Women 2012: Taking a Worldwide Reading

Women 2012: Taking a Worldwide Reading
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What is the status of women worldwide in 2012? Join the National Council for Research on Women as we explore the gains and gaps in different regions with international and national experts. Panelists and audience members will share their vision, insight, strategies, and action steps needed for unlocking women's and girls' potential.

Panelists include Racquel Russell, Special Assistant to the President for Mobility and Opportunity, White House Domestic Policy Council (invited), Iris Bohnet, Academic Dean; Professor of Public Policy; Director, Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, Jeni Klugman, Director of Gender and Development at the World Bank, Saadia Zahidi, Co-Author, World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report and Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media (moderator).

Date: March 6th,2012

Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (pre-panel reception at 2 p.m.)

Location: Federal Reserve Bank of New York (Liberty Room)
[wheelchair access at 44 Maiden Lane between Nassau and William Streets]

Address: 33 Liberty Street, New York, N.Y. 10045

This event is free and open to the public. You must RSVP to attend. Business attire is required.

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