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What the U.S. Can Do to Support the Human Rights of Women: A Conversation



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Human Rights First invites you to a special livestreamed discussion in recognition of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. EST.

When the new Secretary of State, John Kerry, took the helm at Foggy Bottom he quipped, “I have big heels to fill.” In President Obama’s second term, how will the United States advance protections for the rights and security of women around the globe? In recognition of International Women’s Day, Human Rights First will host a livestreamed online conversation on what’s next for U.S. leadership on international women’s rights.

Featured panelists:

Alex Arriaga
Managing Partner
Strategy for Humanity

Heather Hurlburt
Executive Director
National Security Network

Joan Timoney
Director of Advocacy and External Relations
Women’s Refugee Commission

Jennifer Windsor
Associate Dean for Programs and Studies
Georgetown University, Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service

Moderated by:
Elisa Massimino
President and CEO
Human Rights First