The Gender and Development Network is pleased to invite you to an evening panel discussion and reception celebrating International Women’s Day 2008:
Women's Rights and the Global Economy
Chair: Sarah Montague Radio 4 Today Programme Presenter
Speakers:
Wangari Maathai 2004 Nobel Peace Prize Winner pioneering environmental activist and founder Green Belt Movement
Gita Sen Professor Centre for Public Policy, Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore and Adjunct Professor of Population and International Health
Department of Population and International Health Harvard University
Tuesday 4 March - 6.30 pm
Lewis Media Centre, Millbank Tower , SW1P 4RS
Gordon Brown has vowed to make 2008 a turning point in the fight against poverty. Women’s rights must be central to this fight, otherwise women and girls will continue to bear the burden of poverty and exclusion. Failure to tackle gender equality means denying the crucial role that women play in economic development and security.
The event will highlight the abuse of women’s rights across the world, while also celebrating women’s struggles to create a fairer and more just world.
The event is free, but places are limited. If you would like to attend, please email policyandcampaigns@actionaid.org or call Sarah Palmer on 020 7561 7611.
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