Women leaders from Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Mali, Senegal, Togo were in Reno from September 16 through September 21, 2009, on an International Visitor Leadership program titled, “Women as Political Leaders.” The delegation included Members of Parliament, Mayors, Legislators and Judges.

The women visited Reno to examine the empowerment of women and the role of women in leadership positions in various settings. The delegation had a wide range of professional meetings with women leaders throughout the Reno community, including meetings with a community activist, the Northern Nevada Women Lawyer’s Association, Judges from the Second Judicial District Court, women running for assembly, Dream Girls student organization and faculty of the Women’s Studies Department of the University of Nevada, Reno. On the 17th, the women were the guests of honor for the Nevada Speaker Series Citizen Diplomacy Event, held at the University of Nevada, Reno. The event was a great success, gathering over 100 people from the Reno community. The delegates addressed issues in Africa and also gathered into small discussion groups with those who attended the event to have a more personal, in-depth dialogue.

The women also had a memorable home hospitality with Ms. Deborah Ann Loesch-Griffin and a visit to Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.

Posted: Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 4:40 pm. Filed under: International Visitors, News & Announcements.
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