Half The Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide - Preview Screening Event

The Lake County Chamber of Commerce and WYCC PBS 20 are pleased to present a salon screening of Half the Sky:  Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide.  Watch clips from this powerful film series, discuss the issues and become an agent of change.  This FREE event includes a networking reception, preview screening and panel discussion.  

Filmed in 10 Countries, Half the Sky:  Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide follows Nicholas Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn and celebrity activits America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia WIlde on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring and courageous individuals.  Across the globe, oppression is being confronted and meanigful solutions are being fashioned through health care, education and economic empowerment for women and girls.  The linked problems of gender-based violence and maternal mortality present to us the vital opportunity to make a change.  Join us in supporting women and organizations around the world that are seizing this opportunity.