It's Up to Us Film Launch and Discussion

Virtual Event

Event Details

Date | June 12, 2020

Time | 11:00 am EDT

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Description:

Women’s Learning Partnership invites you to the online screening of our newest film, It’s Up to Us, on June 12. 

Around the world people are facing unprecedented challenges to their health, security, and human rights. The recent coronavirus pandemic has revealed that the current structures of power are unable to respond to current and new crises, and in fact often exacerbate these crises. WLP’s newest documentary, It’s Up to Us, explores the interconnected threats to human security, including conflict, climate change, economic inequality, discriminatory family laws, and gender inequality, and offers solutions based on human rights and equitable decision-making. The film screening will be followed by a panel with women leaders who will discuss the ways in which women are impacted and how women’s leadership can help solve the world’s most pressing issues.

Opening Remarks

Mahnaz Afkhami | President and Founder of Women's Learning Partnership

Moderator

Pat Mitchell | Editorial Director of TEDWomen

Keynote Speaker

Mary Robinson | Former President of Ireland, Chair of The Elders

Panelists

Hafsat Abiola-Costello |  President of Women in Africa Initiative (WIA) 

Sarah Costa | Executive Director of Women’s Refugee Commission (WRC)

Azza Karam | Secretary General of Religions for Peace International

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