About International Women’s Day
2012 United Nations Theme for International Women's Day: CONNECTING GIRLS, INSPIRING FUTURESInternational Women’s Day is a day that is observed annually at the United Nations and is designated by many countries as a national holiday. It began as a remembrance and celebration of the struggle faced by women around the world in the name of equality, justice, peace and development. Though the role of women around the world has continued to evolve in the nine decades since the inception of International Women’s Day, women in the 21st century still face many obstacles in the advancement of their status worldwide. Regardless of ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, the desire and need for progressive change is universal.
Hosts
International Trade Club of Chicago
The Union League Club of Chicago
Since 2002, the International Trade Club of Chicago, WorldChicago and Union League Club of Chicago have worked together to present this annual Luncheon and Fair on March 8 (or the nearest weekday if it falls on a weekend).
Each year, the luncheon features a keynote speaker who has distinguished herself in her field locally and often internationally. Specific criteria are used in the careful consideration and selection of keynote speakers. They are chosen for their leadership in business, education, media, health care, or public service and for advancing women’s empowerment, economic development, potential for growth, and quality of life.
Immediately prior to the luncheon, we host an International Women’s Day Fair at the same location showcasing local organizations that support women in their work. Past Fair Exhibitors have included the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Au Pair in America, Chicago Sister Cities International, Global Children’s Foundation, Musicians Club of Women, Rotary International, and ShoreBank, among others.
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