18th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast
Making Women's Rights Real
Starts: 3/6/2015 7:30 AM
Ends: 3/6/2015 9:30 AM
Location: Linda K. Paresky Conference Center
The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) 36 years ago. Called the International Bill of Rights for Women, CEDAW has been ratified by 186 nations across the world, not including the United States. Join us for an engaging and informative discussion about this international convention which outlines standards for equal rights for women. At Making Women's Rights Real, you will learn about new initiatives and recent developments locally and globally, including earned sick time, paid family leave, and a Bill of Rights for domestic workers.
Speakers include:
- Sheila Dallas Katzman
Chair, UN-CSW Cities for CEDAW/New York City
- Lydia Edwards
Attorney and Equal Justice Works Fellow
Greater Boston Legal Services
- Anjali Sakaria
Legislative Director and Legal Counsel
Office of Senate Chair, MA Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Registration is open.