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Freedom for Empowerment: Self-Defence Redefined

BPW Canada and NFBPWC are proud to present
“Freedom for Empowerment: Self-Defence Redefined”
The 8 Essential Pillars to Reduce Violence, Advance Gender Equity and Enable Empowerment for All Women and Girls
Our Parallel Event for CSW70.
Join us for a powerful and solutions-focused conversation on redefining self-defence — not only as physical protection, but as a holistic framework to reduce violence, advance gender equity, and strengthen leadership.
🗓 Date: March 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM EST
📍 Location: The Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor
💻 Hybrid Event – Join via the Whova app or on Zoom
🔗 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89878649223?pwd=Yhhgvytgh7CRbzM11bLGR8cW4yS5mW.1#success
🎤 Speakers:
• Nancy Gagnon, BPW Canada, Author, Presenter & Facilitator
• Brigitte Garceau, MNA, Québec National Assembly
• Barbara Bozeman, President, NFBPWC (USA)
• Izadora Zonari Letchacoski, Young BPW International