Women Leading Change: The Intersection of Faith & Empowerment

DESCRIPTION

This panel is intended to explore the connection between faith and women empowerment with a particular focus on women leadership. Our aim is to highlight the potential of faith in efforts for women’s participation in decision making, elimination of violence, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls within the framework of the SDG5. The event will shed a spotlight on the role of women leaders of faith as key stakeholders and entrepreneurs of change in achieving these goals. This event is co-hosted by the UNA-NCA, which will specifically explore the effort to adopt CEDAW at the municipal level.

Speakers

• Samirah Majumdar, Pew Research Center, Research Associate
• Dr. Semiha Topal, William & Mary University, Religious Studies Vising Assistant Professor
• Gayatri Patel, CARE International, Director of Advocacy

Moderator 

• Jill Christianson, UNA-USA National Capital Area Chapter, Board Chair

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