Freedom on Our Terms Conference: Continuing the Battle for Women's Equality
The 1977 National Women's Conference in Houston was the first and only time the federal government authorized and financed a national gathering "to promote equal rights, equal opportunities and equal responsibilities for women." Thirty years after "The Spirit of Houston," many of the recommendations adopted at the Conference have still not been achieved, there have been no other such events held, and many people are totally unaware that the Houston Conference even happened. The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute and dozens of other women's and girls' groups are working to change that by convening a "Freedom on Our Terms" Conference on November 10-11th at Hunter College to reignite the fight for equality. "Freedom on Our Terms" will both celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the National Women's Conference and create a 21st Century Agenda for Action for women and girls. To register for the Conference online, contact the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute at www.abzuginstitute.org or call 212-650-3071 for more information.
FREEDOM ON OUR TERMS CONFERENCE
November 10-11, 2007
Hunter College, New York City
The Kaye Playhouse at 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues (By Train: #6 to 68 St. or F to 63rd St.; By Bus: M66, 101, 102, 103 to Lexington Ave. and 67/68th St.)
Registration Begins at 8 AM on Saturday, Nov. 10th; Conference Starts at 10 AM Sharp on both Saturday and Sunday! Please join us for Panels, Workshops, Issue Caucuses and a Concert.
Register online to be a part of this rare opportunity and help shape the future for women and girls. You can also volunteer or donate to support the conference. It is free for volunteers to attend and $7 for college students, but the general registration fee is $30.00, so if you can contribute more than the $7.00 the conference organizers would very much appreciate it.
Contact: info@abzuginstitute.org or call 212-650-3071
If you want The Hunter Women’s Rights Coalition to pay for your registration fee, please contact the undergraduate student club at jalam@hunter.cuny.edu.
Featured Speakers Include:
Liz Abzug
Lupe Anguiano
Carol Jenkins
Rosie O'Donnell
Ellie Smeal
Gloria Steinem
Official Website: http://www.abzuginstitute.org