Join us as we rise for womens empowerment and know how courage can change a girls life in: RISE UP A talk on womens right to education and a special screening of GIRL RISING. Learn more about the situation of gender equality in education here in the Philippines and why it is important that we give women access to education. We will also be having a special screening of Girl Rising, a film by Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Hobbins, that showcases the story of 9 girls living in the developing world: ordinary girls who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams. Prize-winning authors put the girls’ remarkable stories into words, and renowned actors give them voice. Pre-register now: tinyurl/RiseUp2014 This event is presented by: UNESCO Club UP Diliman, UP Center for Womens Studies, JCI Manileña, Philippine Commission on Women, World Vision, Spark Philippines, and KMQR Events Also brought to you by: Monde Nissin Corporation King Louis Flowers and Plants Inc. In partnership with: UP Subol Society Media Partners: Rappler WhenInManila Circuit Magazine
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:02:49 +0000