Washington, D.C. – This year is the 20th anniversary of the historic United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women. To mark the upcoming International Women’s Day, the Center for American Progress and Vital Voices Global Partnership are convening leaders from around the world and here at home on Thursday, March 5, to consider the progress we have made since 1995, the unfinished business that remains, and the significant opportunity that 2015 holds.
With the current Millennium Development Goals set to expire, and the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women, 2015 is a milestone year for the global women’s movement. Major multilateral agreements are expected this year, making it an exceptional opportunity to place bold and concrete policies to empower women and girls front and center.
WHO:
Introduction:
Neera Tanden, President, Center for American Progress
Featured panelists:
Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi
Honorable Danielle Saint-Lot, Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Haiti, former Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism
Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Executive Director, Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Ambassador Luis Moreno, President of the Inter-American Development Bank
Tom Nides, former Deputy Secretary of State
Moderated by:
Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership
WHEN:
March 5, 2015, 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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