Fighting the Good Fight: Women’s Rights Activism in a Time of Crisis March 6, 2007

March 6, 2007

Presented by
WLP WITH THE SUPPORT OF
the United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA)
at the 51st Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Panelists: Mahnaz Afkhami, Asma Khader, Sindi Medar-Gould, and Aminata Touré (Moderator)

WHEN
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
12:00 – 1:45 pm
(Light refreshments will be provided)

WHERE
Dag Hammarskjöld Library, 12th Floor, The Church Center
777 UN Plaza, New York, NY

Women’s rights and activism across the world are being threatened by rising religious fundamentalism, war and conflict, and government restrictions, including legislation that limits activities of civic organizations. While women are disproportionately affected, they are also key agents of change, upholding communities and families, and engaging in peaceful forms of resistance.

This event will include the premier of a new 25-minute documentary "Against All Odds: Women Partnering for Change in a Time of Crisis," which showcases the perspectives of activists from around the world including Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, and Uzbekistan. They discuss the ways and means of strengthening women’s movements by building alliances, sharing inter-generational experience and expertise, and developing culture-specific, grassroots-based approaches to empowering women and girls. Join us for a conversation on these topics with women activists from Iran, Jordan, Nigeria.

Official Website: http://www.learningpartnership.org/news/events/2007/goodfight0306