For the first time, women's organisations, faith communities and development agencies will come together in the common call to eliminate poverty, and the feminisation of poverty, by empowering women and girls.
At the Breakthrough Summit, a new Alliance will be launched to catalyse an Asia Pacific-wide movement to increase investment in women and girls.
Guest speakers include: Sister Joan Chittister, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda and Dame Carol Kidu.
Where: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria
When: December 1-3, 2009
Register: breakthrough2009.com.au
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