International Women's Day 2011 - Consul General Hosts Round Table Discussion

(l-r) Aleid van den Brink, Carien van der Laan, Ruth Oldenziel and Julie Ruterbories

March 8, 2011

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2011, the U.S. Consulate General honors the countless women who work tirelessly to improve their communities and our world in ensuring that women have equal participation in all sectors of society.  President Obama proclaimed March as Women’s History month on February 28, 2011 and we are pleased that March 8, 2011 marks the centenary in celebrating women’s achievements economically, politically and socially.

To view Secretary Clinton’s message on this important occasion please view: http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/03/157647.htm

Consul General Julie A. Ruterbories hosted and participated in a panel discussion in honor of International Women’s Day.  Approximately 35 women from various professional, academic and social groups gathered to discuss the status of women in the workplace.  Other panelists included Dr. Ruth Oldenziel Professor at Technical University Eindhoven, Carien van der Laan CEO of Woman Capital, and Aleid van den Brink Managing Director of Blijf Groep Women’s Shelter.

For more information on International Women’s Day please visit:

http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/
www.internationalwomensday.com