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Our 2023 Annual Event: An Empowering Evening in Minneapolis to End Gender-Based Violence

2023 annual event
Thursday, September 28, 5:30 – 7:00 PM CST

An Empowering Evening in Minneapolis

This year, we invite you to join us for the 2023 Global Rights for Women Annual Event: An Empowering Evening in Minneapolis to End Gender-Based Violence. This evening event will include a reception of appetizers, beverages and socializing, and an exciting program featuring Emcee Jearlyn Steele, Global Rights for Women Executive Director Cheryl Thomas; Global Rights for Women international colleagues, 19th Poet Laureate of the United States Natasha Thretheway, and music by vocalists Diane Davis and Timothy Thomas and pianist Mary Louise Knutson. A livestream of the event  will also be available. Designated parking is available for guests in the garage connected to the  building.  Connect with Sara Mowchan for more information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities.

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Cheryl Thomas and Roger Heegaard
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Jearlyn Steele, 2021 event Musician 

“The event was wonderful! Also, every woman that spoke out against violence to women and girls said so much. It touched me to my core. ”

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