Events

Thursday, March 4
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

The Westin Hotel
1900 5th Ave, Seattle

Tickets: $50; purchase online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91307 or call 800-838-3006.

This event is part of a series called Opening Doors for Women and Girls, presented by the University of Washington’s Women’s Center. It will feature a conversation with Lilly Ledbetter, whose long struggle for equity in the workplace led to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, signed into law by President Obama in January, 2009.

Thursday, March 4
7:30 PM

Town Hall
1119 8th Ave. (at Seneca Street)
Seattle, WA

The International Relations Committee is planning this forum, which will focus on women around the world, the challenges climate change presents to the poorest of them, and action we can take to help change that. Climate change hits women in poor countries especially hard – as they plant and grow food, collect water and gather firewood, and nurture their children. The goals of the forum are to better understand the effects of climate change on these women, to connect the dots between our lives and theirs, and to explore the action we can take here that will improve their lives there. Opportunities for action will begin at the forum. As usual, admission will be free. We hope you will put this date on your calendar now – and join us then!