM has launched the 2nd edition of the contest under the theme Femmes en Lumiere (Highlighting Women), under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II and the support of HE Mme Michaelle Jean, present General Secretary of OIF. The objective is for youngsters to highlight the role and work of women and recognize their central place in society.

Each class of 14 to 17 year-olds boys and girls, from 30 countries (Monaco included) in 4 continents, need to identify an exceptional woman that works in the shadows and bring her to the spotlight. A woman who has a notable impact and succeeded in conquering challenges within a complex context, in a difficult environment in the domain of education, conflict management and achieving peace, justice and rights of men and women, youth, seniors, health, research, economy, agriculture, culture or art in general, except politics. The students will make an interview and will then write a portrait of that woman. The contest again is based on objective Nbr. 3 of the 8 UN millennium objectives: to promote the equality of sexes and the empowerment of women.

As in the previous contest the participating students will be able to communicate through the Omnispace platform of intercultural exchange, a communication tool without frontiers, making this a project of peace and tolerance.

A prestigious international jury, lead by Fawzia Zouari, will select the best story. The talented jury members are: Adriana Karembeu, Akli Tadjer, Aldo Romano, André Azoulay, Antoine de Maximy, Bernard Werber, Camille de Peretti, Cathérine Maunory, Denise Fabre, Fréderic Lenoir, May Chidiac, Philippe Streiff, Thierry Dusautoir, Yasmina Taya

Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco (FLMM)

Created in 2010 by Hilde Haneuse Heye and her friends Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco is affiliated to Femmes Leaders Mondiales presided by Nicole Barbin with branches in a dozen countries since 2000. The association counts with more than 70 members and Chantal Ravera is the new President since 2016, while Hilde Heye remains as Honorary President.

Their mission is to promote and defend the place of Woman in society in all the domains: social, economic, cultural and politic and most importantly the equality of rights between men and women. Carry out actions with the objective to change the way of thinking, highlight women, either on the national and/or international arena, and promote solidarity among women in difficult or dangerous situations. In the six years since its inception several commissions have been created to advance the goals of the association: Women & Violence, Women in Prison, Women & Medicine, Highlighting Women.

Ban Ki Moon from South Korea, who was the United Nations General Secretary from 2007 through 2016 (now replaced by Portuguese Antonio Guterres), said “Equality between women and men is an advantage for all, and we have everything to win enabling women and girls to reach their potential.”

Today’s Quote

“The more I traveled and met with girls and learned from experts about this issue, the more I realized that the barrier to girls’ education isn’t just resources. It’s also about attitudes and beliefs – the belief that girls simply aren’t worthy of an education; that women should have no role outside the home; that their bodies aren’t their own, their minds don’t really matter, and their voices simply shouldn’t be heard.” Michelle Obama

Femmes Leaders Monaco celebrated Women’s Day with projection of film to promote gender equality Short film of winning story from children's writing contest To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, recognized worldwide to create awareness on the need for gender equality, the association Femmes Leaders Monaco organized the free screening of the French documentary “

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Go Red to save lives 

Thursday, April 5 the Prince’s Palace was illuminated in bright red in support of the initiative lead by Chantal Ravera, President of the association Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco and her team, who organized a superb Gala under the theme “Save Women’s hearts”, at the Yacht Club in the presence of Princess Stephanie of Monaco and more than 300 guests. (Photo: Prince’s Palace illuminated in Red @Celina Lafuente de Lavotha)

In a friendly and festive ambiance women all dressed in red gathered to defend a cause still not well known around the world: cardiovascular disease in women, joining the Go Red for Women movement created in 2004 by the American Heart Association, to empower women to take charge of their health. Dr. Nadir Saoudi, Head of Cardiovascular Service at the CHPG, explained the reasons for this important initiative that serves to create awareness about the risk of heart disease in women worldwide, and save lives.

Dr. Nadir Saoudi, Head Cardiovascular Service at CHPG© newday photo agency – alain

Princess Stephanie with Chantal Ravera, Christine Barca and other distinguished guests© newday photo agency – alain-7242

A view of the Ballroom at the YCM © newday photo agency – Alain

Marie R. Leylules, Huguette Deflassieux, Princess Stephanie, Chantal Ravela, Isabelle Weill, Nicole Barbin, Didier Gamerdinger, Stephane Valeri © Alain Newday Agency

The organizers conducted a live auction with items offered by generous donors with the funds raised to be reversed to the Princess Grace Hospital Center (CHPG) and Monaco Cardiothoracic Center (CCM) to save the hearts of women.

Not just a man’s problem

Worldwide, women live an average four years longer than men. Globally, cardiovascular disease, often thought to be a “male” problem, in reality it is the number one killer of women according to the World Heart Federation (WHO). Heart complications in women are under-recognized and under treated.

The good news is that most CDV diseases are preventable if risks factors are controlled, such as remaining active, stop smoking and protecting from tobacco, maintaining a healthy weight, checking your blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose regularly, eating healthy and being aware of the warning signs.

Prevention Booklet 

The Monegasque association published a Prevention Booklet with a compilation of an extensive list of healthy recommendations, prefaced by Prince Albert and Princess Stephanie, and supported by a Scientific Committee of the CHPG and CMM. The 50,000 copies of the booklet have been distributed not only in the Principality, but also in Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Russia, England, USA and Africa., plus the UN, WHO and the European Council.

Chantal Ravera, President of Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco© newday photo agency – alain-7575

Prevention Booklet © newday photo agency – alain-7656

Members of Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco with their President Chantal Ravera © newday photo agency – alain-7510

Today’s Quote

“The Go Red for Women campaign raises awareness of the risk of heart disease. I think a lot of people don’t realize that heart disease is the number one killer of women. So what we’re doing is encouraging women to tell five other women to learn more about heart disease and how they can prevent it.” Cheryl Hines

Princesse Stephanie helps Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco raise awareness about risk of heart disease in women Go Red to save lives  Thursday, April 5 the Prince’s Palace was illuminated in bright red in support of the initiative lead by Chantal Ravera, President of the association…