Women breaking barriers

An Urgent Call to Action: Building Coalitions to End Gender-Based Violence The upcoming event marks a critical convergence of influential women leaders and dedicated allies from the pinnacles of entertainment, science, media, and global business. The central focus of this high-level convening is to illuminate the devastating and often hidden impact of gender-based violence on the life trajectories and ultimate potential of women and girls across the globe. By bringing these diverse and powerful voices together, the event is specifically designed to forge robust, action-oriented coalitions across sectors—a necessary step toward realizing the definitive goal of eradicating all forms of violence against women and girls worldwide. This significant gathering serves as a celebratory capstone to Women’s History Month, a time when we honor the achievements and struggles of women who have paved the way. We invite you to join us for this special recognition of trailblazing women worldwide—those who are currently breaking barriers and fighting for a more equitable future. Our Collective Commitment: Building Powerful Coalitions Our united vision is clear: to leverage the combined influence of all attendees to establish powerful, cross-sectoral coalitions. These partnerships will translate dialogue into concrete action, driving policy change, increasing resource allocation, and implementing effective, on-the-ground programs that help end the systemic violence perpetrated against women and girls. Featured Global Leaders and Innovators: The event will feature a lineup of extraordinary speakers, including:UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed: A leading global voice for sustainable development, peace, and gender equality.Audrey Nuna: The innovative artist known as the singing voice of Kpop Demon Hunters, representing the power of modern media and culture.Sandra Kwon: A celebrated comedian and social media personality (@jeenieweenie), leveraging humor to address complex social issues.Tatyana McFadden: A highly decorated American Paralympic Athlete and activist, embodying resilience and strength.Jessica Sibley: The influential CEO of TIME Magazine, representing the power of global media to shape public discourse.Fereshteh Forough: Founder of Code to Inspire, working to empower women in Afghanistan through digital literacy and technology.Amanda Nguyen: Astronaut, Founder & CEO of Rise, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee and activist who successfully championed the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights.Katya Echazarreta: Astronaut and electrical engineer, inspiring the next generation of women in STEM.Dr. Sian Proctor: Astronaut, geoscientist, and artist, championing diversity and inclusion in space exploration.Join us as we move beyond awareness to a collaborative commitment to change, ensuring that every woman and girl can live a life free from violence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.