“Partnerships to End Poverty and World Hunger”

Written by Administrator Tuesday, 23 February 2010 14:23

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The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) – Westchester,  League of Women Voters and Sarah Lawrence College invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day 2010

Featuring:
Nicola Armacost Managing Director and Co-Founder
Arc Finance, Ltd.
(microfinance, energy, water and sanitation)

Urjasi Rudra
Coordinator, ‘Say NO’ – UNiTE
Campaign to End Violence Against Women, UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), New York

Moderated by: Marcia Brewster, Vice-President, UNA-Westchester, former Senior Officer for Water Resources, UN Dept of Economic and Social Affairs.

International Women’s Day 2010 focuses on opportunities that can lead to gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in developing countries. Our speakers will address the work the United Nations is doing to end violence against women, and opportunities for economic empowerment through establishing small businesses with the help of microfinance. Our main speakers bring to the program a vast amount of experience with improving the conditions of marginalized women throughout the world. The panel discussion will be followed by a question and answer period.
Refreshments will be served following the program.

Information: Contact Doris Benson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , (914) 961-6554
*Directions: Take Cross County Parkway East to exit 5, Kimball Ave. Turn left on Kimball and go north to the 2nd light at the entrance to the college (Glen Washington Rd.). Turn right and an immediate right into the parking lot. The Library is a contemporary light brick building on the right as you exit the parking lot. The event will take place on the second floor. For train or other transport, visit: http://www.slc.edu/about/visit/index.html.