A Celebration of International Women's Day

A Celebration of International Women's Day

March 8th is the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day (IWD). To celebrate this day, Asia Society will team up with the Women's Education Project and TiE Tri-State to host a program that showcases how American women in the corporate and non-profit sectors are leading programs to assist women'some in developing countries of Asia, others here in the US.

Emphasizing women working for women, participants will discuss how their programs propel women into a more active and positive place within households, communities, and the world.

Speakers:

Umber Ahmad, Executive Director, Platinum Gate Capital Management LLC

Donna Blackwell, Executive Director, Emma Willard Global Forum for Girl's Education

Susan Davis, President and CEO, BRAC USA

Jo Natauri, Managing Director, Investment Banking Division, Goldman Sachs

Sapreet Saluja, World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

Can't make it to this program? Tune in to the free live video webcast on AsiaSociety.org/Live from 8:00 to 9:30 am ET. Online viewers are encouraged to submit their questions to moderator@asiasociety.org during the webcast.

Event Details

8 March 2011
3:00am - 4:30am

725 Park Avenue, New York, NY

Members $10; students and seniors $12; nonmembers $15