Special commemorative event on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Special commemorative event on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Date: Thursday, 8 March 2018, 5.30–6.30 p.m. EST
Location: Terrace of the Delegates’ Lunge, General Assembly Building, 2nd floor
H.E. Ms. María Emma Mejía Vélez, Permanent Representative of Colombia to the United Nations, and H.E. Ms. Alya Ahmed Saif al-Thani, Permanent Representative of State of Qatar to the United Nations, in collaboration with UN Women, invite you to a special commemorative event on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Opening remarks:
- Mr. António Guterres, UN Secretary-General
- H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly
Followed by a first-ever-seen video projection on the GA Building to commemorate the legacy of prominent women at the United Nations.
Closing remarks: Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General
Reception starts at 5.30 p.m., projection of the video at 6.15 p.m.
