Join the live chat on gender and empowerment on March 6. In the run-up to International Women’s Day, World Bank(WB) specialist panel and field researchers will be answering questions and want to hear stories about how women and men become empowered and overcome the challenges posed by gender norms.
In WB latest gender study, “On Norms and Agency: Conversations with Women and Men in 20 Countries,” 4,000 men and women in 20 countries were asked about their sense of empowerment and how gender norms influence their aspirations and opportunities. The studyfound women’s sense of empowerment growing in communities around the world. At the same time, traditional gender norms still persist.
During this live chat, yourstories will be exploredalong with the stories that came out of the study to identify successful paths to empowerment for all.
Submit your questions and thoughts in advance or share them here in real-time on March 6.
Follow the event on Twitter with hashtags #wblive.
DATE: March 6, 2013
TIME: 11 a.m. EST (DC time), 16:00 GMT (Convert Time)
LOCATION: Online