Reflect on women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements with a call to collective action for accelerating gender equity. This year’s global theme set by the United Nations is “Embrace Equity”, which involves challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination and bias, and cultivating inclusive environments and systems. Bear witness to intersectional reflections on the state of gender equity today with women leaders from the Houston community sharing their perspectives.
Presenters include
Kimberly Baker, Assistant Dean, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Kelly Johnson, Director of Public Programs, Rothko Chapel
Rachna Khare, Executive Director, Daya
James McAloon Jr., trumpeter & DACAMERA Young Artist
Rev. Diane McGehee, Senior Pastor, Bering Memorial
Leslie Contreras Schwartz, poet
Kesley Sham, harpist & DACAMERA Young Artist
Eden Rose Torres, Founder, Pride Portraits & transgender activist
Donya Ziraksari, Iranian women's rights activist, author, producer
