PROGRAM DETAILS
WHEN:
Thursday, March 19 @ 6:30 pm
WHERE:
East Lansing Public Library
950 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
*Overflow parking can be found at the Hannah Community Center across the street from the library.
GL-UNA'S 2026 International Women's Day Program
International Women's Day: VOICES FROM THE FIELD
Advancing the Beijing Declaration on Women’s Rights
Join the Greater Lansing United Nations Association for an International Women’s Day program focused on the United Nations Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Adopted in 1995 by 189 countries, the Beijing Declaration established a global agenda to advance women’s rights and gender equality in areas including education, health, economic opportunity, political participation, and protection from violence.
Our speakers will share perspectives from their professional work and discuss how that work advances the Beijing Declaration agenda.
A short question and answer period will follow the presentations.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS!
Catherine Hamlin
Catherine Hamlin has more than 20 years of experience in international development, including 17 years as a career Foreign Service Officer with USAID working in Angola, El Salvador, the Philippines, Ghana, and Brazil. She currently works as a paralegal with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
Catherine Mfinanga (she/her)
Cathy is a Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate at Michigan State University and will graduate this spring on May 1st. She is also a Research Assistant with the Tanzania Partnership Program, with professional experience as a Field Officer, Project Officer, and Business Mentor supporting community-based programs in Tanzania.
Jessica Garrels
Jessica Garrels, Coordinator of International Outreach in the College of Education at Michigan State University, has worked on international development and education projects across Africa and Southeast Asia with organizations including USAID and Catholic Relief Services.
