Session Information

Women's Issues on the Global Scene

A major human rights issue facing our world at the beginning of the 21st century is gender equity. Examples abound of societies where females remain second-class citizens at best, or all too often, sad victims of discrimination and violence. What are the most pressing problems in the area of women’s rights? What roadblocks exist to furthering gender equity and the advancement of women worldwide? What progress is being made?

When: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Room: PSU 313

Presenters:

Bridget Nolan

Bridget Nolan

Director, International Programs
Global Strategies for HIV Prevention
Biography

Celeste Tarricone

Celeste Tarricone

Program Officer
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Biography

Torange Yeghiazarian

Torange Yeghiazarian

Playwright
Golden Thread Theatre
Biography