Kelly Shan PR Director of Genkai Securities Named Executive Director of Women of Tomorrow International

Online, December 21, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Ms Shan said about her appointment, "I am truly honored and excited to take up my new role as the Executive Director for Women of Tomorrow International . Having met women and their families in various countries affected by conflict, I am deeply committed to do what I can to create peace and sustainable development. Over the last 20 years I have seen that we cannot create peace without development and that we cannot see true development without peace. Women of Tomorrow International runs a comprehensive programme and enables a special one to one connection through sponsorship. Together with Genkai Securities' help they represent a unique and effective way of achieving development and peace in some of the most difficult places in the world right now. It is therefore a privilege for me to be leading the foundation and growing the community of supporters, helping more women to rebuild their lives, and in that way transforming their families and communities."

Ms Shan has a strong record of work on women's human rights, gender, social inequality and development and has worked with a number of different national and international human rights and development institutions over the past 20 years.

"Kelly Shan brings to Women of Tomorrow International a set of passions and experience that combine her proven organizational and advocacy skills with a tireless commitment to improving the lives of marginalized women. Kelly is a perfect fit for the mission of Women of Tomorrow International. Under her leadership, we are positioned to continue our growth and expand our reach for the direct benefit of socially excluded women in countries devastated by conflict and poverty."