International Women's Day: Stories of Strength
Schedule
Wed Mar 05 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109 | Seattle, WA
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Join the Gates Foundation Discovery Center and Gates Foundation’s Employee Resource groups for an inspiring conversation with Djaïli Amadou Amal, a renowned Cameroonian writer, activist, and UNICEF Ambassador, moderated by Sybil Chidiac, Senior Program Officer for Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Equality at the Gates Foundation, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Enjoy music by local DJ and Contemporary African Appetizers by Regina Bukenya.About Djaïli Amadou Amal: Through her powerful storytelling, Djaïli Amadou Amal shines a light on the complex realities faced by women and girls in the Sahel region—a vast area in Western and North-Central Africa, stretching from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east. As an award-winning author and social worker, Djaïli draws from her lived experiences to craft narratives that highlight the resilience of women navigating cultural and societal barriers.
This thought-provoking conversation will explore the intersection of gender, culture, and social change, focusing on the empowerment of women and advancing gender equality in rural communities. Gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities women face in the Sahel region and learn how storytelling and advocacy can be powerful drivers of positive transformation.
Program in French with English translation.
In person at the Discovery Center and virtual via Zoom
Free to attend | All ages welcome | ASL services provided
Please formally RSVP here➡️ https://www.discovergates.org/events/international-womens-day-stories-of-strength/
EVENT SCHEDULE:
5 p.m. Doors open and reception
5:30 p.m. Conversation and Q&A (virtual livestream begins)
6:45 p.m. Visit partner tables & explore galleries
7:30 p.m. Doors Close
Partners:
African Community Housing & Development
Alliance Française de Seattle
CIN Seattle
Gates Foundation Alumni Association
Global Washington
International Rescue Committee
Mission Africa
Raising Girls
University of Washington Department of French and Italian Studies
Young Professionals International Network
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Where is it happening?
440 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98109Event Location & Nearby Stays:
