Washington, D.C. — The Center for American Progress will host Ambassador-at-Large Deborah L. Birx and a high-level panel for a discussion on how to “[a]chieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.” This is one of the Sustainable Development Goals, and while many recent analyses highlight the potential benefits of women’s economic empowerment—including greater economic growth and improved health and education outcomes for future generations—substantial legal, cultural, and social barriers remain. This event will focus on strategies and solutions to overcome these barriers.
WHO:
Welcoming remarks:
Neera Tanden, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
Keynote:
Ambassador Deborah L. Birx, M.D., Ambassador-at-Large, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy
Panelists:
Akanksha Hazari, 2015 Vital Voices Global Partnership awardee, Founder & CEO, m.Paani
Hajime Takeuchi, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency USA
Moderator:
Molly Elgin-Cossart, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress
WHEN:
March 8, 2016, 10:30 a.m. ET – 12:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:
Center for American Progress
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
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