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[CSW65 Parallel Event] The Power of Freedom of Religion or Belief to Elevate Women and Girls
16 March 2021 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
FreeThe Power of Freedom of Religion or Belief to Elevate Women and Girls
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ngo-csw65-forum-advocate-registration-tickets-137312871495
Summary:
On the occasion of the 65th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief is bringing together a panel of prominent female leaders to discuss how their diverse religious and belief backgrounds have shaped their views and prepared them for leadership positions around the world as well as how the freedom of religion or belief is critical to empowering women and girls.
Moderator: Kelsey Zorzi, Director of Advocacy for Global Religious Freedom, ADF
International Panelists:
- Bani Dugal, Principal Representative of the Bahá’í International Community’s United Nations Office
- Blu Greenberg, Founding President of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance
- Carole McConkie, Latter-day Saint Charities Representative at the United Nations (Geneva)
- Melissa Rogers, Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships
- Margaret Downey, Founder of the Freethought Society
Format: Each speaker will present for 10-12 minutes followed by a time of Q+A from the attendees.
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CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Freedom of Religion or Belief, please visit unforb.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-NY, please visit ngocsw.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Vienna, please visit ngocswvienna.org. For more information on the NGO Committee on the Status of Women-Geneva, please visit ngocsw-geneva.ch.