Tuesday night, January 29, 7:00pm in building 320, room 105"New Directions: Women of Zimbabwe and Women of Thailand"
NEW DIRECTIONS is award-winning documentarian Joanne Burke's series about women's empowerment in developing countries. Each one spotlights the critical role women are playing as community based leaders: providing education, inspiration and practical assistance to other women in their countries. Women of Zimbabwe focuses on a group of five daring women who have taken up the challenge of creating their own future in the traditionally male field of carpentry. Women of Thailand follows Rotjana Phraesrithon in her work with the women and children of Klong Toey, and reveals how her innovative programs promote schooling for children and provide AIDS and health eduction.
Register for FREE at thinkbig.stanford.edu
For every student who attends the Conference, $10 will be donated to women's groups working internationally.
For every student who attends the Conference, $10 will be donated to women's groups working internationally.
Registration CLOSES at NOON on January 31 - space is limited so register now!
The thinkBIG Conference on International Women's Health and Human Rights will be taking place at Stanford University from February 1-3, 2008. The conference aims to inspire our generation to take action and help end the injustices and inequalities facing millions of girls and women around the world. For more information, please visit http://thinkbig.stanford.edu
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