Event Calendar

Start Date: 9/21/2020 12:00 PM EDT
End Date: 9/21/2020 1:00 PM EDT

Venue Name: Virtual

Organization Name: WIIT

WIIT Women’s Empowerment Series
 
This session will explore the recent WTO and World Bank joint report Women and Trade: The Role of Trade in Promoting Gender Equality, particularly the data metrics and opportunities for practical collaboration. In the context of COVID-19, women in business are disproportionately negatively impacted economically, but are also a key resource to enable efficient and accelerated economic recovery. This discussion will cover the overall findings of the WTO/WB report; as well as specific areas where women’s economic empowerment can drive restoration of global trade and our domestic communities. 
 
Featuring:
 
Welcome by WIIT President-Elect Emily Beline
 
Opening Remarks by Caren Grown, Global Director on Gender, World Bank  
 
Panel discussion and Q&A:
 
Nadia Rocha, World Bank  
Victor Stolzenburg, WTO 
Judith Fessehaie, ITC 

Moderator: Penny Naas, UPS