Energy Access for Empowerment
Women in developing countries are disproportionately impacted by energy poverty, extreme poverty, and adverse climate change impacts. The “Energy Access and Empowerment” event, occurring on the opening day of the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, will convene gender and energy experts to discuss these challenges. This event is hosted by the Alliance together with the UK Department for International Development, the World Bank, SEforALL, Practical Action, and the International Center for Research on Women.
Date: Monday, 11 March 2019
Location: Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice: 320 E 43rd Street, New York City
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM, followed by a reception from 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Opening remarks: Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt, MP, Secretary of State for International Development, UK Department for International Development
Remarks by:
Dymphna van der Lans, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Cooking Alliance
Kathy Calvin, Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Foundation
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/energy-access-for-empowerment-registration-57709813606