Join WCI tonight at International House at 7pm to celebrate!

Monday, March 8 at 7pm

International International Women’ Day 2010

Join us for a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women.This event will embody the decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development. The evening’s festivities include comedic and musical performances by female artists and opportunities to learn about organizations promoting the empowerment of women.  Refreshments and live music follow the performances.

Performers:

Comediennes Rebecca Krefting and Micia Mosely

Sharon Katz and Wendy Quick of The Peace Train

Shayna SheNess Israel, hiphop/spoken word artist

Abigail Hong, violin and Grace Hong, flute

Guest Speakers:

Mary Day Kent, Field Coordinator-MidAtlantic States, CARE

Kerri Kennedy, Executive Director, Women’s Campaign International

Hazami Sayed, Executive Director, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

Christiaan Morssink, President, UNA-GP

Ulysse Toussaint, creating a non-profit to support women in Haiti

Sponsored by:

International House Philadelphia, CARE USA, Women’s Campaign International, Women’s Caucus for Art Philadelphia, United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania’s African Studies Center, Center for East Asia Studies, South Asia Center, Middle East Center, Penn Women’s Center, One Book One Philadelphia

We Hope you can make it!