UN Women’s Day Program In Westport To Feature 2 Renowned Speakers

WESTPORT, CT - From The City of Westport: The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) announces International Women’s Day will feature two renowned speakers, Alisyn Camerota, CNN’s award-winning Anchor and author of the highly acclaimed 2017 novel “Amanda Wakes Up,” and Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, Managing Director of LRN, a trusted advisor to organizations on ethics and compliance matters, will discuss what’s new for women in the workplace and what’s next for the #MeToo movement.

The program, March 8, 2018 from 12:30 - 2:00 p. m. in the Westport Town Hall auditorium, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT has no admission fee and the public is cordially invited to attend. The program will consist of a facilitated discussion, with audience participation, followed by a book signing. Lunch will be sold by Calises Market at Town Hall 12-2 pm.

About Alisyn Camerota:

With over twenty years’ experience as a broadcast journalist, Alisyn Camerota has covered breaking news stories internationally and domestically, with her renowned investigative journalism skills earning two Emmy nominations. She was at the forefront of CNN's 2016 election coverage, conducting news-making interviews with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, and her more recent panel discussions with Trump supporters have become must-see TV. Alisyn has been a leading voice reporting on the #MeToo movement, and providing the #SilenceBreakers with a platform to tell their stories. Alisyn is a Connecticut resident, mother of three children and author of “a hilarious, eye-opening glimpse into the TV-news trenches” novel "Amanda Wakes Up," selected by National Public Radio as one of the best books of 2017. Copies will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

About Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames:

Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames is the Managing Director of LRN, a firm focused on transforming organizational culture. She has spent two decades advising boards and executive teams on the imperative for greater leadership accountability and ownership. She believes compliance and human resources matters are no longer just legal issues but business and reputational priorities. She is an expert fellow at the University of Southern California’s Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making. Her ideas on leadership are widely published in professional networks and business journals. She also speaks to international audiences.

The United Nations established International Women’s Day as a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women. The importance of women’s rights and empowerment is reflected in Goals 4 and 5 of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has stated, “On International Women’s Day, let us all pledge to do everything we can to overcome entrenched prejudice, support engagement and activism, and promote gender equality and women’s empowerment.”

The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) seeks to promote support for the United Nations and its global efforts to address important international issues. For information on the UNA email Bill Hass, President, UNASWCT at hassbj@aol.com.

For information on the March 8 International Women’s Day program email Alex Anvari aa@aya.yale.edu

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