MARCH 8, 2013

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
ADVOCACY WORKSHOP, LEGISLATOR VISITS, RALLY & DINNER
Sponsored by Zonta Clubs of Beloit, Janesville, Madison and Milwaukee
and by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

THE GENDER AGENDA: GAINING MOMENTUM

Over time and distance, the equal rights of women have progressed. We celebrate the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women's equality.

Each year, International Women's Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. Thousands of events occur, not just on this day, but throughout the month of March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women.

MADISON EVENTS -- Join Us!!

Workshop*: 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
U.S. Bank Building Conference Room on the Capitol Square

  • Learn about key issues affecting violence against women (domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking)
  • Enhance your legislative advocacy skills

    Legislator Visits*: 3:00 to 4:15 pm

  • Appointments made for group meetings with your State Representative and State Senator

    Rally in the Rotunda: 4:30 to 5:15 pm

  • Help raise the collective community's voice to end violence against women

    2nd Annual International Women's Day Free Dinner: 5:30 pm
    Sponsored by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

  • St. Mark's, 605 Spruce Street, Madison
  • Rally participants can get there in time for dessert and conversation
  • RSVP: Nancy at 608-224-6595

    * Pre-registration for the Workshop and Legislator Visits is required.
    Deadline is March 1, cost $25.

    More information on the Workshop, Legislator Visits and Rally at: http://www.zontamadison.org

    Or to download our registration brochure at: http://www.zontamadison.org/storage/IWDBrochure_2013_Final.pdf

    Check out our International Women's Day Madison Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalWomensDayMadisonWi and post information about YOUR event!

    Hope to see you there. Spread the word.

    Any questions, feel free to contact:

    Kathi Vos, Zonta Club of Madison
    kathiv@tds.net