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| U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues |
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| Start Date: | 1/10/2013 | Start Time: | 7:30 PM |
| End Date: | 1/10/2013 | End Time: | 9:00 PM |
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Event Description
The Honorable Melanne Verveer will present "The Smart Thing to Do: Advancing Women and Girls around the World."
As the United States' first-ever Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, The Honorable Melanne Verveer works to ensure that advancing women and girls around the world is fully integrated into U.S. foreign policy. She also leads efforts to increase women's economic and political participation and advocates for greater access to education and health care for women and girls. As co-founder, former chair, and co-CEO of Vital Voices Global Partnership, Verveer has supported emerging women leaders and expansion of women's roles in economic and political processes.
For this event, Rollins has partnered with the U.S. Department of State and Tupperware Brands GlobalLinks.
Event is free of charge and open to the public; seating is limited.
Parking is available in the SunTrust Garage on Lyman Avenue.
RSVP to invitation@rollins.edu by Tuesday, January 8, 2013.
Questions? Call 407-646-2559
To learn more about Verveer, check out the op-ed piece she co-wrote in Newsweek titled, "Why the Global Economy Needs Businesses to Invest in Women." |
Contact Information:
Name: Sharon Carrier, Ph.D., Special Assistant to the President
Phone: 407-646-2559
Email: scarrier@rollins.edu |
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Campus Department
Office of the President |
Event is open to the public
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