Tuesday, February 28, 2012

CO.NX Upcoming Programs (Feb. 28-March 8, 2012)



Women and the Law
Monday, March 5, 2012
10:00-10:45 EST (15:00-15:45 UTC)
Description: In honor of International Women’s Day, join an interactive webcast with Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female member of the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice O’Connor will be speaking to an audience in Amman, Jordan about her experience as a female judge, the challenges facing women judges, and court decisions that have impacted women’s rights in the U.S. Format: This will be an interactive video webcast in English. Please click on the URL above to participate.
International Women of Courage Awards Presentation
Thursday, March 8, 2012
11:00 EST (16:00 UTC)

Description: In honor of this year’s International Women’s Day, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer will host the International Women of Courage Awards, honoring remarkable women from around the world. These women have shown exceptional bravery and leadership in advocating for women’s rights and empowerment, often at great personal risk. Their stories represent just a few of the emerging leaders found in every corner of the world. Join us for an online discussion and video webcast of the awards ceremony, and engage with a global online audience about International Women’s Day. Format: This will be an interactive video webcast in English. 

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