| ABSTRACT: In recent years the Kingdom of Morocco has made important strides in achieving the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set out by the United Nations. One of the MDGs is the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. Aicha Ech-Channa will discuss her 25-year experience as a social activist defending the rights of women and providing them with the necessary psychological counseling and legal assistance. Other topics include women’s literacy, property rights, and political participation.Opening remarks H.E. Aziz Mekouar Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United States Presentation by President of Association Solidarité Féminine, 2009 Opus Prize Winner Moderated by Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs Thursday, October 28, 2010 RSVP Here |
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