UN Women Executive Director to discuss the future of impact and how women will play a leading role
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New York – On 10 February, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will join the 2015 Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) Winter Meeting, a yearly gathering with global leaders to discuss, create and implement innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. She will speak at the plenary session on “The Future of Impact”, which will be moderated by former U. S. President Bill Clinton.
Panelists will discuss new models for inclusive, sustainable growth, long-term investment and their visions for the future. Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka will focus on the status of women 20 years after the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, emphasizing areas where progress has plateaued, such as women’s economic participation and opportunities. She will also highlight the growing impact of the HeForShe campaign encouraging men and boys to take greater responsibility and action for gender equality, and underline long-term solutions to change structures that marginalize women.
The session will take place in New York City and be broadcast via livestream, from 3.45-5 p.m. EST on 10 February.